TGI Fridays UK Files for Administration Again
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, putting 49 restaurants and over 2,000 jobs at risk. The chain seeks a last-minute rescue deal.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, putting 49 restaurants and over 2,000 jobs at risk. The chain seeks a last-minute rescue deal.
A father of four is taking legal action against Hamleys after a large sheet of perspex fell two storeys, injuring him during a Christmas shopping trip. He calls it a 'Christmas miracle' no one died.
Planning a festive getaway? Check our essential guide to Christmas and New Year travel disruptions across UK railways, London Tube, and major airports like Luton and Heathrow.
Key London Overground and DLR lines face closures on Dec 20-21 for essential works. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping trips now to avoid travel disruption.
Midweek Northern Line closures from January will impact after-work travel for four months. Check before you travel and plan your journey.
From zero-waste pioneers to Michelin-starred icons, we bid farewell to 11 London restaurants that shut their doors for good in autumn 2025. Discover the closures and what's next.
Essential rail works will disrupt travel to Gatwick Airport on three weekends in January 2026. Plan ahead with our guide to dates, alternative routes, and replacement services.
British fashion chain River Island is closing 33 profitable branches by January 2026, risking hundreds of jobs. The move follows £33.2m losses and a shift to online shopping. See the full list of affected stores.
B&M has announced its festive opening hours for 2025. Stores will close on Christmas Day and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Check your local store times now.
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
Dramatic footage shows a giant Statue of Liberty replica collapsing in Guaíba, Brazil, during severe storms. No injuries reported. Read the full story and see the video.
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
As his brand becomes Capri's focal point, Michael Kors champions inclusive catwalks and criticises fashion's shift towards spectacle over wearability. Discover his vision for a global behemoth.
Londoners face severe travel disruption this festive weekend as three Underground lines face closures and multiple TfL services are hit. Plan your journey now.
Poundland reveals another 14 UK stores will close by February 2026 as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations and closure dates here.
Poundland reveals a further 14 UK stores will close by early February as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out if your local branch is affected and see the full list of closures.
Poundland reveals 14 more stores will close by early February, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of locations and dates.
New Zealand police have recovered a valuable James Bond-themed Fabergé pendant after a man allegedly swallowed it in an Auckland jewellery store. Read the full story.
Oasis fans can visit a special pop-up shop on Regent Street from 4-21 December for exclusive merchandise, personalised items, and tour memories. Find dates, location, and details here.
A new Miniso store in Livingston, Scotland, saw over 300 people queue for up to four hours at its launch. The retailer, famed for £1 homeware and Disney collabs, continues its UK expansion.
Plan your weekend travel in London with our guide to major Tube and train closures affecting the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines from December 5-7, 2025.
IKEA's long-awaited first New Zealand store is now open in Auckland. The massive 34,000 sq m outlet promises affordable furniture and Swedish meatballs. Discover what it means for Kiwi shoppers.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
A liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, had an unusual intruder: a raccoon found sleeping off a bender after smashing whisky bottles. Read the full story of its wild night and release.
Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
Plan your London travel this December with our complete guide to TfL closures affecting the Tube, Overground, and Elizabeth line. Check dates and alternative routes now.
Major road closures and key reopenings are set to impact Harrow in December. Get the full list of disruptions, including the long-awaited reopening of Clamp Hill.
Shoppers are flocking to family-owned department store Boyes, praising its vast product range and nostalgic 90s vibe. With over 80 UK stores, it's being called a modern-day Woolworths. Discover why.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.