Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over ‘slave-like’ conditions
The Public Labour Prosecutor’s Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued. Read More
Biofuel plant ‘faces closure after US trade deal’
Vivergo Fuels, based near Hull, says government support is needed within “the next few weeks”. Read More
IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast. Read More
KFC to create 7,000 jobs to fend off rivals Wingstop and Popeyes
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion. Read More
Alan Bates’ ‘kangaroo court’ claims denied
The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress. Read More
‘We make more money from weddings now than farming’
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle. Read More
Tesco shoppers mock ‘VAR’-style cameras at self-checkout
The supermarket’s latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints. Read More
Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May. Read More
Higher-level apprenticeship funding to be scrapped as focus shifts to under-22s
The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places. Read More
Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fittings
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy. Read More