WHSmith names nineteenth shop set to shut this year as 500 high street stores up for sale
WHSMITH has named its nineteenth store marked for closure this year as 500 high street shops have been placed up for sale.The stationary to sweet…
Struggling Primark blasts Government as waning business confidence strangles economy
PRIMARK has called on the Government to deliver “tangible” growth rather than “generic words” as waning confidence starts to strangle the economy.The fashion retailer yesterday…
Fresh blow for Captain Tom’s daughter as business COLLAPSES with just £149 in assets – despite having £300k last year
CAPTAIN Tom's disgraced daughter has been hit by a fresh blow as her business collapses with just £149 in assets. Hannah Ingram-Moore and husband Colin…
Dom Joly creates hilarious comedy skit to highlight small business struggles
DOM Joly has helped create a hilarious comedy skit that highlights the everyday struggles of small business owners.In classic Joly style, the comedian, best known…
Much-loved shop closes after 40 years on the high street leaving shoppers gutted
A CHERISHED York model shop has closed its doors for the final time after over 40 years of serving the community. P&S Hobbies and Models…
I was sacked from my job at 21 – now I’m a millionaire aged 35 after bingeing BBC show… it all started with trainers
A FORMER bank worker who was made redundant became a millionaire after binge-watching a BBC show.Chris Bunn, 35, was forced out of Barclays in his…
As UK becomes a hub for aerial tech consider a career in drone technology
FROM fighting in war zones to surveying the carnage of the LA fires, drones have been hitting the headlines.But did you know that the UK…
Iconic royal grocer loved by string of A-list celebs suddenly closes flagship store leaving fans in disbelief
FANS are gutted to see this iconic royal grocer, loved by a range of A-listers, close its primary store. The news comes after the independent-run…
Five-star hen hotel owner charging £3 a night will pitch idea to Dragons’ Den judges
THE CREATOR of the UK’s first five-star hen hotel is taking the invention on Dragons’ Den.Katriona Shovlin charges £3 a night for poultry to stay…
High street shops had terrible 2024 with ‘drab’ December month as closures up by 28%
HIGH street shops have had another terrible 12 months — with almost 13,500 closing for good.Around 37 a day shut in 2024, a 28 per…
Six reasons to be cheerful about business in 2025 from lower interest rates to revival of British manufacturing giant
IT’S a bit gloomy out there, with fears of another recession and inflation soaring.To stop us festering in a depressive Christmas fug, I’ve scraped the…
From Boeing to bots, rebrands and the Budget – test your city wits with our fiendish festive financial quiz
It was another busy year in the world of business.Test your knowledge on the stories of 2024 from Boeing, to bots, rebrands and the Budget.2Test…
Fashion retailer that became ‘cult UK brand’ loved by celebrities to close after 32 years as owners decide to ‘bow out’
A POPULAR UK fashion brand loved and inspired by celebrities is set to shut up shop for good.The Norfolk brand Old Town has been loved…
Mike Ashley’s bid to join the board at Boohoo thwarted after 99 per cent of shareholders voted against hm
MIKE Ashley’s bid to join the board at Boohoo was thwarted yesterday — after 99 per cent of independent shareholders voted against his election.The attempt…
Boutique clothing store to shut its doors after just five months in blow for highstreet
A BOUTIQUE women's clothing shop has announced the "tough decision" to shut its doors after only five months. The pre-loved clothing store, The Closet at Harker,…
Food and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with US, says Business Secretary – The Sun
FOOD and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with the US, the Business Secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds was…
Iconic British tea company SAVED after collapsing into administration
AN ICONIC British tea company has been sold after collapsing into administration after 120 years.Vapes and drinks manufacturer Supreme has confirmed that it has snapped…
I looked successful but was battling a secret addiction that meant I nearly crashed my car with my kids in the back
BREAKING her fingers, spending £150 on night outs by herself and almost crashing her car with her kids in the back are just some of…
Rachel Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today
RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today.At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will…
Iconic 90s fashion brand returns after tumbling into administration and disappearing from high streets earlier this year
SHOPPERS will once again be able to browse an iconic 90s fashion brand after it fell into administration back in August. Ted Baker now trading…