High Street Issues

Earlier today

Mayor urged to boost high streets with art and community projects Evening Standard00:07

In the last 6 hours

Manhunt after girl, 14, dragged to the floor and kicked in head in Primark Metro.co.uk18:42 23-Apr-25

In the last 8 hours

Reeves moves to block cheap imports undercutting British high street LBC News18:07 23-Apr-25

Yesterday

The ultimate summer skirt is only £59 from M&S Good Housekeeping14:40 23-Apr-25

Arket’s Sold-Out Linen Blazer Has Set A Trend – Here Are The Best Alternatives To Buy Now Grazia Daily14:22 23-Apr-25

How LCF alumni, Rebecca Louise Fox, carved out a global career in buying and merchandising London School of Fashion, UAL12:47 23-Apr-25

Major retailer announces store closures and job losses in huge restructuring amid takeover Metro.co.uk12:15 23-Apr-25

Major UK high street toy retailer to open 2,000 new branches inside supermarket giant Daily Star11:50 23-Apr-25

'Really sad news' say shoppers as Costa Coffee closes another high street shop The Mirror08:52 23-Apr-25

Government pauses plans to ease slot machine rules across Great Britain Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:08 23-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Travel body blames government for harming UK tourism growth EasternEye16:40 22-Apr-25

Hobbycraft closing nine high street stores within weeks - with 18 more 'at risk' The Mirror16:16 22-Apr-25

Loose glass prompts major emergency services presence and cordon on high street Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:05 22-Apr-25

Major high street brand announces nine store closures across the UK LBC News15:22 22-Apr-25

Logistics leaders warn business rates reform could drive up high street prices City AM14:52 22-Apr-25

Smethwick comes alive with colour and culture for Vaisakhi celebrations EasternEye14:38 22-Apr-25

Major high street retailer announces nine store closures within weeks - resulting in 126 job… MailOnline14:31 22-Apr-25

The return of pedal pushers is gaining traction Harper's Bazaar14:04 22-Apr-25

Much-loved craft store could cut 250 jobs in branch closures Metro.co.uk13:13 22-Apr-25

J. M. W. Turner in Oxford Art UK12:32 22-Apr-25

MRI Reports On Footfall In The Run Up To Easter Insight DIY12:05 22-Apr-25

Major high street chain closing three more stores within weeks in another blow to shoppers MailOnline10:37 22-Apr-25

Contest launched for new 'square' as part of Camden High Street trial Architects Journal10:10 22-Apr-25

MRI Software releases Easter retail footfall data Retail Times09:51 22-Apr-25

Popular high-street brand accused of 'cultural appropriation' with new collection The Mirror08:12 22-Apr-25

Major UK high street supermarket suffers 'major' payment issue at all stores Daily Star06:51 22-Apr-25

I'm a stylist with an eye for expensive-looking high street finds – these 6 garden furniture pieces at Dunelm are on my … Ideal Home19:45 21-Apr-25

Major supermarket confirms store closure in latest blow to struggling high street Metro.co.uk18:03 21-Apr-25

M&S contactless payments down as high street chain issues apology The Mirror13:19 21-Apr-25

Poundland closing three more stores within weeks in another blow to the high street The Mirror12:50 21-Apr-25

Topshop and Topman shares major high street store update and says 'in August' The Mirror10:38 21-Apr-25

Monzo inches towards high street rivals with major user milestone UKTN (UK Tech News)06:22 21-Apr-25

Our high street was voted the Best in Britain... but four years later we've been invaded by… MailOnline01:44 21-Apr-25

Major high street coffee chain to shut branch today after string of closures Daily Star17:51 20-Apr-25

Popular discount store announces more store closures in blow to high street Metro.co.uk16:17 20-Apr-25

Shops served with eviction notices as part of high street improvement scheme Nation.Cymru11:08 20-Apr-25

Major clothing brand with dozens UK stores announces high street closure to dismay of customers MailOnline12:13 19-Apr-25

British fashion chain Joules shares 'sad' news as high street store to shut next week The Mirror06:18 19-Apr-25

