Paddling pools for dogs boost Pets at Home sales
The firm’s retail revenues top £1bn but Covid-related costs take a bite out of underlying profits....
Passengers refused boarding amid testing confusion
Travellers with Ryanair and EasyJet were told they could not fly because they had taken the wrong PCR test....
Covid: Banks call for overhaul of mortgage support
Some people on benefits get help to pay their mortgage interest but ministers face pressure to extend support....
Uber recognises union for first time in landmark deal
Trade union GMB will be able to negotiate for drivers’ rights after it was recognised by the ride-hailing giant....
‘I’ve been ghosted by my insurer’
Thousands of small businesses are still waiting for Covid-related insurance payouts....
Nissan ‘in talks to build huge UK battery factory’
The Japanese car giant is reportedly in advanced talks to build a gigafactory in Sunderland....
Building projects hit by lack of supplies and price rises
Industry warns people to delay home improvement due to shortage of cement, electric components, timber and steel....
Amazon accused of unfair pricing policies in lawsuit
The Washington DC Attorney General said on Tuesday it was suing the firm over competition concerns....
US business groups team up to oppose tax rise proposals
A coalition of 28 business groups has been formed in response to tax proposals by the Biden administration....
Government borrowing fell in April as UK reopened
Despite the fall, borrowing was still the second highest on record for April as Covid spending continues....