Covid: Watchdog launches new crackdown on PCR test firms
One company is under investigation and 19 others could face legal action following complaints....
Asda to open more shops at Issa brothers’ petrol stations
The supermarket plans to widely expand its Asda on the Move convenience stores by the end of 2022....
US jobs growth disappoints as recovery falters
The US economy added just 235,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics....
Lorry driver shortage prompts food price rise fear
Wholesalers are facing a “perfect storm” of adverse effects, warns one leading industry figure....
Buy Now Pay Later: ‘I’m stressed over debt’
One in ten Buy Now Pay Later shoppers have been chased by debt collectors, Citizen’s Advice says....
Councils hit by bin collection delays due to driver shortage
Some 18 councils across the UK are suffering waste collection delays due to a lack of bin lorry drivers....
GM to idle eight North American plants amid chip shortage
Output will halt at eight plants in the US, Mexico and Canada amid a global shortage of semi-conductors....
Food production in the UK at risk of moving overseas, warns industry
A retail group says shortages of drivers and other staff mean the sector is “just on the edge of coping”....
Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up
The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance....
Gym Group sees demand surge as young people lack space at home
Gym Group says it has seen a “rapid recovery” in membership numbers and plans to open 40 more sites....