December rate rise hangs in balance amid Omicron
A Bank of England policymaker says he wants more data on new virus variant before rates decision....
US jobs growth falls far short of expectations
Employers took on 210,000 new workers in November, less than half the number that had been expected....
Selfridges set for £4bn sale to Thai retail giant
The billionaire Weston family are close to selling the famous luxury stores chain to Central Group....
Covid: Bounce Back Loan fraud checks called inadequate by watchdog
The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting the Covid loan scheme, a report says....
Covid loan anti-fraud checks inadequate, says watchdog
The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting its Bounce Back Loan scheme, a report says....
Retailers make ‘shocking’ petrol profit says RAC
Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation....
Countries reach landmark deal to cut trade costs
Members of the World Trade Organization agree to cut red tape to boost trade in services....
UK plays down Brexit link in US steel tariff row
Reports suggesting a US decision to maintain tariffs on UK steel is linked to Brexit are rejected....
Ride hailing app Grab makes $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation....
Covid: Omicron fears cause wave of hotel cancellations
Best Western is one hotel group that has seen many customers scrapping Christmas bookings....