Major UK retailers are increasing investment in physical stores and shopping centres, signalling a strategic shift. Discover the data and the reasons behind this commercial property revival.
UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift in shopper habits, with high street footfall down 2.4% while retail parks surged 6.9%. Central London declined 7.7% as consumers sought convenience and coastal day trips.
UK shoppers are forecast to spend £3.8bn on Boxing Day 2024, a 2% rise. High streets and online retailers benefit as consumers seek post-Christmas deals. Read the full analysis.
Discover how to turn unwanted Christmas presents into amazing deals on eBay. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing strategies for savvy UK shoppers.
Bexley Council announces revised festive bin collection dates and explains how to correctly recycle Christmas trees, wrapping paper, and electrical items. Essential guide for residents.
Christmas is days away! Our shopping expert with 13 years' experience reveals the perfect last-minute presents, from luxury Dyson stylers to cosy Jellycat toys. Shop now for festive joy.
Google has injected $1bn into its UK data centre subsidiary, signalling a major expansion of its British compute power. This forms part of its wider £5bn UK investment pledge.
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
A seasoned shopping editor shares her final-hour Amazon Cyber Monday picks for practical essentials, from beauty to homeware, helping you save money before the sales end.
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
Exploring the delicate balance of secondhand pricing as charity shops face rising costs. Discover why some pre-loved items now rival retail prices and what it means for shoppers.
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Wellness influencers are drinking methylene blue dye despite serious health risks. Learn why this textile dye is causing concern among medical experts and poison centres.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
Discover 50 brilliant Australian Christmas gift ideas for children aged 0-12. Our expert-curated guide features local products and books to spark joy this festive season.
Exclusive investigation reveals outsourced ATO call centres face 125% staff turnover, poor pay and inadequate training, leading to deteriorating service quality for taxpayers.
London's New Bond Street has claimed the top spot as the world's most expensive retail destination, with rents soaring 22% to £1,706 per square foot. Discover the details behind this luxury property surge.
Discover 158 unique Christmas gift ideas from Guardian columnists including Yotam Ottolenghi, Grace Dent and Sali Hughes. From £6.40 preserves to £425 cloches, find perfect presents for everyone.
Discover the full line-up for Oxford Street's Big Day of Joy on 7 December 2025. From Disney pop-ups to festive food, see how the event supports GOSH Charity.
Experience magical snowfall twice daily at Leadenhall Market this festive season. Discover the Alpine Lodge and historic tours for the perfect Christmas outing.