High street fury as independent shop owner blames NHS ‘fat jabs’ for struggling business
An independent shop owner blamed the growing use of NHS-funded weight-loss injections for a recent slump in sales, arguing that the policy is having unintended consequences for specialist retailers. Mark Simonelli, recently took over the running of Larger Men’s Clothing on Chelmsford’s Moulsham Street, he said…
11 big names who closed shops and banks across the UK in 2025
2025 has been a challenging year for the UK’s high streets and banking sector. From household names on the high street to major banks, a wave of closures has reshaped the retail and financial landscape. Rising operational costs, changing consumer habits and a…
The 10 most dangerous towns and cities to live in UK – full list
The top crime hotspots in the UK have been revealed in new research. London made the list three times, while major cities and seaside destinations also featured in the top ten, according to data from the Office for National Statistics,…
First look inside London Underground station after huge £29.5m upgrade
Colindale Tube Station has undergone an exciting revamp (Image: TFL ) These are the first images inside a brand new tube station which has undergone a nearly £30 million transformation. In 18 months, Colindale Underground Station, in Barnet, has had the biggest…
London councils lose £1MILLION worth of laptops and phones as cyber fears mount
London councils have lost or had stolen over £1million worth of laptops, tablets and phones, it has been revealed amid mounting concerns over cyber security. A total of 2,619 devices were recorded as either lost or stolen over the past…
£17m to be spent transforming another UK town centre
Another UK town centre is being given a new lease on life with a transformational £17million cash injection. Councils across the country are striving to cultivate happy town centres with tight-knit community. The latest is a large sum of cash destined for…
National Lottery results: Prizes boosted for all winners as no one bags £15m jackpot
No National Lottery player became a multi-millionaire tonight, as nobody won the £15million jackpot. The Christmas Eve draw didn’t see anybody matching the six winning numbers, the National Lottery said. This, however, was good news for thousands of players, who are seeing a boosted…
Brexit betrayal as Keir Starmer to hand over control of UK electricity to Brussels
Sir Keir Starmer is negotiating a deal to rejoin the EU internal electricity market that would see Britain’s net zero targets doubled and hand control of energy policy to Brussels. The Prime Minister is pushing to rejoin the market alongside…
Iconic UK high street chain’s founder slams Rachel Reeves’ tax raid – ‘I’ll have to sell’
Charles Tyrwhitt is a well-known High Street brand (Image: DevonLive) The founder of Charles Tyrwhitt has warned that Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tax reforms could force the sale of his family-owned shirtmaking business if he dies after next April, potentially to private equity buyers he…
Rachel Reeves urged to fix UK economy by ‘getting over 60s back to work’
Rachel Reeves has been urged to incentivise over-60s to get back into work (Image: Getty) Rachel Reeves has been urged to tackle the challenges of a rapidly ageing population by introducing tax incentives for people over 60 to re-enter employment. A new…