Bad weather brings rise in insurance claims
Payouts hit a high but homeowners faced hikes in premiums and providers face further criticism. Read More
The ‘superfood’ taking over fields in northern India
New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India. Read More
Flooring firm with sites in John Lewis collapses
The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses. Read More
Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park
Superfans were told guests will go “on a journey through the African savanna” alongside a growing Simba. Read More
‘Serious concerns’ about CrossCountry rail service
In a scathing letter to the rail operator’s interim heads, the transport secretary puts the company on notice. Read More
Concerns over ‘dangerous gases’ at closed copper mine
A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears. Read More
Concern over state pension errors for widows
New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension. Read More
Vinted U-turns on delivery changes after backlash
The popular app was trialling a new way of choosing postage but users said it made selling more difficult. Read More
Asda to put more staff on checkouts in stores
The firm denied the move was about shoppers’ preference for a human to help them rather than a machine. Read More
Final offer of £5.4bn for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover
Plans for the financial firm’s future have been announced by the company’s new owners. Read More