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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...

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces3 hours agoDamian GrammaticasPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim...

Labour's appeal for homes for migrants as Channel crossings skyrocket

A private contractor working for the Home Office reportedly launched an event to find landlords to house asylum seekers. Serco, one of three companies working for the Government department, is...

Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors

Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors17 minutes agoJacob WatersBBC NewsReporting fromLiverpoolLynette HorsburghBBC NewsPA MediaPeople staying overnight in Liverpool will have to pay a...

'Now, more than ever, we must back Britain by buying British'

In the rapidly shifting global political landscape, one enduring certainty is ever clearer: national economic security means putting Britain first.To do so, in demoting the dogma of feckless free...

NHS and Army should be ordered to buy British, top Tory says

The NHS and armed forces should be ordered to “buy British” to protect jobs and strengthen our national security, a top Tory warned. Sir John Hayes called for the public sector to "lead by...

Rachel Reeves, I almost feel sorry for you – but there's one simple reason I can't

One could be forgiven for feeling a little sorry for the UK’s beleaguered Chancellor of the Exchequer as she faces a steady stream of bad news: increasing unemployment, declining private sector...

Trump sparks row with deep-sea mining order

Trump sparks row with deep-sea mining order29 minutes agoEsme StallardClimate and science correspondentCarolyn Cole/Getty ImagesDonald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at...

Donald Trump hints at first trade deal – and it's bad news for Keir Starmer

Donald Trump has hinted that South Korea could be the first country to sign a new trade deal with the United States – in a move which would come as a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer, who has...

Clothing and DIY sales boosted by sunny weather

Clothing and DIY sales boosted by sunny weather13 minutes agoNick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesRetail sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped boost...

Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up '51st state' during March call

Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up '51st state' during March call7 hours agoKayla EpsteinGetty ImagesDonald Trump raised the matter of making Canada the US's 51st state in a March call with Prime...

Heartbreak for UK seaside town as famous venue up for sale after £800k bill

A nightclub and entertainment venue in Great Yarmouth that hosted a range of well-known stars has gone on the market a year after its sudden closure. The Ocean Room in Gorleston hosted performances...

Tesla sales plummet in HALF as Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump backfires

Tesla sales have fallen by a staggering 50% in the first three months of the year as the backlash over Elon Musk’s role in the US government continues. Industry data shows sales of electric cars...

Popular clothing store closes down in major blow to UK high street - 'Very sad'

A beloved family-run store will shut its doors forever in another blow to the high street. Clothing shop Warwicks, based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, will close down after 157 years of...

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines8 hours agoImran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterGetty ImagesThe European Union has ordered Apple and Meta to pay a combined €700m (£599m) in the...