Worst year for business closures since 2009
The last six months saw the highest number of quarterly insolvencies since 2009. This comes as figures for the three
Church Street traders speak in favour of permanent pedestrianisation
Church Street traders have spoken in favour of a permanent pedestrianisation of the Twickenham hotspot. Church Street was pedestrianised on
Tooting Market manager aiming high as new expansion announced
The manager of one of Britain’s leading indoor markets has his eyes on the future after announcing that a new
‘A real slap in the face’: Brixton Arches traders fight back against Network Rail eviction
Defiant traders in the Brixton railway arches are refusing to give in to the planned Network Rail evictions without a
Why fashion forward boutique JZD has Clapham style all sewn up
In the battle of the independent chic boutiques, JZD is Clapham Old Town’s undisputed champion – SW Londoner meets fashionable
Recession-hit bargain hunters flock to Clapham’s charity shops
Summary: Charity shops on the high street have experienced an increase in sales since the recession. Image: By Sandy Dhaliwal
Boris places small shops high on the agenda
Summary: Boris Johnson to launch a review on how best to support small businesses. By Tom Uden and Edd Gent