Popular fashion chain closing store today in major blow for UK high street The Mirror05:07 19-Apr-25

When did greeting cards become so rubbish? The Spectator03:49 19-Apr-25

From a jumbo marshmallow cookie creation to a pistachio extravaganza, here's your last-minute… MailOnline02:25 19-Apr-25

Major clothing brand with 60 UK branches announces closure of city centre store leaving… The Mirror22:45 18-Apr-25

One of Tenby's oldest hotels in a Grade II listed building is to see some changes Wales Online19:43 18-Apr-25

Future of the high street and physical store innovation Retail Bulletin14:19 18-Apr-25

Man in 50s dies after police called to West Wickham High Street incident Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:51 18-Apr-25

Co-op shutting 19 stores across UK in 2025 - full list The Mirror10:49 18-Apr-25

Fallen fashion brand teases date it could return in huge boost for UK high street Daily Star10:27 18-Apr-25

Co-op to close 19 branches across UK in next few months – see full list of stores Daily Star10:06 18-Apr-25

WHSmith closing another two stores this weekend as it disappears from high street The Mirror09:38 18-Apr-25

Major retailer with 500 stores is closing another branch today in blow for UK high street The Mirror08:37 18-Apr-25

Kate Middleton's favourite high-street brands - and the best fashion and jewellery buys to… MailOnline07:14 18-Apr-25

13-year-old girl viciously assaulted during brutal attack The Scottish Herald20:59 17-Apr-25

How to style the coolest pair of capri pants on the high street Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:06 17-Apr-25

Tory MS ‘vindicated’ as police crack down on high street money laundering Nation.Cymru19:24 17-Apr-25

How to style the high street's coolest capri pants Red Online18:58 17-Apr-25

UK high street sports giant with 4,800 stores globally to close 50 branches next year LBC News17:23 17-Apr-25

I Have Expensive Taste, But This High Street Outfit Is All I’m Wearing This Spring Grazia Daily16:54 17-Apr-25

Man barred from entering high street over shoplifting offences Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:17 17-Apr-25

UK high street sports giant with 4,800 stories globally to close 50 branches next year LBC News15:10 17-Apr-25

Traffic-free measures and removal of parking spaces in Wrexham TransportXtra14:45 17-Apr-25

I'm a foundation snob – but this £16 high-street formula converted me Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:21 17-Apr-25

Forget The Suede Bags You’ve Seen So Far, This High Street Style Is Dominating Stylish Wardrobes Now Grazia Daily13:50 17-Apr-25

The best leopard print dresses on the high street starting at just £20, reveals fashion editor… MailOnline12:20 17-Apr-25

Topshop hints at summer return to UK high street in latest teaser Retail Gazette11:52 17-Apr-25

Major UK banks closing branches over Easter weekend including HSBC, TSB and Barclays The Mirror11:46 17-Apr-25

JD Sports: Major high street giant to close 50 stores as part of huge shake-up National World11:28 17-Apr-25

Major UK high street brand to close 50 stores as economy 'challenging' Daily Star11:14 17-Apr-25

JD Sports to close 50 branches next year as it issues huge update The Mirror10:55 17-Apr-25

Topshop drops latest hint at return to the high street Retail Week10:27 17-Apr-25

One of Britain's biggest high street shop chains announces it must close 50 stores next year MailOnline10:25 17-Apr-25

Primark launches new service at 24 more stores - see full list of locations The Mirror09:24 17-Apr-25

In the last month

These High Street Jeans Prove That Turn-Ups Are Back — And It’s The Coolest Way To Wear Denim Grazia Daily17:41 16-Apr-25

Netflix's The Diamond Heist challenges Brits to snatch 9-carat diamond from a billboard Daily Star15:04 16-Apr-25

Steal Kate Middleton's exact Lake District look before it sells out - plus other high-street… MailOnline14:32 16-Apr-25

Travel Unit Continues To Drive Growth At WH Smith NamNews13:17 16-Apr-25

Urgent recall of popular baby product issued by Boots over serious safety concerns Daily Star12:52 16-Apr-25

