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A fast‑fashion retailer with more than 40 stores and around 1,000 employees across Britain, is seeking urgent funding after a weak Christmas trading period placed fresh strain on the business.Quiz has already closed 23 branches over the past year as it attempts to stabilise its finances. The Scottish‑founded brand has been squeezed by fierce competition from ultra‑low‑cost online rivals Shein and Temu, which have rapidly expanded their presence in the UK market.Once seen as a potential challenger to Boohoo, Quiz has struggled to maintain market share while facing rising costs and declining high‑street footfall.Sources said several turnaround funds have approached…

Rhodri Talfan Davies has been confirmed as the BBC’s interim director-general following the resignation of Tim Davie.Mr Davies, who currently served as the broadcaster’s Director of Nations, will now sit on the BBC’s executive committee.He will join the BBC board from February 1 as an executive director, a position he will hold until he takes over as interim director-general on April 3.In a note to staff about Mr Davies, BBC chair Samir Shah said: “He is an outstanding leader who brings deep editorial experience and a passionate commitment to the power of public service broadcasting to reach and represent audiences…

One in seven drivers believe electric cars cannot safely drive through water, according to new research, as heavy rain and storms batter parts of the UK. The findings follow Storm Chandra which has been bringing strong winds, flooding and widespread disruption, leaving roads covered in deep puddles and standing water. Despite the conditions, experts stated electric vehicles have been designed to cope with wet weather just like petrol and diesel cars. A survey of 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by car manufacturer BYD, found 14 per cent of drivers think electric cars cannot drive through water at all. The same research…

She named several members of staff who had been complicit in the abuse. They included ex-headmaster Anthony Chenevix-Trench, who she said had been employed at the school “despite having a problem with drink, and having a propensity to beat boys excessively” at his former school, Eton.

Northern Ireland have appointed Kris Lindsay as interim manager for their first pair of 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers in March.Tanya Oxtoby left the post to manage Newcastle United in November after two years in charge and, with no permanent replacement appointed, Lindsay will take charge of games away to Switzerland on 3 March and home to Turkey four days later. Lindsay, who is currently manager of the Northern Ireland men’s under-16 team, was previously at the helm of Irish Premiership side Dungannon Swifts, and served as first-team coach for Cliftonville and Glenavon.Lindsay was also first-team coach for the Northern…

A leading restaurant and pub owner has criticised the government’s business rates relief, saying it “leaves the sector out to dry” and fails to address the real issues facing hospitality.Speaking from the Old Thatch in Wimborne, Dorset, Andy Lennox said the 15 per cent reduction in business rates was little more than a “sticking plaster.” He argued that proper reform, including a VAT rate aligned with Europe at 13 per cent, is needed to help pubs, restaurants, and cafes survive and thrive. Mr Lennox said: “We really wanted to lift the ban because we genuinely want to engage with Labour…

Kemi Badenoch has been criticised for her “insulting” attack on Tory defectors, taking aim at Suella Braverman, Robert Jenrick and Nadhim Zahawi.Discussing the Tory leader’s latest speech on GB News, commentator Mike Parry took issue with Mrs Badenoch for “lashing out” at her former colleagues.Mrs Badenochused the press conference as an opportunity to bash the three Reform UK defectors, branding them “drama queens”.Directly attacking Mrs Braverman, Mr Jenrick, and Mr Zahawi she swiped: “To those who are defecting, who don’t actually disagree with our policies, I will say, I’m sorry you didn’t win the leadership contest.”I’m sorry you didn’t get…

Prince William visited a community hub in North London today to engage with young people whose lives have been transformed through BBC Children in Need funding.The Prince of Wales travelled to the Ubele Initiative, located at the Wolves Lane Centre, where he learned about youth-led social action projects supported by the We Move FWD programme.The initiative represents a decade-long commitment from BBC Children in Need, working alongside BBC Radio 1Xtra, to expand opportunities for Black children and young people throughout the UK.Ubele serves as a community partner for We Move FWD, focusing on empowering Black and minoritised communities through programmes…

The Original Factory Shop is set to enter administration this week, placing around 1,200 positions in jeopardy across its network of roughly 130 outlets.The chain was already teetering on the edge of failure when Modella Capital acquired it last year.According to Sky News, the discount retailer is anticipated to appoint Interpath as its insolvency practitioner, potentially as early as Wednesday afternoon.Sources indicate that Interpath plans to keep stores trading throughout the administration process.Modella filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators earlier this month and has since been in discussions with potential buyers, though industry observers remain doubtful that a…