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Henry Saker-Clark

PA Deputy Business Editor

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Topshop is returning to UK high streets today, including the West Midlands - here’s where

Topshop is returning to UK high streets today, including the West Midlands - here’s where

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Booze bosses warn prices will rise as alcohol duty increase comes into force

Booze bosses warn prices will rise as alcohol duty increase comes into force

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Blow for Bridgnorth's The Original Factory Shop as administrators called in

Blow for Bridgnorth's The Original Factory Shop as administrators called in

Supporting image for story: Marston’s reports 'strong start' to 2026 after standout Christmas performance in latest trading update

Marston’s reports 'strong start' to 2026 after standout Christmas performance in latest trading update

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 16 famous high street brands which closed stores in 2025 including in the West Midlands

16 famous high street brands which closed stores in 2025 including in the West Midlands

November 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Popeyes plans more UK restaurants as it reaches 100 sites

Popeyes plans more UK restaurants as it reaches 100 sites

November 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: UK economic growth slows ahead of autumn Budget after JLR cyber attack and shutdown

UK economic growth slows ahead of autumn Budget after JLR cyber attack and shutdown

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack cost the UK £1.9 billion, say experts

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack cost the UK £1.9 billion, say experts

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fears for West Midlands Starbucks cafes as coffee giant Starbucks to close some of its UK stores

Fears for West Midlands Starbucks cafes as coffee giant Starbucks to close some of its UK stores

August 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 200 pubs closed in six months amid tax hikes and rising labour costs, figures show

More than 200 pubs closed in six months amid tax hikes and rising labour costs, figures show

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: A third of businesses are planning further job cuts after national insurance hikes

A third of businesses are planning further job cuts after national insurance hikes

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham and Shropshire Post Offices set to shut as company announces plans to offload 108 branches

Birmingham and Shropshire Post Offices set to shut as company announces plans to offload 108 branches

January 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: More than 13,000 high street shops closed in 2024

More than 13,000 high street shops closed in 2024