UK High Streets56 mins agoMore businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrackHigh street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too. 56 mins ago3 days agoTraders expect brighter 2026 after regenerationWork is now complete on the Ashbourne Reborn project, which led to complaints about a fall in trade.3 days ago3 days agoClaire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administrationThe firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position3 days ago8 days agoHow indie bookshops are capturing the high streetThat Little Bookshop in Stafford and The Heath Bookshop in Birmingham are setting themselves apart.8 days ago30 Dec 2025'It used to be a grand town - now there's nowhere to go'Dewsbury residents on what they want to see from planned investment in their town centre.30 Dec 202528 Dec 2025'We've had challenges - but our high street keeps improving'Traders on Bishopthorpe Road say focus on pedestrians, events and independent businesses drives footfall.28 Dec 202526 Dec 2025Landlady puts local business on the map at ChristmasMaria Harris, runs The Stag in Lyndhurst, and promotes the independent businesses in her village.26 Dec 202518 Dec 2025New powers approved for seaside town empty shopsUnder the scheme, the council will be able to intervene when Bournemouth properties are left empty,18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025TikTok seller uses grant to open first shopKarissa Hughes opened her first permanent shop after receiving a council grant. 17 Dec 2025...
