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Newton Aycliffe was meant to be a model town for a fairer postwar Britain. But unaffordable rents on a high street amounting to 0.12% of its property tycoon owner’s holdings have made it a symbol of decline – and a warning for LabourHow has your local …
Decay of town centres a top issue among voters, especially Reform UK supporters, and is fuelling resentment against WestminsterHow has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcodeThe struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows…
People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agendaIt’s the busiest shopping season of the year – and a time when many are trying to figure out where to ethically spend their money.Over the first ye…
The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed‘Is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?The question “what present do you recommend for …” will be tapped into phones and comp…
Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good dealsFor many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual that marks the official start of Christmas, with the second week of December a popular time to…
Products sold by retailers including John Lewis and Very among those cheaper outside of November discount periodShoppers holding out for a Black Friday bargain on 28 November may not get the best prices, according to Which? research that found none of …
A new survey finds less than half of British people now carry a wallet – even though 80% own oneName: The wallet.Age: The word originates from the late 14th century, meaning something like knapsack. That’s how Shakespeare uses it in Troilus and Cressid…
Fashion retailer confirms it has closed the accounts of some customers for breach of its ‘fair use’ policyShoppers using the online retailer Asos have complained about having their accounts closed and being accused of breaching a “fair use” policy on r…
New outlet due to welcome shoppers on Thursday regarded as key to helping revive famous London thoroughfareThe UK boss of Ikea has backed calls to pedestrianise Oxford Street as the world’s largest furniture retailer finally opens its delayed store in …
In an age when we love bagging bargains online, locals and experts in one of the UK’s most affluent towns debate whether there’s any future in high-street retailingIf you wanted to look at the struggles of the British high street, Cheltenham would not …