Wilko: Bidders given Wednesday deadline for rescue offers
The cash-strapped homewares chain has collapsed into administration and put 12,500 jobs at risk....
Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff
A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation....
L’Occitane shares jump as controlling shareholder mulls buyout
The company has said its controlling shareholder is contemplating a potential deal to take it private....
Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued for 18 months
Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules....
Zuckerberg says Musk ‘not serious’ about cage fight
Doubt hangs over the billionaires’ fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday....
Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued
Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules....
Mortgage rates are falling but don’t celebrate yet
A number of lenders are cutting rates but experts say it may be too early to call it a turning point....
Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints
Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse....
Amazon asked by minister to justify temporarily withholding sellers’ funds
The government told Amazon UK to explain how it intends to help sellers whose money it is withholding....
Train strikes: RMT union announces new weekend walk-outs
About 20,000 members will take strike action on 26 August and 2 September over pay and conditions....
