Labubu maker sees sales soar after launch of mini version of toy
The Chinese company saw strong sales in overseas markets, especially in the US. Read More
Fining firms for sewage spills will get ‘quicker and easier’, says government
The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others. Read More
Wegovy maker’s board shaken up as directors quit
The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance. Read More
Bank chief says US firm collapses ring ‘alarm bells’
The Bank of England governor says the collapse of two US firms could be a sign of wider problems in the financial sector. Read More
Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates
Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery explores sale citing buyer interest
The announcement sets the stage for a potential bidding war over the US media conglomerate that owns HBO, CNN and other networks. Read More
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says. Read More
Pizza Hut reveals locations where restaurants will close
Administrators said the business had been hit by “challenging trading conditions and increased costs”. Read More
Reeves plans to ‘scrap needless form filling’ for firms
The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was “not working as it should” and said the reforms would boost growth. Read More
My house cost $150,000 more to build even before new tariffs hit
Tariffs on furniture and lumber could intensify the US housing market’s woes and push up prices. Read More