In Praise of the Unfashionable Bank Branch
Banks have closed thousands of branches in the name of digital efficiency. For a specific, often overlooked group of customers, that…
James Whitfield
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Stories tagged “High Street”.
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The great British pub: why thousands close and what survives
Britain has lost roughly a quarter of its pubs since 2000, and the pattern of closures tracks property values and the tied-lease model more…
Elena Marsh
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Business rates explained: the tax high streets love to hate
Business rates tax the notional rent of commercial property, fixed at a valuation date years in the past, which is why declining shops can…
Marcus Vale
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Why Britain's Pub Closures Are a Warning Sign, Not Just Nostalgia
Thousands of British pubs have closed over the past two decades. It is tempting to file this under sentimental decline — but the underlying…
James Whitfield
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The UK High Street in 2026: What's Dying and What's Replacing It
Britain's high streets are undergoing their most dramatic transformation in a generation, as vacancy rates climb and a new wave of…
James Whitfield
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UK Business Rates Reform 2026: What's Changing for Retailers
Business rates reform announced in the 2025 Budget will see retail, hospitality and leisure properties face higher multipliers from April…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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What Happened to the British High Street?
The British high street has been transforming for two decades. Here is what caused the changes, which businesses are surviving and what…
Marcus Vale
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Retail Technology in the UK: The Tools Transforming Physical Stores
From AI-driven inventory systems to contactless everything, UK retailers are investing heavily in technology to keep physical stores…
Marcus Obi
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UK High Street Crisis Deepens: 17,000 Store Closures in 2024 as Retail market Transforms
British high streets faced their worst year on record in 2024, with over 17,000 chain store closures as rising business rates, online…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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