Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage
Sophie and Hannah Pycroft’s business has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories. Read More
Shop sales fall in October as Budget fears hit spending
Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a “notably poor” month. Read More
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible. Read More
How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises
Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that. Read More
Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds. Read More
Charged £720 to have a key cut – soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder. Read More
Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad. Read More
Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993. Read More
Thames, Yorkshire and Welsh Water blocked from using customer money for bonuses
The regulator Ofwat’s new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills. Read More
Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told
The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal “wildly overbroad” and claiming it will hurt consumers. Read More