Next warns of higher prices as costs rise
The retailer says recent sales rose 20%, but wage, shipping and manufacturing costs are all rising....
Drivers overcharged by £5m a day for petrol, claims RAC
The RAC accuses petrol retailers of ripping off motorists by not passing on wholesale price cuts....
Electric car sales soar, but chip shortage hits market
Electric cars sales surged last year, but the SMMT warns that charging infrastructure needs investment....
Covid: Travel firms call for removal of testing rules
With case rates of the Omicron variant so high, airlines say testing passengers is having no real impact....
Burger King to sell vegan nuggets in bid to go 50% meat-free
The fast-food chain says it will begin selling vegan nuggets across the UK from Wednesday....
Nationwide customers face more payment delays
The UK’s biggest building society says the large volume of payments means a queuing system is needed....
Train services hit by Covid staff absences
Passengers face fewer services or cancellations as the rail sector faces high absence rates....
UK steel future uncertain without US tariffs deal
Europe has reached an agreement over Trump-era taxes but the UK is still facing 25% tariffs....
Covid staff shortages set to continue into New Year
Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses....
China: Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
The move comes as the debt-laden property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations....