Bensons for Beds buys 19 Carpetright stores
Furniture chain Bensons buys 19 Carpetright stores after carpet retailer collapse. Read More
Reeves refuses to rule out capital gains tax rise
It’s important to “strike the right balance” when deciding on tax policies, the chancellor says. Read More
US stock markets rise after days of turmoil
Shares in the US opened higher but markets in the UK and Europe stayed down after a cautious open. Read More
Deadline extended for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover talks
The company employs about 2,400 people, most of whom work in Bristol. Read More
Water firms to be punished for years of sewage leaks
Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks. Read More
Is the US really heading for recession?
Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way? Read More
UK violence will ‘leave a scar’ on High Streets
The chair of the Federation of Small Businesses said that damage caused would take “months” to put right. Read More
Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn
HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development. Read More
Why are there so many fast-food offers on?
Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned. Read More
US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth
US stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy. Read More