Full List of NCP Car Parks at Risk of Closure Following Company’s Entry into Administration Wednesday, March 18, 2026 ncp administration carparks insolvency pricewaterhousecoopers ukparking closure retail business parking NCP, a well-known name in UK parking services for over 90 years, has entered administration, casting uncertainty over numerous car parks nationwide. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as joint administrators … Read More
Midlands Faces Nation’s Worst Shoplifting Crisis, New Data Shows Wednesday, March 18, 2026 midlands shoplifting crime retail theft violence britishretailconsortium safety deliverydrivers security Nearly 30 percent of shoppers in the Midlands have witnessed shoplifting, marking the region as one of the worst-hit in the country. Recent data reveals that 29 percent of people in the West Midlands have seen theft in stores … Read More
Ten-Year Plan to Demolish Birmingham High Street Site Threatens Hotel, Shops, and Major GP Surgery Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham demolition development highstreet planning gpsurgery housing urbanrenewal construction retail A significant site in Birmingham city centre faces potential demolition over the next decade to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project. Henley Investment Management Limited and Sixth Street have submitted a planning … Read More
UK’s Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co Ends Nearly 20-Year Journey Tuesday, March 10, 2026 chocolate confectionery ukbusiness closure innovation gourmetchocolatepizzaco nottinghamshire smallbusiness retail bankruptcy The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co, a cherished UK chocolate brand known for its distinctive chocolate “pizzas,” has officially ceased trading after almost two decades in business. Based in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, the company … Read More
Morrisons Upgrades Self-Service and Manned Checkouts Across UK Stores Monday, March 9, 2026 morrisons checkouts self-service technology retail uk supermarket upgrades efficiency customerexperience Morrisons is implementing a significant upgrade to its checkout systems in all UK stores, including locations in Birmingham. The supermarket giant has introduced advanced technology to both its self-service and manned … Read More
Robbery and Threats: Daily Struggles for Traders in Dudley’s Troubled Town Centre Sunday, March 8, 2026 dudley crime shoplifting traders theft antisocial security charity retail threats In Dudley’s town centre, business owners are battling a tide of crime and antisocial behaviour that has become part of daily life. From blocked toilets caused by discarded stolen goods and changed clothes, to crooks brazenly … Read More