Many reports are suggesting that footfall is on a downward spiral for shops on the high street and in retail parks in 2025, as an economic downturn looms. This trend was expected to continue with Black Friday, many were forecasting record highs in online shopping, but slight drops in foot traffic and in store purchases […]
One of England’s fastest and most well-known train services has been axed, mostly. The 7am Manchester Picadilly to London Euston service will cease to carry passengers after the rail regulators timetable changes take place in mid-December. This timetable change is rumoured to be in place for 5 months until the next timetable change in May. […]
Salford billionaire and co-founder of BetFred, Fred Done, says a potential new gambling tax increase proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could cost up to 7500 jobs in his company and could see the closure of every one of their UK shops. Last month, the Chancellor indicated that she is considering raising levies on gambling companies, […]