Key workers face cost of living squeeze, TUC warns
It will be a “hammer blow” to morale if pay fails to keep up with inflation, the trades union body says....
Food shortage fears rise as CO2 deal deadline nears
The food industry says shortages could return if a deal to secure carbon dioxide supplies is not extended....
Covid: UK economy set to grow more slowly than forecast, says IMF
The IMF says the global economy is entering 2022 in a weaker position than previously expected....
UK toy sales fell last year amid supply disruption
Sales drop 3% but the industry says it was resilient with good demand from girls for scientific toys....
Royal Mail to cut jobs amid ongoing postal delays
Around 700 management roles will go as the firm struggles to cope with Covid-related absences....
Holiday bookings jump as Covid travel tests axed
Jet2 says bookings increased by 30% after it was announced test rules would be relaxed....
Spread high energy costs over several years, says Octopus Energy boss
Smoothing price increases is the best way to avoid hefty rises in bills, says Octopus Energy....
Marmite maker Unilever to cut 1,500 jobs worldwide
Unilever, which also makes Dove soap and PG Tips, will axe the roles in more than 100 countries....
Royal Mail to cut 700 management jobs
The move is part of an ongoing restructuring designed to streamline processes and save £40m a year....
Government borrowed less than expected last month
Borrowing hit £16.8bn in December as pandemic support for the economy continues....