Thousands of small businesses in the UK have already received £25,000 cash grants as part of the government's coronavirus support package.

High streets start receiving first of £22 billion coronavirus benefit package

ITV News has obtained new figures showing a plunge in high street footfall since the Government's change in policy announced on Monday. 

New coronavirus policy prompts plunge in high street footfall, figures show

KPMG has been appointed and will continue to seek a buyer for the 139-year-old business.

The retailer has become the latest victim of the high street downturn after a ‘sustained period of challenging trading conditions’.

The chain said it will find new jobs for staff where possible.

The arrests took place on Tuesday but did not include former chairman Luke Johnson, according to the Sunday Times.

WHSmith has once again been voted the UK’s worst high street shop in an annual survey.

Pharmacy giant Boots is considering closing around 200 stores in an attempt to revive the company's fortunes.

Prezzo, Byron Burger and Gourmet Burger Kitchen are just a few of the high profile eatery chains to bit hit by economic headwinds.

The Sports Direct boss is said to have spoken with music and entertainment industry figures about a possible rescue deal.

High streets across the UK have enjoyed a bustling final Saturday before Christmas but many stores remain underwhelmed by their takings.

Bad weather and the online shopping trend could be to blame, says an expert.

High Streets are set to suffer their biggest decline in festive shoppers since the recession - it could put some stores out of business.

Numbers visiting high streets have been in gentle decline for almost a decade but the latest data suggests the trend is intensifying.

The businessman, who recently bought House of Fraser, told MPs there should be an additional tax for online retailers.