Sri Lanka airline boss says ‘don’t be a CEO during Covid’
The state-owned carrier was hit by the pandemic, soaring fuel prices and the country’s economic crisis....
Sun publisher sets aside £127m for phone hacking
News Group Newspapers has devoted £127m to cover the costs of phone hacking cases....
King Charles banknotes printed – but not ready yet
The BBC is given an exclusive first glimpse but the new notes won’t be in circulation until mid-2024....
Anti-plastic group has beef with Sainsbury’s vac pack mince over recycling
A Plastic Planet says new vac packs do not go in most household recycling but Sainsbury’s says they can be taken to stores....
High Streets see revival of weekend shopping
With more workers back in offices many people are returning to pre-pandemic habits, a retail group says....
World economy faces weakest growth since 1990 – IMF
The weak outlook reflects a sharp rise in borrowing costs weighing on businesses and households....
CBI lobby group in ‘difficult place’ after rape claim, says member
Andy Wood, boss of brewer Adnams, says his company is considering its membership of the group....
New tax year: Higher rates for some but benefit rises may ease hit
Frozen thresholds add to the personal income tax burden but the state pension and benefits will rise within days....
Treasury steps back from CBI over misconduct claims
The BBC understands the chancellor and officials have “paused engagement” with the business group....
Men still out-earn women in most jobs
Eight out of 10 businesses pay men more than women, despite a continued push for equality....