7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer
Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm. Read More
Second homes for sale treble in Welsh county after council tax hike
There were 135 second homes up for sale in Pembrokeshire in July up from 38 the previous year. Read More
John Lewis brings back ‘never knowingly undersold’
The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers. Read More
UK house prices hit two-year high
The recent rate cut has boosted confidence among homebuyers, the UK’s largest mortgage lender says. Read More
UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law. Read More
Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut
Changes to second class deliveries could be allowed to keep the first class service unchanged. Read More
Rise in fines for term-time holidays won’t stop us, say parents
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices. Read More
Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail
New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales. Read More
Why this US jobs report matters and what to watch
The report is a key gauge of the US economy – a top issue in the presidential election. Read More
US plans to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel – US media
The controversial move comes during a heated election year in the US. Read More