Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne
The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne. Read More
Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m). Read More
‘We can’t justify a £52 lunch’: Middle-income families cut back on days out
A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest. Read More
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content. Read More
Would you build your own apps?
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI. Read More
Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says “very good and productive” talks have been held. Read More
Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found “a mouse contamination event” last autumn. Read More
Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax. Read More
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US – but can the example be repeated? Read More
Why do the West’s farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an “overnight shock” to west country farmers. Read More