Weak currencies force up cost of living in Sub-Saharan Africa
As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies. Read More
Iceland supermarket drops Christmas advert to ‘support customers’
The frozen food retailer says it will instead spend the money supporting its customers. Read More
The Body Shop changes hands again for £200m
The ethical soaps and scrubs brand is being sold after Brazilian owner Natura failed to turn around its fortunes. Read More
US inflation eases as lower gas prices offset rent rise
Prices in the year to October rose by their lowest rate since July, even as housing costs continue to climb. Read More
McDonald’s fires 18 people after BBC investigation
The restaurant chain’s UK boss tells MPs more than 400 people have made complaints since July. Read More
Pay rises outstrip inflation by most for two years
Regular wages grew at an annual rate of 7.7% between July and September, outpacing price rises. Read More
Children working as riders for food delivery apps – BBC investigation
A black-market trade in riders’ accounts lets underage teenagers sign up for work, investigation reveals. Read More
Why businesses are pulling billions in profits from China
Foreign businesses are pulling money out of China at a faster rate than they have been putting it in. Read More
Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?
Millions of low-income households are receiving the latest cost-of-living payment between by 19 November. Read More
Avon to open physical shops in the UK for the first time
The beauty brand made famous by its door-to-door sales slogan “Ding dong, Avon calling!” is changing tack. Read More