UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in October
The economy grew by 0.9% between August and October as the UK continues to recover from the pandemic....
Spam sales hit record high for seventh year in a row
Hormel, which makes the iconic brand, plans to further expand the range of Spam products in 2023....
We’re fully booked up, says lorry driving trainer
As the government seeks to boost an HGV training scheme, a firm says the system cannot cope....
‘I borrowed £50 and we ended up homeless’
People could fall into serious debt if they use loan sharks this Christmas, charities warn....
‘Pubs may run out of cash as more work from home’
New home-working guidance will hurt hospitality firms, says the boss of a pub chain....
Omicron: How will Plan B affect the economy?
Nightclubs, restaurants and shops could be hit by new Covid curbs, but many firms are well placed to cope....
‘Don’t live a champagne life on a lemonade budget’
A man facing decades of debt repayments echoes charities’ pleas for those in financial trouble to seek help....
Covid vaccine passports ‘devastating’ for nightclubs
An industry body says nightclubs and bars should not be “thrown under the bus” by the government....
Boss says sorry for ‘blundered’ mass Zoom firing
Vishal Garg says he “is deeply sorry” for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting....
Call centre staff being stalked and abused, says bank boss
First Direct is one of 50 firms warning of a rise in abuse by customer in the run-up to Christmas....