Sainsbury’s asks shoppers to continue wearing masks
The retailer will continue asking customers and staff to wear masks in its shops when Plan B rules end on Thursday....
Pet spending boom continues despite rising cost of living
Pets at Home says it does not expect people to cut back on pet spending as cost of living rises....
Watchdog investigates £1.9bn National Express & Stagecoach tie-up
The Competition and Markets Authority has stopped the £1.9bn proposed merger while it investigates the deal....
Supply chain disruption set to continue – report
Global product shortages and shipping disruption show no signs of easing, study finds....
Why Italy’s new president could make or break economy
Foreign investors are hoping for a candidate who will ensure political stability....
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....