Do more to end North-South divide, CBI tells government
The business group says emerging industries such as biotech should be based in the North....
More than 17,000 chain store shop closed last year
Figures reflect the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, but the rate of closures is slowing....
Energy bills: ‘It’s really extraordinarily grim’
Mary Paterson is one of thousands facing energy price rises of 200% because of no price cap protection....
Storm Eunice: Travellers urged to stay at home
Bus, train, flights and ferry services have been disrupted across England and Wales due to the storm....
Retail sales rebound in January as Omicron eases
Sales of household goods rise strongly but food sales fall below pre-pandemic levels....
Storm Eunice: How do I claim for damage?
With red weather warnings issued, how can homeowners claim for the damage left behind?...
Hybrid working here to stay, managers say
The pandemic has made hybrid working the new norm for some firms, a survey suggests....
Stocks tumble as tensions rise over Ukraine
The falls came as the US accused Russia of preparing fabrications to justify an invasion....
Post Office scandal: Ex-manager’s ‘skin turned grey’ from stress
Former branch manager tells hearing how IT scandal ruined her health and finances, and left her “a walking zombie”....
KitKat and Durex makers Nestle and Reckitt warn of price rises
Consumer groups Nestle and Reckitt say product prices will rise to offset higher operating costs....