Business Ben & Jerry’s boss being ‘replaced’ in new row with UK parent firm Ben and Jerry’s claims its chief executive has been sacked amid a longstanding row with its UK parent firm over ice cream maker’s political... by admin March 19, 2025
Business Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton becomes first individual to sue Post Office and Fujitsu after uncovering ‘fraud’ A sub-postmaster made famous for being portrayed in the ITV Post Office drama is taking the state-owned body and Fujitsu to court. Lee Castleton... by admin March 19, 2025
Business Nearly 100 Santander UK branches to close – with 750 jobs at risk Up to 750 jobs are at risk at Santander bank under plans to close nearly a quarter of its high street branches. The high... by admin March 19, 2025
Business Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down as boss One of Tesla’s earliest investors has told Sky News that Elon Musk should step aside as the carmaker’s chief executive unless he gives up... by admin March 18, 2025
Business Thames Water delays request for even more expensive bills as six offers of new investment received The UK’s biggest water provider has delayed its request for even higher customer bills. Thames Water has deferred its appeal to the Competition and... by admin March 18, 2025
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
