Despite viral social media claims, most Disney VHS tapes are not valuable, typically selling for only a few dollars. Experts say that only specific types of Disney VHS tapes attract collector interest ...

The UK’s ambition to become a global AI superpower is being stifled by a widening skills gap, undermining its potential in research and innovation. Recent data revealed that 73% of UK workers have had ...

13:06, Sat, Jan 24, 2026 Updated: 13:33, Sat, Jan 24, 2026 A UK kitchen manufacturer has entered administration, resulting in 124 confirmed redundancies and a further 336 at risk. It comes as industry ...

54 Lloyds and Halifax branches are set to close in 2026 as concerns are raised over the decreasing number of bank branches on high streets. A slew of bank branches are set to close in 2026 as major ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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A major UK charity shop chain has announced 88 high street store closures in 2026. Cancer Research UK will shut 88 of its charity shops across the UK by May. The charity cited ongoing financial strain ...

Lloyds banking group is closing 71 of its branches across the UK this year, with numerous locations shutting for good this month. The group, which incorporates Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, ...

A major UK fashion chain is closing 18 more stores over the next week. River Island is ploughing ahead with its restructuring programme, with a total of 33 expected to have shut down by the time ...

Rising fraud is putting significant pressure on UK retailers, with half of businesses at risk of closing or scaling back in the year ahead, new research finds. The research from leading European ...

When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope Over Christmas, thousands of people must have had much the same experience: a trip to see friends ...

Popular family dining destination TGI Fridays has been compelled to close 16 locations without warning as it goes into administration. Whilst the pre-pack administration arrangement has preserved 33 ...