Major UK retailers close for Boxing Day 2025
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Major UK retailers criticise the government for delaying until 2029 the end of a tax break for cheap imports from Shein and Temu, warning of unfair competition. Read the full story.
The UK's competition watchdog warns petrol and diesel margins remain historically high, rejecting retailer claims. Find out how this impacts your wallet and what's being done.
A coroner warns of more deaths at HMP Birmingham unless action is taken to stop drones smuggling drugs like spice. Read the urgent report and demands for change.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.
Morrisons partners with The E-Cig Store to install vape kiosks in 400 supermarkets, starting in Rotherham. This major retail expansion comes ahead of a 2026 vape tax hike.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.
YOVOY launches a delivery booking hotline to help UK retailers manage peak season shipping from 26th Nov to 10th Dec 2025. No account needed. Call 0121 293 0205.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
Rogue traders face £10,000 fines and prison under new UK rules targeting illegal vapes. Learn how digital stamps will protect consumers and disrupt criminal networks.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Discover enchanting Christmas decorations from Amazon, The Range and Blooming Artificial to create a stunning winter wonderland in your home this festive season. Shop now!
An inquest hears the mystery surrounding the death of Derrion Adams, 29, at HMP Birmingham. A suspected spice vape was found after he was seen 'staggering' on the wing. Discover the full story.