This Week in Birmingham Food and Drink: Closures, Top Picks, and Exciting Ideas Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham food drink restaurants michelin pubs worldcup closures competition recommendations Hello Food Club friends! It’s Kirsty Bosley here, your go-to guide for all things delicious in Birmingham — and yes, I’m kicking off with a little World Cup enthusiasm. As football fever grips the city, I’m keeping an eye on … Read More
Four Major High Street Chains to Close Up to 400 Stores in Global Restructuring Tuesday, June 9, 2026 retail closures tfg fashion phaseeight storecount profitability omnichannel whitestuff reshaping Global retail group TFG, owner of popular fashion brands Phase Eight, Hobbs, Whistles, and White Stuff, is planning a significant restructuring that could result in the closure of up to 400 stores worldwide. This comes as … Read More
NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Santander to Close 86 Branches in June 2026 Amid Shift to Online Banking Sunday, June 7, 2026 banking closures branches natwest lloyds halifax santander online digital banks In a continued move towards digital banking, NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland will close a total of 86 branches in June 2026. This marks another phase of branch closures as these institutions respond to the … Read More
Major UK High Street Chain British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Stores Friday, June 5, 2026 charity retail closures britishheartfoundation fundraising highstreet volunteer sustainability cardiovascular donations The British Heart Foundation (BHF), a prominent UK high street charity retailer operating 680 stores nationwide, has announced plans to close 150 of its outlets over the next two years. The decision, driven primarily by … Read More
Thousands of Fish and Chip Shops Face Closure Amid Rising Costs and New £3.50 Minimum Price Monday, June 1, 2026 fishandchips prices labourparty economy smallbusiness energycosts foodindustry netzero closures britain Households across England are bracing for sharper price hikes at fish and chip shops as rising costs strain small business owners. Steve Mathews, 59, who runs Britain’s cheapest chip shop, has been compelled to raise his … Read More
Major UK Restaurant Chain Set to Close Half of Its Locations Following Sister Brand's Retrenchment Thursday, April 30, 2026 restaurants closures uk mediterranean hospitality cva therealgreek francomanca karaligroup côte A leading Mediterranean restaurant group is poised to close approximately half of its UK outlets as it seeks a rescue agreement. The Karali Group, which owns the French brasserie chain Côte, is reportedly in advanced … Read More