Business Supermarket price war could bring consumers some relief but only because the government is pushing up costs The air is suddenly full of talk about supermarket price wars. Some £4.4bn was wiped from the stock market valuations of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and... by admin March 18, 2025
Business New TOFS owner plots store closures and rent talks with landlords The new owner of The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is drawing up plans for a radical restructuring of the discount retailer just weeks after... by admin March 18, 2025
Business The way key economic data is collected is changing – here’s why it matters to you The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is making major changes to how it gathers some of the UK’s most important data. These figures shape... by admin March 18, 2025
Business Digital lender OakNorth to be parent of US bank CUB OakNorth, the British-based digital bank, will this week unveil a milestone US deal that will pave the way for it to launch a significant... by admin March 16, 2025
Business Premiership Rugby rivals and CVC to fund Newcastle Falcons loan English rugby union’s top teams and the sport’s private equity backer are in advanced talks to fund a multimillion pound loan to Newcastle Falcons... by admin March 15, 2025
Business ‘We need to get a grip’ on welfare, chancellor says – as controversial cuts widely expected The chancellor has insisted that “we do need to get a grip” on the welfare budget, saying the “current system is not working for... by admin March 14, 2025
Business Howden US takeover to pave way for $30bn stock market float Howden, the British insurance broker, is closing in on a $10bn (£7.7bn) takeover of a US-based rival that will pave the way for an... by admin March 14, 2025
Business Why the economy is not yet listening to the chancellor’s battle cry Since the turn of the year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has had a single priority, repeated loud and clear at every opportunity; growth. It was... by admin March 14, 2025
Business Economy finds reverse gear in January with surprise contraction The UK economy shrank at the start of 2025, according to official figures which had been expected to show further meagre growth. The Office... by admin March 14, 2025
Business Over-70s now more likely to pay income tax than those under 30 More retired baby boomers are paying income tax than Gen Z workers, new data from HMRC shows. by admin March 13, 2025
Business Trump threatens EU with 200% tariffs on alcohol – including wine and champagne Donald Trump has warned the European Union he will impose a 200% tariff on its alcohol – including wine and champagne – if the... by admin March 13, 2025
Business John Lewis Partnership profits leap but no bonus for third consecutive year The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has revealed a 73% rise in annual profits but ruled out a staff bonus for the third year in... by admin March 13, 2025
Business Trump trade war expands globally as 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel take effect Donald Trump’s trade war has expanded to cover the world, with 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US in effect... by admin March 12, 2025
Business Trade war: It may be harder for the UK to trump metals tariffs this time round There was no last minute reprieve. Despite a last ditch phone call to the White House, Keir Starmer was not able to secure concessions... by admin March 12, 2025
Business Small acts of defiance in Canada raise question of what country can do against Trump’s tariff trade war In Miche cafe and bar in British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, owner Allan Sinclair is turning around specific alcohol bottles on the top shelf to... by admin March 12, 2025
Business How Trump’s tariffs will affect the UK Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs have come into effect. But what are they and what do they mean for the UK? The second-time... by admin March 12, 2025
Business Donald Trump climbs down from threat to escalate trade war with Canada by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium Donald Trump briefly threatened to escalate his trade war with Canada by doubling his planned tariffs on its steel and aluminium from 25% to... by admin March 12, 2025
Business All 404 Labour MPs summoned to Downing Street to discuss benefit cuts All 404 Labour MPs have been called to Downing Street to attend a “welfare roundtable” to discuss expected major benefit cuts. Number 10’s policy... by admin March 11, 2025
Business Major UK recruiters linked to tax avoidance schemes after workers hit with crippling HMRC demands Hays, Capita, Petrofac. These are some of Britain’s best known companies and big players in the recruitment industry. Now, a Sky News investigation has... by admin March 11, 2025
Business Uncertainty index spikes amid on/off confusion over Trump tariffs If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of news to ingest on Donald Trump’s tariffs plans in recent weeks, well, you’re not... by admin March 11, 2025
