THE owner of HMV is considering a swoop on WHSmith’s unwanted 500 high street stores, The Sun can reveal. It is understood that advisers working for WHSmith have been in discussions with Doug Putma…
BURBERRY’S return to its outerwear roots has comforted investors who had cold-shouldered the brand. New boss Joshua Schulman is focusing a turnaround of the struggling luxury business on coats and …
WETHERSPOONS plotting pubs abroad to cater to the growing thirst for the chain of cheap boozers, The Sun can exclusively reveal. Sir Tim Martin said that Spoons was considering franchises overseas …
THE cost of Britain’s borrowing hit a 27-year high yesterday — sparking fears of more tax rises. Squeezed Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “within a whisker” of breaking her own economic rules, say econ…
MILKOS are back in demand amid hopes for a big roll-out of dairy deliveries. It is being driven by eco-conscious households who prefer glass bottles as well as those who dislike frequently dashing …
IT’S a bit gloomy out there, with fears of another recession and inflation soaring. To stop us festering in a depressive Christmas fug, I’ve scraped the barrel of optimism for reasons to be cheerfu…
ICELAND’S boss has said “food is too cheap” despite three years of rising prices during the cost-of-living crisis. Richard Walker said the relaunch of its interest-free loans for customers to spend…
DIRECT LINE has accepted a £3.6billion takeover offer from rival Aviva in a move that will create a home and car insurance giant. Aviva sweetened its bid to 275p-a-share yesterday after two previou…
SIR James Dyson has attacked Labour’s Budget as an “act of self-harm” on the economy. The rap came as more than half of British businesses brace for job cuts and higher prices. Sir James, one of Br…
THE use of cash has grown for the second year in a row, amid worries that more businesses are refusing to accept notes and coins. Cash was used in 19.9 per cent of all UK transactions in 2023 — up …
FOOD and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with the US, the Business Secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds was yesterday trying to reset relations with businesses reeling…
FEWER than 140 days ago, Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer were handed the keys to the UK economy. They promised a smooth journey to prosperity for fed-up families and business leaders left …
FORD announced plans yesterday to axe 800 British jobs — just minutes before sending one of its bosses to crisis talks with the Government over electric car targets. The car giant blamed weaker dem…
THE BANK OF ENGLAND governor yesterday said the Budget risked job losses and interest rates staying higher for longer. Andrew Bailey told MPs the Bank would take a “gradual” approach to further int…
MORE than £49billion has been raised for good causes by the National Lottery — and its new owners are setting their sights on raising even more cash. In February, after a lengthy regulatory process…
FIRMS big and small have slammed the Chancellor for saddling them with extra costs in her Budget. They say Rachel Reeves’ hike in taxes, despite a vow to be “pro-business”, contradicts her growth a…
A £250MILLION fund set up to boost women in business and backed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been snubbed by City institutions. Only Barclays, asset manager M&G, bank Morgan Stanley, Vis…
LABOUR’S worker reforms will cost business £5billion a year and raise the risk of higher prices and job losses, the Government’s analysis shows. Nearly one in five companies will have to react to t…
BRITISH health tech firm Zoe, championed by celebrities including Davina McCall, has launched a second round of layoffs in six months. Last year Zoe was deemed one of the fastest-growing firms in t…
THE Chancellor last night tried to reassure tax-raid stressed entrepreneurs by telling them: “You’ve got a friend in me.” Rachel Reeves turned on the charm at a summit that called for greater inves…
A GATHERING to show the best of British to world business leaders has halal meat as its main menu option. The Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary are hosting the much-vaunted Intern…