Alan Bates to get multi-million-pound payout over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office. Read More
Manchester Pride performers and suppliers owed £1.3m, report says
Headliner Nelly Furtado – who is owed more than £145,000 – is among 180 people and companies yet to be paid. Read More
Primark’s UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases Read More
More people using family help than Buy Now Pay Later Loans – but even that can come at a cost
But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships. Read More
Pizza Hut’s parent company explores sale of struggling chain
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals. Read More
Starbucks to sell majority stake in China business
The coffee giant entered China more than a quarter of a century ago but has faced tough competition in recent years. Read More
Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Read More
Rail security to be reviewed after train stabbings
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says there could be more facial recognition CCTV after a mass stabbing on a train. Read More
Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs. Read More
Huge tax cuts not currently realistic, Farage says
The Reform UK leader rows back on his party’s previous promise to deliver £90bn of tax cuts. Read More