Tag: UK Shopping

Marks and Spencer to Close 14 In-Store Cafés Across the UK in 2026

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Samuel Turner

Quick Answer: The high street giant is trimming a small slice of its hospitality estate this year. Marks and Spencer will close 14 in-store cafés in 2026, hitting 13 sites in England and one in Scotland. The space is being handed over to food and everyday products, and no jobs are being lost. The move […]

Why Are UK Stores Closed on Easter Sunday? Full List of Closures Explained

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Samuel Turner

UK stores are closed on Easter Sunday because the law bans shops over 280 square metres from opening. It’s one of just two days a year that the giant supermarkets drop the shutters. The other is Christmas Day. Frustrating, sure. But those are the rules. KEY POINTS Large shops (over 280 sq m) in England […]