UK economic growth slows sharply in July
The UK economy grew just 0.1% in July as the last Covid restrictions were lifted in England....
Covid: Biden requires employees of big businesses to be vaccinated or face testing
President Biden is using his executive power to require that big companies vaccinate employees....
Boden boss declares the end of formal office wear
As the British brand celebrates 30th anniversary, its founder reflects on how fashion tastes have changed....
First UK LGBT business champion appointed
Iain Anderson says he will work to “build a bridge” between the government and LGBT community....
Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff
The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees....
Ikea in talks to buy former Topshop flagship store
The Swedish furniture giant could gain space in the popular London shopping location....
Costa gives 5% pay rise to some staff and recruits 2,000
Costa said the 5% pay rise was to reward 14,500 staff for their hard work during the pandemic....
McDonald’s plant burger launch late to vegan party
The chain announced its McPlant burger would be on offer nationwide next year, after years of research....
KPMG seeks to increase working class staff numbers
By 2030, KPMG wants 29% of its senior staff to have had parents that worked in “routine and manual” jobs....
EasyJet rejects takeover bid and plans £1.2bn share sale
The low-cost airline said on Thursday that a recent takeover approach undervalued the business....