Sarah Butler

Read this exciting story from The Guardian April 01, 2026 issue. Denby called in administrators yesterday, putting the 217-year-old Derbyshire pottery at risk of closure with the loss of almost 600 jobs.

Sarah Butler 2 min read Lidl is to open 50 new UK stores in the year ahead as it aims to overtake Morrisons as the country's fifth largest supermarket chain.

Sarah Butler 3 min read Starbucks's UK retail arm received a £13.7m corporation tax credit last year, even as its sales increased 6% and it added more than 90 stores.

Credit can be used to offset future bills as full-year losses at UK division widen to £41.3m and it adds 92 stores

Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environment

Sarah Butler 2 min read Jewellery chain Claire's is closing its final UK stores on Tuesday, cutting about 1,000 jobs months after falling into administration.

Sources say staff have been asked to pack up final stock and equipment after waves of closures

Sarah Butler 3 min read Co-op is secretly marking commonly-stolen items including alcohol and laundry detergents with invisible “forensic

Exclusive: Accessories chain will be reopened in the UK by its operator in France, Austria, Portugal and Spain

The jewellery and accessories chain Claire's is expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores to be reopened from June onwards by the