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UK high street shop critics said was ‘dead in a ditch’ opening dozens new stores in 2025

A UK high street shop that was once called "dead in a ditch" is now set to open "dozens" of new stores in 2025 as other retailers shut up shop amidst tough competition with online sellers....

UK introduces new travel entry fee to enter the country

The UK has introduced a new travel entry fee for foreign visitors to enter the country for short stays. As of April 2, 2025, visitors to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to...

Canary Islands row erupts as Primark workers rage in Tenerife over opening hours

Primark employees at C.C. Meridiano in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, have lashed out at plans to expand the High Tourist Influx Zone (ZGAT). The move would allow shops to open freely on Sundays and public...

Mark Carney's Liberals win fourth term amid Trump's tariff war and annexation threats

Canada appears poised to grant the country's Liberal Party another term as the dominant faction in their parliament. This outcome follows a radical shift in the race's focus due to US President...

Russian economy meltdown as Putin dealt huge 21% interest rate blow and bankruptcies surge

Russia's Central Bank has kept its key interest rate on hold at 21%, in a major snub to Vladimir Putin. Bank officials are facing a huge struggle to bring down inflation, which in March stood at...

Major theme park once named UK's worst suffers 'significant' £3.3m downturn in profit

A major UK theme park saw a "significant reduction" of £3,332,277 in pre-tax profit last year, accounts have revealed. Flamingo Land in Yorkshire reportedly attracts more than 1.5million visitors a...

WHSmith to open 110 new stores in 2025

WHSmith is undergoing a major restructuring as the popular retailer focuses its efforts in the travel sector. The chain has shifted into being a “one-stop shop” over the past decade which has...

Center Parcs reveals opening date for new £400m UK holiday village

A brand-new Center Parcs holiday village in Scotland could be up and running in a few years' time. Plans for the £400 million project were unveiled by the holiday company last month, with ambitious...

Fashion brand sold in M&S to open three new stores across UK in 2025

A popular fashion brand sold in Marks and Spencer is all set to open three new stores across the UK as it works on its expansion. Nobody’s Child will have three stores in the country with the first...

This climate change stinker is biggest confirmation yet that Labour has lost plot

How utterly bonkers has the UK Government become? They’re about to throw £50 million of taxpayers’ money at experiments to dim the Sun — yes, you read that right — to fight climate change....

UK city leads fight against one of Africa, Asia and Brazil's deadliest parasites

A UK city is leading the fight against one of the world's most deadly parasites - by trialling a new landmark treatment that could save thousands of lives a year. Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical...

Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park

Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park4 hours agoDanny Fullbrook & Holly NicholsBBC News, BedfordshireUniversal Destinations & Experiences/ComcastA new theme park is "just the...

Major UK city to get new £100m train station by end of 2027

Liverpool is set to get a new £100m million train station after plans were approved by city councillors. The new station, called Liverpool Baltic, will be close to the city centre in the...

Cornwall town rallies around dementia group after travellers spark chaos for charity

A dementia centre in Cornwall claims to have been left with no choice but to start a fundraiser after Travellers blocked the entrance to their premises. Clients arriving at Reflections Day Centre...

Gatwick tops list of 10 worst UK airports for delays

Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports3 hours agoDaniel SextonBBC News, South EastGetty ImagesGatwick has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to...