Hobnobs maker warns biscuit prices set to soar
McVities, which also makes Jaffa Cakes and Penguins, is facing higher ingredient and labour costs....
Covid: Pubs and restaurants call for urgent help
Hospitality firms say action is needed “in the next 24 hours” as they struggle with the Omicron impact....
UK shoppers avoid High Streets amid Omicron fears
Consumers shunned city centres in favour of retail parks during the peak Christmas shopping weekend....
Demands to delay rises in the state pension age
As the government sets up a review, a report suggests there is no justification to change it from 66....
Pret A Manger customers complain over drinks subscription deal
Thousands of customers have complained about the coffee and sandwich chain’s drinks subscription service....
Covid: Business alarmed at prospect of further restrictions
The health secretary refused to rule out further restrictions for England, as Omicron continues to spread....
BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings....
Rail fares to rise at fastest pace for nine years
Regulated rail fares, which include season tickets on commuter routes, will rise by 3.8% from March....
Covid: Rishi Sunak to hold Omicron crisis talks with businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has cut short a US trip as hospitality businesses ask for support....
Clothes sales back to pre-Covid levels in November
Total UK retail sales rose by 1.4%, helped by Black Friday and early Christmas shopping....