Ukraine war: McDonald’s to sell its restaurants in Russia
The Ukraine war means operating in Russia is no longer “consistent with McDonald’s values”, the firm says....
Energy watchdog proposes setting price cap every three months
Ofgem says a review every three months would allow households to benefit sooner from falling prices....
Ukraine war: Global wheat prices jump after India export ban
World wheat prices have soared this year, pushing up the cost of everything from bread to noodles....
Shanghai lockdown: China unemployment rate near pandemic peak
Evidence of China’s economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai’s lockdown....
Small firms ‘jumping through hoops’ to get loans
One firm tells of its struggles as a survey suggests lending to small businesses has hit an all-time low....
EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff
The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers....
Saudi Aramco: Oil giant sees profits jump as prices surge
The state-owned Saudi Aramco is currently the world’s most valuable company due to soaring oil prices....
Covid: Have the lockdown success stories lost their shine?
Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade....
‘I pawned my laptop to pay for food and petrol’
People on low incomes are pawning their possessions to pay for essentials, a report suggests....
Ethnic pay gap: MPs criticise government’s ‘lack of care’
A government decision not to extend pay gap reporting to racial disparities has been criticised by MPs....