The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay....
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May....
Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January
Rain plus the political environment is creating a “powerful psychological need for escape”, travel agents say....
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a “huge win for shoppers”....
UK economy grew by ‘subdued’ 0.1% at end of 2025
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show....
Instagram boss: Too much social media use is ‘personal thing’
Instagram’s Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors....
Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas....
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches....
‘Fear and alienation’: Senior Co-op staff complain of ‘toxic’ culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff...
Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year
The US carmaker’s tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration’s tariff relief program....