Claire’s closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain’s standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland. Read More
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner. Read More
Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
Customers want great value but that doesn’t necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou. Read More
‘I don’t want the children to see how worried we are’: UK family finances hit by Iran war
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets. Read More
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta’s rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants. Read More
Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain. Read More
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China’s BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels. Read More
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons. Read More
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit. Read More
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements. Read More