Major high street stationery retailer closing down popular branch within weeks The Mirror12:44 16-Apr-25

Two of Britain's biggest high street banks cut mortgage rates to below 4% as price war reignites This is Money12:17 16-Apr-25

Building society pledges to keep high street presence Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:12 16-Apr-25

High street card chain hints it could close more stores after shutting 38 branches The Mirror12:04 16-Apr-25

WH Smith Travel profits soar following sale of high-street business The Bookseller10:43 16-Apr-25

Scaffolding collapses onto east London high street ‘trapping car beneath rubble’ Metro.co.uk10:09 16-Apr-25

WH Smith will soon shrug off high street woes, enabling travel to flourish, says GlobalData Retail Times09:59 16-Apr-25

WH Smith H1 high street profits fall to £15m ahead of sale Retail Sector09:59 16-Apr-25

Morrisons is closing 16 stores for good today in another huge blow to UK high street Daily Star09:58 16-Apr-25

WH Smith high street profits plunge by nearly a third ahead private equity sale as retailer focuses on travel business This is Money09:57 16-Apr-25

WH Smith travel profits jump ahead of high street sell-off The Grocer09:15 16-Apr-25

WH Smith travel profits surge as company prepares to sell high street arm Evening Standard08:17 16-Apr-25

City snapshot: WH Smith looks to shake off tariff concerns ahead of high-street sale The Grocer08:14 16-Apr-25

WH Smith travel profits jump ahead of high-street sell of The Grocer08:14 16-Apr-25

WH Smith profits continue to jump as company sells high street division Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:04 16-Apr-25

WH Smith: High street profit slumps ahead of Modella sale City AM08:03 16-Apr-25

WHSmith high street profit plunges ahead of sale Retail Gazette07:34 16-Apr-25

Every cool girl I follow is wearing this high-street bag right now Marie Claire07:06 16-Apr-25

Building society to keep branches open until at least 2030 Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:34 15-Apr-25

Kate Middleton embraces country set style Harper's Bazaar16:56 15-Apr-25

Head to Hobbs for holiday-ready linen and the most elegant summer dresses you’ll find on the… Woman and Home16:38 15-Apr-25

Katy Perry uses gravity-defying high-street make-up for historic Blue Origin space flight -… MailOnline14:33 15-Apr-25

Huge coffee shop chain with 2,000 stores set to close shop in days Daily and Sunday Express13:23 15-Apr-25

This Secret Collection Just Landed At Zara – And It’s Full Of Pieces To Wear Every Day Grazia Daily11:40 15-Apr-25

“WH Smith was a masterclass in brand inconsistency” Design Week10:54 15-Apr-25

Major charity shop chain shuts three high street stores as 47 at risk of closure The Mirror10:50 15-Apr-25

Meghan's surprisingly affordable kitchen essentials you can find on the UK high street -… MailOnline07:30 15-Apr-25

Berkeley Secures Second Landmark Regeneration Site in Slough Berkeley Group14:58 14-Apr-25

MRI Software: UK Footfall Continued To Rise Last Week Insight DIY14:49 14-Apr-25

Martha Stewart's bargain beauty buys BANG Premier12:36 14-Apr-25

Popular retailer closes for good as owners issue grim UK high street warning Daily Star10:21 14-Apr-25

How the kebab mafia took over the French high street The Spectator09:56 14-Apr-25

Beloved store closing its doors with huge 20% off sale in latest blow to the high street Daily and Sunday Express09:14 14-Apr-25

The £36 Primark jacket that's perfect for spring and the other High Street picks for April MailOnline02:19 14-Apr-25

High street gift store shutting its doors forever launches huge closing down sale MailOnline17:31 13-Apr-25

Pembrokeshire high street name celebrates 100 years of service Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:04 13-Apr-25

WH Smith growth in focus after high-street stores sale Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:05 13-Apr-25

WH Smith shareholders eye growth plans after sale of high street stores City AM10:56 13-Apr-25

WHSmith growth plans in focus after £76 million sale of high street stores LBC News09:35 13-Apr-25

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