Morrisons bakery closure puts 115 jobs at risk
Morrisons is set to close its Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, putting 115 jobs in jeopardy. The decision follows significant losses and challenging market conditions. Read the full story.
Morrisons is set to close its Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, putting 115 jobs in jeopardy. The decision follows significant losses and challenging market conditions. Read the full story.
Nationwide Building Society urges customers of closing banks to switch, vowing to keep its branches open until 2030. Over 6,600 UK branches have closed since 2015.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Nationwide Building Society vows to keep all 605 branches, including Virgin Money, open until 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting cash access.
Modella Capital begins insolvency proceedings for Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, putting 2,550 jobs on the line. Read the full story on the retail crisis.
Nationwide reveals cash withdrawals hit a new high of £4.2bn in 2025, but warns the trend is 'exacerbated' by widespread bank branch closures. Discover the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
Major UK restaurant chain TGI Fridays could shut up to 20 of its 49 sites in a pre-pack administration deal, putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Full list of locations inside.
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 high street branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend of widespread closures.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Zipcar UK shuts down on 31 December 2025, putting 71 jobs at risk. Subscriptions will be refunded pro-rata. Read the full story and find alternative car-sharing options.
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
HMRC clarifies strict tax rules for online sellers. Find out why losses on personal belongings cannot reduce your income tax bill and what the actual Capital Gains Tax rules are.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
Poundland, WH Smith, and Pizza Hut among major brands shutting shops in a tough year for UK retail. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the crisis.
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Polling expert Lord Hayward warns Labour faces heavy losses across England, Scotland, and Wales on May 7, 2026, potentially jeopardising Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the analysis.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 55 Lloyds and Halifax branches, impacting local access to cash. See the full list of locations and dates for 2025.