William Leiton, who manages Steve's Superette in the Spencer Mountain area, plans to open the Crowders Mountain Trading Post.

Many smaller businesses can’t afford to move manufacturing out of China while remaining competitive, experts say.

INDEPENDENT shops on high streets are closing at a rapid rate. Last year the UK lost 37 shops a day, with 13,500 closing for good in 2024, a rise of 28% on 2023, according to the Centre for Retail ...