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Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

St Ives: Cornwall's Timeless Seaside Gem

Discover St Ives, the Cornish seaside town where Fore Street has 'hardly changed' for a century. Explore its vintage charm, artistic heritage, and stunning coastal beauty. Plan your visit today!

Top 10 UK Independent High Streets Revealed

Discover the UK's top 10 independent high streets, from Brighton to Edinburgh, as revealed by new American Express research. Support local businesses and plan your next visit!

Credit Suisse Faces High Court Over Mozambique Scandal

The Swiss banking giant confronts fresh legal turmoil as the High Court greenlights a landmark case over its role in Mozambique's controversial $2 billion loan scandal that crippled the African nation's economy.

Starbucks closures signal UK property market worries

As Starbucks shuts stores across the UK, property experts warn this could signal deeper troubles ahead for commercial real estate and the broader housing market. Discover the surprising connection between your daily coffee and property values.

Police Pepper Spray High School Football Players in Ohio

Outrage erupts as bodycam footage reveals Ohio police deploying pepper spray against high school football players during a heated confrontation, leaving parents furious and community leaders calling for investigation.

88 Major Retailers Closing UK Stores - Full List

Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented challenges as nearly 90 well-known brands announce store closures. Discover which retailers are affected and which locations are hardest hit.

Charity to close nearly 50 shops across UK

The British Heart Foundation reveals devastating plans to shut down dozens of charity shops across the UK, blaming economic pressures and declining donations for the unprecedented closures.

Mary Portas: Reinventing Britain's High Streets

Broadcaster and retail expert Mary Portas reveals her transformative vision for Britain's high streets, advocating for community-focused spaces over pure commerce in this compelling interview.

Major Aussie retailer collapses, closes stores after $105m loss

Australian retail giant The Shoe Corporation, owner of popular brands Midas and Mountfords, has fallen into administration following a catastrophic $105 million loss, sparking immediate store closures and casting a shadow over the future of its 160 outlet

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

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