Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK’s brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change. Read More
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026. Read More
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Read More
‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? Read More
Trump wants new Fed chair to be ‘totally independent’
The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh’s predecessor to cut interest rates. Read More
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as ‘lower value human capital’
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change. Read More
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by “significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices”. Read More
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. Read More
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon’s UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system “isn’t necessarily producing young people who are ready for work”. Read More
Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
It is the first holiday period since the EU’s new border system was fully implemented. Read More