Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
In a bold retail shake-up, fashion giant Matalan announces it will stop accepting returns for online purchases, joining a growing industry trend to cut costs and reduce environmental impact.
Primark is revolutionising the shopping experience by replacing traditional tills with mobile checkout points, allowing staff to process payments anywhere in the store.
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has announced the official opening date for its exciting new Birmingham store at Perry Barr Retail Park, bringing fresh groceries and unbeatable prices to the community this spring.
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
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.
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.
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.
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 introduces a significant policy change affecting self-service checkout payments, setting a £50 minimum for card transactions to combat theft and streamline operations.
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.
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.
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
The South West technology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth with company numbers surging by 9% in just one year, creating a thriving hub of innovation and employment opportunities across the region.
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
New analysis reveals UK unemployment is forecast to rise significantly to 4.2% by mid-2024, with the Bank of England's interest rate hikes creating challenging conditions for businesses and job seekers alike.
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.
Historic British retailer Fenwick reports significantly reduced losses as strategic restructuring takes effect, with sales growth across all stores signalling retail recovery.
A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
Major investment in Hull will establish state-of-the-art offshore wind manufacturing facility, boosting UK's renewable energy capabilities and creating hundreds of skilled jobs.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Knight announces ambitious Digbeth Loc Studios expansion, set to transform Birmingham into Britain's Hollywood with massive job creation and state-of-the-art facilities.
A leading health expert reveals why one commonly loved fruit might be causing more harm than good to your blood sugar levels and overall wellbeing.
Discover how a major UK fashion retailer is bucking the trend by relocating production from China to the Midlands, creating local jobs and reshaping British manufacturing.
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.
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.
Britain's beloved bakery giant Warburtons is investing millions in its Lancashire facility, boosting production capacity and bringing significant employment opportunities to Burnley.
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.
Beloved discount retailer Wilko is reopening its flagship Birmingham store with a major jobs boost, marking a dramatic comeback after last year's collapse.
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.