M&S's heart glasses are a stunning alternative to Anthropologies' popular Valeria coupes — experts say they're not just for Valentine's Day Toast to love this season Ideal Home · Jan 23, 2025
Jennifer Aniston's unexpected winter coat style is ultra chic when paired with knee high boots We're loving Jennifer's chic and simple look Woman & Home · Jan 18, 2025
Entry-level jobs could become scarce due to National Insurance bill, warns Next boss A rise in minimum wage as well as National Insurance has put retailers on alert to lift prices this year The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Next boss issues warning on the impact on jobs of NI changes the Next boss said the Government should stagger the introduction of the NI changes rather than introduce them in one hit in April Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025
All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas? Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
Who won (and lost) the high street Christmas battle? The battle of the supermarkets saw Tesco come out considerably ahead of rivals Asda The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
JD Sports cuts profit forecast, blaming big fashion price cuts Stores outperform online arm, in contrast to other listed fashion retailers, such as Marks & Spencer and Next The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025
Big retail will cope – but Reeves’ NICs raid is too much, too soon for part-timers In the hospitality sector, where labour costs are a bigger proportion of the overall base, employers have fewer options The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025
FTSE 100 edges back after housing and bank shares fall London’s top index finished 4.38 points, or 0.05%, lower to end the day at 8,245.28. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
Next show how to overcome Budget concerns but 2025 could be ‘bloodbath’ for UK retail Price rises are set to be enforced across the retail sector during the coming year The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
The golden Christmas period was a huge boost for the U.K.’s biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. But 2025’s storm clouds are brewing The boom in spending was driven by average U.K. households making 17 shopping visits in December, according to Kantar data. Fortune · Jan 7, 2025
Next to increase prices to help pay for budget tax changes Retailer says festive trading was better than expected but forecasts UK sales growth will slow this year The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
UK long-term borrowing costs rise to highest since 1998 – as it happened Government plans to sell £297bn of bonds this fiscal year, the second-highest on record The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025 Next warns over price hikes and slowing growth after Budget measures The high street bellwether said it is facing a £67 million surge in its wage costs in the year to January 2026.
Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025 Best giant tea cups and mugs for cosy season Get your hands wrapped around one of these lovely (and large) tea cups
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025 Laura Ashley acquired by Ben Sherman owner Marquee Brands The British retailer, which was founded in 1953, will retain its UK-based team as part of the deal.
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024 FTSE 100 rises despite retailers’ Boxing Day woes and US sell-off Retailers including Next saw shares fall but it was not enough to push London’s blue-chip index into the red.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024 More UK retailers in critical financial distress; fashion brand Quiz needs more funding soon – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 26, 2024 Relive surfing the original internet with new emulator — 34 years later, WorldWideWeb app commemorates the first web browser Web Design Museum celebrates the 34th anniversary of web browsers by releasing an emulator of the very first, WorldWideWeb.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024 Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Best maternity pyjamas and nighties for 2026, tried and tested for pregnancy and postpartum Comfort is key and these cosy styles are exactly what you need for pre- and post-natal bliss
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 11 best extendable dining tables to make the most of small spaces Whether you prefer round or square designs, these will suit all of your dinner party needs
AAP · Dec 14, 2024 Dyson Daniels' baby brother Dash to join NBL's United Dash Daniels is poised to make his professional debut with Melbourne United next season as he attempts to follow his brother Dyson''s footsteps to the NBA.
Ideal Home · Dec 13, 2024 Gift-wrapping experts have called it - this is the colour you should be wrapping your presents with this Christmas to add a luxury flourish It's easy to see why this colour is trending...