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High street job losses climb to 170,000 amid rising tax burdens
The UK’s struggling high street has shed nearly 170,000 retail jobs this year—the biggest annual toll since pandemic lockdowns in 2020—as shops grapple with higher taxes, surging costs and weakening consumer spending. Figures from Altus Group and the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) reveal a 42 per cent jump inContinue Reading
Stone Age architecture in Near East was far more advanced than thought, archaeologists say
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Early architecture in the Near East included a variety of structures built using advanced techniques, according to a new study thatContinue Reading
Mrs Brown’s Boys to film new series in spring despite low ratings and racism row
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has confirmed another season of the long-running BBC series despite recent calls for the showContinue Reading
YouTube urged by Nandy to promote higher quality children’s content
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email YouTube and other online video sites have been urged by the Government to push more “high quality” content to children. CultureContinue Reading
Single cigarette costs up to 22 minutes of life, new predictions warn
Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free Women lose 22 minutes of their life with each cigarette they smoke while one shortens a man’s life by 17 minutes, expertsContinue Reading
Restructurings could rise next year as Budget cost rises loom, warn experts
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Insolvencies and restructuring could rise further over the start of 2025 as firms face moreContinue Reading
SNL movie director says Chevy Chase delivered brutal verdict moments after film ended
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Director Jason Reitman has shared Chevy Chase’s brutal verdict on his new Saturday Night Live film. Juno and Up in theContinue Reading
The Business of Fun: Redefining Entertainment through Innovation
In today’s digital age, the entertainment industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, reshaping how we experience and engage with content. From virtual reality experiences to personalized streaming services, innovation is driving unprecedented changes in how we consume and interact with entertainment. The Digital Revolution in Entertainment The convergence of technologyContinue Reading
Real Estate, Resilience, and Giving Back
Kris Thorkelson, born on August 6, 1968, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist with a diverse background in real estate. Growing up on a farm near Riverton, Kris learned the value of hard work and collaboration from an early age. In 2010, Kris founded Thorwin Properties. TheContinue Reading
The most common online casino issues and complaints
Playing at online casinos is a hobby for millions of people across the UK and around the world. Online casinos have exploded in popularity in the last five years, leading to a huge industry. New online casinos are launched every month to keep up with demand. As with any industry,Continue Reading




















