Renting: Pace of rising costs has peaked, says Zoopla
Rents on new lets in UK are up nearly 10% a year, but the pace of the increase is slowing, it says. Read More
Heather Mills’ vegan food company goes into administration
The vegan food company founded by Sir Paul McCartney’s ex-wife struggled with rising costs. Read More
Macy’s shares surge on hopes for $5.8bn buyout
Investors have reportedly offered to buy the publicly listed firm, one of the last major department stores left. Read More
Smile Direct Club: Customer ‘gutted’ over £800 loss
Dentistry trade bodies express “great concern” for patients as Smile Direct Club ceases trading. Read More
Train ticket websites warned over drip pricing
The rail regulator has written to seven third-party sites over concerns their fees are not clear enough. Read More
Oxfam workers suspend strike after revised pay offer
Charity shop workers call off four days of walkouts to consider deal, but warn strikes could resume. Read More
Rowan Glen: Yoghurt factory revival hits 20 million pots a year
Why things are looking up at a rural site saved from permanent closure by a buyout last year. Read More
McDonald’s security guard soaks homeless man’s sleeping bag
The worker is seen kicking the homeless man’s belongings away as he tries to mop the street. Read More
UK mortgage lending to fall in 2024 – trade body
Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures will lead to lower lending, UK Finance says. Read More
Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns
Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic. Read More