M&S Profits Soar 58% in Stunning Turnaround
Marks & Spencer's transformation strategy delivers impressive results with clothing and home sales climbing 5.7% and food revenue up 13%, signalling a major retail comeback story.
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The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Homeware chain with 30 stores collapses into administration
British home furnishings retailer collapses into administration, closing all 30 stores and making 250 staff redundant in devastating high street blow.
M&S closes Birmingham store after 18 months
M&S confirms permanent closure of its Birmingham city centre store, leaving another empty unit in the struggling retail district just 18 months after opening.
Solihull Road Closures Cause Major Traffic Disruption
Multiple key routes in Solihull face emergency closures, causing severe disruption for commuters and residents. Get live updates and alternative routes here.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Waitrose Implements New £50 Checkout Rule
Waitrose introduces a significant policy change affecting self-service checkout payments, setting a £50 minimum for card transactions to combat theft and streamline operations.
Birmingham Road Closures: Fortnight Travel Alert
Major Birmingham roadworks and closures will disrupt travel for the next fortnight. Get the full list of affected routes and plan your journeys accordingly.
Aldi to open 16 new UK stores in major expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Primark Owner ABF Considers Business Separation
Associated British Foods is exploring a potential separation of its retail and grocery divisions, a move that could reshape the future of Primark and its 400+ stores across the UK and internationally.
M6 chaos: Serious crash closes motorway southbound
Major delays on M6 southbound after multi-vehicle collision between J3 and J4A. Emergency services on scene with severe congestion affecting Birmingham commuters.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Haifa: Major Transport Disruption
Villa Park faces travel chaos as key roads and rail services face closures ahead of crucial European clash. Essential travel advice for Thursday's match.
A45 Gas Leak Closure Causes Birmingham Traffic Chaos
Emergency services rush to fix dangerous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing major traffic disruption and road closures throughout Thursday.
Chesterfield Remembrance Day 2023 Plans Revealed
Discover Chesterfield's Remembrance Day plans for 2023, including service times at St Mary's Church, parade routes through the town centre, and essential road closure information for November 12th.
Somerset Jewellery Store Closes After 65 Years
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Fenwick dramatically reduces losses in retail turnaround
Historic British retailer Fenwick reports significantly reduced losses as strategic restructuring takes effect, with sales growth across all stores signalling retail recovery.
M5 delays continue until 2025 as works extended
Drivers using the M5 between Bromsgrove and Oldbury face at least another year of disruption as National Highways confirms smart motorway conversion works will continue until spring 2025, causing significant delays and lane closures.
November Bank Closures: Full List of Affected Branches
Major banking giants including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds announce widespread branch closures across England and Wales this autumn, leaving communities concerned about access to cash and banking services.
M&S to shut 11 cafés in major restructuring
High street giant Marks & Spencer confirms plans to close 11 cafés nationwide as part of wider store restructuring, affecting multiple locations from autumn 2024.
Lloyds Bank shutting 218 branches across UK
High street banking continues its dramatic transformation as Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to close 218 branches, affecting communities nationwide while accelerating digital shift.
WHSmith Opens First Standalone Post Office Branch
In a revolutionary move for the UK retail sector, WHSmith has launched its inaugural standalone Post Office branch, merging traditional postal services with modern convenience in a groundbreaking new format.
Labour's HMRC office closure crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Major UK Banks Close 189 Branches in 2024
Exclusive investigation reveals Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds and HSBC have closed 189 branches across Britain this year alone, leaving communities struggling with digital banking transition.
Santander closing 140 UK bank branches in 2025
Santander announces sweeping branch closures across Britain, cutting 140 locations as customers shift to digital banking, sparking concerns for vulnerable customers and high streets.
hmv Expands Vinyl Empire with New UK & Ireland Stores
The legendary entertainment retailer hmv is making a triumphant return to the high street, announcing ambitious expansion plans that will bring new vinyl-focused stores to key locations across the UK and Ireland throughout 2025.
Co-op Confirms Birmingham Store Closure Date
Another Birmingham high street faces a major blow as the Co-op confirms it will shut its doors permanently at a key city location, leaving residents concerned about local shopping options.
November Bank Closures: Full List of Branches Shutting
Major banking giants including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds are set to close multiple branches across England, Scotland, and Wales this November, leaving communities concerned about access to essential financial services.
Wilko to shut all stores by October - 12,500 jobs at risk
Beloved UK retailer Wilko enters administration, putting 12,500 jobs at risk as all 400 stores prepare to close permanently by early October, marking the end of an era for British high streets.
Poundland to Close 10 More UK Stores
Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.
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