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.
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.
UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as Budget uncertainty overshadowed Black Friday. Discover the key trends and what it means for the crucial Christmas period.
UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as cautious shoppers held back, with the Black Friday boost weaker than usual. Explore the ONS data and what it means for the economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK food inflation eased to 3% in November, down from 3.7% in October, as Black Friday discounts hit shops. However, experts warn of persistent pressures and challenges ahead for retailers and consumers.
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
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.
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.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
Plan your London travel this December with key TfL closures on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth and DLR lines. Essential reading for commuters.
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
Plan your journey: The Lioness line and DLR face severe disruption on Nov 29-30. Get the full list of closures and alternative travel advice here.
Essential guide to planned Tube and train closures across London this weekend, including Northern, Bakerloo and Elizabeth line disruptions. Plan your journey now.