Economy
Food inflation: a headache for CEOs and consumers alike 
Food inflation: a headache for CEOs and consumers alike
Soaring inflation is hitting big companies such as Unilever
30 Jul 2021
The future of the British high street
The future of the British high street
Entertainment, experiences and homes are earmarked to replace vacant retail sites
26 Jul 2021
A bumpy recovery for the economy
A bumpy recovery for the economy
Inflation has been spooking markets, but the surging Delta variant poses a much greater risk
22 Jul 2021
Why are the Tories planning to increase national insurance?
Why are the Tories planning to increase national insurance?
Government set to renege on manifesto pledge not to hike NICs
20 Jul 2021
Govcoins: everything you need to know about the ‘revolutionary’ digital currencies
Govcoins: everything you need to know about the ‘revolutionary’ digital currencies
Govcoins would allow the creation of faster, safer payment systems, but raise major concerns about data privacy
15 Jul 2021
Sugar and salt tax: the strategy to break ‘junk food cycle’
Sugar and salt tax: the strategy to break ‘junk food cycle’
Review proposes new levy but there are concerns food prices will increase
15 Jul 2021
Wealth gap ‘turbo-charged’ by the pandemic
Wealth gap ‘turbo-charged’ by the pandemic
New report reveals that household wealth increased by £900bn
12 Jul 2021
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Stamp duty ‘D-day’: what next for the housing market?
Stamp duty ‘D-day’: what next for the housing market?
At midnight tonight the tax-free threshold drops from £500,000 to £250,000
30 Jun 2021
Brexit and insurance issues threaten music industry’s return
Brexit and insurance issues threaten music industry’s return
#LetTheMusicMove campaign is launched by 200 acts to save touring in the EU
23 Jun 2021
Will Tory MPs scupper planning reforms?
Will Tory MPs scupper planning reforms?
After the shock by-election defeat the prime minister has had a ‘wake-up call’
22 Jun 2021
Working from home: flexible future or a zombie nation?
Working from home: flexible future or a zombie nation?
A ‘default’ right to work remotely could be made law under new government proposals
17 Jun 2021
Freedom Day delay: ‘catastrophic’ for businesses on life support
Freedom Day delay: ‘catastrophic’ for businesses on life support
Billions to be wiped from economy and Sunak rejects calls to extend furlough scheme
14 Jun 2021
‘Bride and doom’: 12,500 weddings a week at risk
‘Bride and doom’: 12,500 weddings a week at risk
PM expected to comment specifically on the topic in his address on Monday
9 Jun 2021
G7’s ‘seismic’ tax deal: what will it mean for companies?
G7’s ‘seismic’ tax deal: what will it mean for companies?
Proposed minimum global level of corporate tax will target multinationals and tech giants
8 Jun 2021
First Homes: will first-time buyers really benefit?
First Homes: will first-time buyers really benefit?
A property ‘scramble’ is predicted while many people could still be priced out
7 Jun 2021
What is universal basic income?
What is universal basic income?
Care leavers in Wales could receive payments in pilot scheme
4 Jun 2021
Ferrero ‘gobbles up’ Jammie Dodgers maker Burton’s
Ferrero ‘gobbles up’ Jammie Dodgers maker Burton’s
Wetherspoons boss calls for more EU migration and other breaking business news
2 Jun 2021
Cash to be used for just 7% of UK shop payments by 2024
Cash to be used for just 7% of UK shop payments by 2024
Heinz serves up ketchup production in Britain and other breaking business news
1 Jun 2021
The UK housing boom: what do the experts say?
The UK housing boom: what do the experts say?
These are the ‘hottest’ housing markets, according to those in the know
28 May 2021
Amazon recruits Bond and Rocky for streaming battle
Amazon recruits Bond and Rocky for streaming battle
M&S step up store closures, a hospitality hiring spree, and other breaking business news
27 May 2021
Long working hours cause 745,000 deaths a year, study reveals
Long working hours cause 745,000 deaths a year, study reveals
Last Debenhams stores close, Amazon plans UK recruitment drive, and other breaking business news
17 May 2021
Bitcoin price crashes after Tesla suspends payments
Bitcoin price crashes after Tesla suspends payments
Crossrail hits ‘crucial milestone’, new UK cruise line is launched, and other breaking business news
13 May 2021
UK economy shows resilience in first quarter
UK economy shows resilience in first quarter
Pret checks out Tesco store openings and other breaking business news
12 May 2021
Queen’s Speech: what does it mean for UK business?
Queen’s Speech: what does it mean for UK business?
Key economic bills include planning system reform and a lifetime skills guarantee
11 May 2021
Royal Mail trials drones for deliveries from UK mainland to Isles of Scilly
Royal Mail trials drones for deliveries from UK mainland to Isles of Scilly
Wendy’s serves up plan to take on the ‘burger big boys’, and other breaking business news
10 May 2021
Royal Mint unveils largest ever coin - a 10kg solid gold beast
Royal Mint unveils largest ever coin - a 10kg solid gold beast
Heathrow Covid losses hit £2.4bn, Apple profits double, and other breaking business news
29 Apr 2021
1,500 homes to be created from empty offices in City of London
1,500 homes to be created from empty offices in City of London
Shoppers snap up Crocs, revenues soar at Google owner Alphabet, and other breaking business news
28 Apr 2021
Autumn holiday bookings surge amid summer uncertainty
Autumn holiday bookings surge amid summer uncertainty
Brits ‘rediscover their love of reading’, Tesla posts biggest ever profit, and other breaking business news
27 Apr 2021
Why inflation might surge after the Covid pandemic
Why inflation might surge after the Covid pandemic
Coronavirus support measures could lead to price increases in coming months
26 Apr 2021
Homeowners face delays for improvements due to worker shortage
Homeowners face delays for improvements due to worker shortage
Shandy set for a revival, JP Morgan ‘clearly misjudged’ Super League backlash, and other breaking business news
26 Apr 2021
Phone users hang up landline in favour of mobile and video
Phone users hang up landline in favour of mobile and video
UK economy ‘roars’ back, Ikea to invest £3.4bn in renewable energy, and other breaking business news
22 Apr 2021
New iMac takes the spotlight at Apple event
New iMac takes the spotlight at Apple event
Amazon’s ‘cutting edge’ new venture, UK beach hut prices soar, and other breaking business news
21 Apr 2021
Bank of England and Treasury consider ‘Britcoin’ plan
Bank of England and Treasury consider ‘Britcoin’ plan
Tesco fined £7.56m for selling out-of-date food, 813,000 jobs lost, and other breaking business news
20 Apr 2021
Working from home: can it last?
Working from home: can it last?
As lockdown eases, the future of the office is more uncertain than ever
16 Apr 2021
