UK High Street News
Here you will find the latest Shopping Centres, High Streets & Retail Parks news. Find out how the economy is affecting British high streets, what events are impacting footfall across major retail spaces and what brands are coming and going from the UK’s shopping centres and retail parks.
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Fed welcomes new laws to crack down on retail crime
The Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) says new measures to tackle assaults and theft in shops are welcome and long overdue. The Crime and Policing Bill,... View Article

New crime and policing bill aims to protect high streets
Announced today, the government has unveiled a sweeping Crime and Policing Bill aimed at transforming the fight against retail crime and restoring confidence on British high... View Article

Eldon Square names new centre director
Newcastle’s Eldon Square has appointed Helen Cowie as its new centre director. Born and raised in the North East, Cowie has previously held a range of... View Article

Why Apprenticeship Levy reform is crucial for industry growth
Apprenticeships hold the key to addressing the UK’s skills shortage and transforming the retail workforce for the future. But with half of retailers’ £250 million Apprenticeship... View Article

Retail’s people champions unite as Judges for the People in Retail Awards 2025
The People in Retail Awards 2025 is proud to announce its panel of judges, featuring some of the finest and most accomplished leaders from across the... View Article

Battersea Power Station to see opening of new exhibition venue
Battersea Power Station is to see a new exhibition space launch at its south London location. The new venue, called NEON at Battersea Power Station, will... View Article

Specsavers takes new store at Derby’s M Park Farm
Specsavers has become the latest tenant at Derby’s M Park Farm Shopping Centre. The optician has taken a ten-year lease for 2,526 square feet of retail... View Article

Higgidy to pop up on Goodge Street for National Pie Day
The Higgidy premium pie brand will be launching its first physical retail space with a pop up shop marking National Pie Day on 23 January. Situated... View Article

Trio of fashion brands open stores in London’s Soho
London’s Soho has seen the opening of three new fashion stores by Carhartt WIP, Ronning and Blackhorse Lane Ateliers. Carhartt WIP has relocated within the area to a... View Article

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