Food firm in ‘drastic’ action amid driver shortage
Wholesaler Country Range says it is buying smaller vans to get round the lack of HGV drivers....
Sports Direct owner’s new boss offered potential £100m bonus
Michael Murray, Mike Ashley’s future son-in-law, must more than double the share price to get the deal....
Car production in July hits lowest level since 1956
Microchip shortages and staff being told to self-isolate has contributed to shortages in production....
NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages
Doctors across the country are being asked to delay tests due to a nationwide shortage of blood test tubes....
Iceland supermarket boss sounds alarm over Christmas supplies
Richard Walker tells the BBC the lorry driver shortage is getting worse, just as retailers start Christmas planning....
Amigo warns of collapse as losses jump and compensation payouts rise
The sub-prime lender Amigo sets aside £345m for compensation for mis-selling and warns it may not survive....
UK self-catering holiday prices soar in pandemic
Holidaymakers are paying an average of £300 more per week than before the pandemic, analysis suggests....
Business still has time to help Afghans – AirBnB boss
Co-founder Brian Chesky urges more firms to help after promising free lodging for 20,000 refugees....
McDonald’s runs out of milkshakes in England, Scotland and Wales
Outlets in England, Wales and Scotland hit by supply problems caused by a widespread shortage of lorry drivers....
Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees
Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world....