Business

The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification. Read More

A private consortium proposes a 50-mile (80km) link after a review commissioned by the regions’ mayors. Read More

Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents. Read More

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. Read More

Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites. Read More

Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests. Read More

The row erupted when Tesco proposed firing staff at some distribution centres and rehiring them on lower pay. Read More

Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a “challenging market”, but revenues at Waitrose grew. Read More

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. Read More