Cost of living: Loyalty card prices mask price hikes, says Which?
Sainsbury’s and Tesco deny misleading customers on price offers through loyalty schemes....
HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch
The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays....
Eurozone interest rates raised to all-time high
The European Central Bank increases rates for the 10th time in a row to a record high....
France’s Carrefour puts up ‘shrinkflation’ warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be....
John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer
The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028....
Arm share sale values UK chip designer at over $54bn
The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors....
Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years
Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher....
Rick Stein defends £2 chip shop condiments charge
Some customers have objected to price hikes being applied to some sauces, saying they were “disappointed”....
The Range set to agree £5m deal to buy Wilko brand
The Range will own the Wilko brand and website and could choose to sell some of its products in its shops....
Wet weather in July dampens UK economy
Official figures show the wet weather, along with industrial action, caused the UK economy to shrink....