Business

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable. Read More

Sophie and Hannah Pycroft’s business has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories. Read More

Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a “notably poor” month. Read More

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible. Read More

Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that. Read More

Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds. Read More

A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder. Read More

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad. Read More

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993. Read More

The regulator Ofwat’s new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills. Read More