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Poundland, the well-known UK discount retailer, is facing a major shakeup as up to 200 of its stores are set to close. The closures come amid the company’s financial struggles and a potential sale of the entire chain for just 1 euro, highlighting the severe challenges the brand currently faces. The retailer, which operates 825 stores across the UK and employs around 16,000 people, has been hit hard by a tough retail environment. Its parent company, Pepco Group, announced plans to sell Poundland by the end of its financial year in September 2025. This decision follows a significant decline in Poundland’s sales…

Four years after Debbie Dingle’s character left the village, Emmerdale has revealed a shocking update on her.After arguing with her mother, Charity Dingle, viewers will remember Debbie (Charley Webb) leaving with her son Jack Sugden Jr., but leaving her daughter Sarah Sugden behind. Since Debbie left, other Dingle family members have paid her a visit in Scotland, but in Thursday’s episode, Sarah revealed a startling revelation that left Debbie’s loved ones in disbelief.Debbie disclosed that she had moved to Australia when Sarah called her mother to inform her of the early-stage cervical cancer diagnosis. However, that wasn’t the only shocking revelation: according…

A number of low-cost airlines are thinking about implementing padded standing seats for short flights called “Skyrider” 2.0 by 2026. With this design, airlines may reduce weight and improve passenger capacity by 20%, which could result in cheaper ticket pricing.Even if the aviation sector has promised regulatory compliance, worries about passenger comfort and safety during emergencies or turbulence still exist. Standing-only seats, a contentious, cheap airline idea, may soon become a reality. According to a source, several low-cost airlines are considering implementing the new seating configuration as early as 2026 as a different cost-cutting measure. What is Skyrider 2.0? According…

Managing transport operations has grown more complex over the past few years. With tighter delivery windows, regulatory requirements, and rising operational costs, companies are seeking better visibility over their fleets. Driver accountability has become a key area of focus, not just for performance but also for safety, cost control and client satisfaction. Transport and logistics managers face increasing pressure to monitor vehicle usage more effectively without turning oversight into micromanagement. Technology is playing a growing role in helping teams strike the right balance, and here’s how. Rising Demand for Oversight in Commercial Fleets Growth in online shopping, service expectations and…

A £200 million settlement in a lengthy class action lawsuit against the payment card company has been approved, and millions of Mastercard holders will soon get compensation.Beginning in 2016, the lawsuit came to an end on Tuesday when the Compensation Appeal Tribunal approved the distribution plan. It will reward millions of cardholders up to £70.The case, led by former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks, was based on a European Commission decision from 2007.The Commission concluded that “multilateral interchange fees,” which MasterCard charged companies for transactions from 1992 to 2008, were illegal under competition law.Mr. Merricks contended that over 46 million British…

To discourage stealing, Greggs is moving their self-serve refrigerators and putting sandwiches behind the counter. With more than 2600 locations throughout the UK, the bakery business has started the new trial in at least five of them, including one in Whitechapel, east London.Customers, there are no plans to use this new format in all stores nationwide; it is known that this modest experiment is only being implemented in stores that are subject to greater levels of theft.Currently, there are no plans to use this new format in all stores nationwide; it is known that this modest experiment is only being…

This year, UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury’s, are stocking unusually large strawberries. Experts say the berries are about 20% bigger than usual, with some weighing around 50 grams each, so large that you cannot fit them in your mouth. This has prompted warnings and surprise among growers and consumers alike. The unusually large size of the strawberries is attributed to the perfect weather conditions this spring. The UK has experienced a record sunny April with warm days and cool nights. This combination helps strawberries grow bigger and sweeter. Warm daytime temperatures allow the plants to build sugars,…

Lidl has issued an urgent recall for four varieties of its Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars in the Cocoa and Orange, Salted Caramel and Berries, and Blueberry Muffins. The recall was issued following the discovery that these items may contain plastic components, making them unsafe to eat.Because of the possible presence of plastic foreign particles,  the snack bars may pose a choking hazard to consumers. It affects the product, including all stock with the best before date of December 2025 with batch code L24337. The products whose packaging was completed best-before date of November 2025 with batch code L24316.According…

The Guardian says that American singer Chris Brown was taken into custody Thursday at a hotel in Salford about a reported nightclub assault. The assault allegedly occurred two years ago, and Brown was arrested in London. Brown was taken into custody by police at the five-star Lowry hotel in Greater Manchester at around two in the morning. Just before a scheduled performance tour, he had landed in the U.K. Brown is being detained at this time on suspicion of causing serious injury. The arrest falls under the purview of the Metropolitan Police’s investigation. The purported incident happened at London’s Mayfair…

Iceland, the UK’s well-known frozen food supermarket chain, has announced it will close two of its stores by July 2025. The affected locations are the College Square branch in Margate, Kent and the Rose Street store in Inverness, Scotland. The Margate store is scheduled to shut on June 21, 2025, while the Inverness branch will close on July 12, 2025. The closure of the Inverness store is particularly notable because it will leave the city without any Iceland supermarkets. The nearest alternative for shoppers there will be the store in Aberdeen. Iceland has not publicly detailed the specific reasons for closing these…