924 arrested in UK raids on high street crime fronts
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
Poundland reverses its decision to close six stores after securing new lease agreements. Discover which locations are saved and the challenges facing the retailer.
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
The Co-op announces a £200m investment to open or refurbish 50 stores across the UK, while urging the government to deliver promised business rates reform in the autumn Budget.
Popular UK restaurant chain The Coconut Tree enters administration, putting jobs at risk across its nine locations due to an unpaid £1.6 million tax bill to HMRC.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to cap tax-free pension contributions, potentially costing high earners nearly £50,000. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its and Virgin Money's branches open until at least 2030, a major boost for UK high streets. Discover how this counters the national trend of bank closures.
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Hythe in Bloom volunteers create vibrant winter displays on the High Street with new plants. Discover how community spirit and sponsors are keeping the town colourful all year.
More than 60 community pharmacies across the UK have been saved from closure by Allied Pharmacies. Discover how this rescue deal protects vital local healthcare services.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
Allied Pharmacies rescues over 60 Jhoots Pharmacy branches from closure, securing jobs and reinstating vital community healthcare services across England and Wales.
Mihae-Nicolae Patran, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for a depraved rape and other sexual offences. The judge described him as a 'real danger to women'.
New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.
TV favourite Cat Deeley unveils her stylish new collection for Marks & Spencer, bringing morning show glamour to the high street with affordable, sophisticated pieces for the modern woman.
Shoppers are going wild for Next's affordable velvet skirt that's a dead ringer for a luxury designer piece costing nearly £2,000. Discover this fashion dupe that's taking the high street by storm.
Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.
The monumental final phase of HS2 tunnelling from Old Oak Common to Euston is imminent, marking a crucial milestone for Britain's high-speed rail revolution that will transform London travel.
Exclusive research reveals how your annual mileage could be costing you hundreds more on car insurance, with high-mileage drivers facing premium increases of up to £1,000.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
Discover the hottest discounts and bargains hitting Birmingham's high streets. From fashion steals to tech deals, we've uncovered where savvy shoppers are saving big right now.
British home furnishings retailer collapses into administration, closing all 30 stores and making 250 staff redundant in devastating high street blow.
Discover how M&S has created the perfect affordable alternative to Kim Kardashian's Skims dresses, with this stunning £38 number that's taking the UK by storm.
M&S announces revolutionary store overhaul with exciting new fashion brands, homeware collections and competitive pricing strategy at Birmingham Bullring.