London

Met Police challenges Asda’s Park Royal redevelopment amid safety concerns

The Metropolitan Police is reportedly threatening to block Asda’s proposed mixed-use redevelopment in west London amid concerns over public safety.According…

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Michael Kors UK FY revenues fall 20% amid lower demand

Michael Kors UK has seen a 20% reduction in its revenues during the year ended 30 March 2024, following the…

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Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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Trump calls tariffs ‘medicine’ amid market turmoil

US president Donald Trump has called his newly-announced tariffs “medicine” as he showed no signs of reversing them.  Speaking to…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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Today’s news in brief-28/3/25

WHSmith has agreed to sell its high street retail arm to Modella Capital in a £76m deal, marking a significant…

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Campaign urges Next, M&S and JD Sports to pay real living wage

The likes of Axa and Scottish Widows are backing campaign group ShareAction in its effort to make major high street…

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Why does Games Workshop never lose money?

Games Workshop was founded in 1975 and last posted a loss in 2007. This came after it had licensed the…

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Today’s news in brief-21/3/25

In The Style has been rescued from administration through a pre-pack sale to Alps Sourcing Limited, saving 87 jobs. The…

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London’s store closures return to pre-pandemic levels for first time

Five stores closed each day in Greater London in 2024, with four new stores opening, according to the latest data…

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