UK inflation rate jumps in April
Inflation in the UK rose by 1.5% in the year to April, according to official figures....
Don’t holiday in amber list countries – Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson says not to go but some travel firms are refusing refunds for those destinations....
Holiday firms refuse refunds for amber destinations
Travellers who booked ahead for 2021 or had holidays moved are finding they cannot claim money back....
UK farmers face lowering of tariffs on imports
The move could be part of securing a free trade deal with Australia and countries in Asia....
Eurostar secures £250m rescue package
The cross-Channel rail operator has been fighting for survival during the pandemic as demand slumped....
UK jobless rate falls slightly to 4.8% in March
The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the three months to March, compared with 4.9% last time....
UK hit by Cadbury 99 Flake shortage
A surge in demand at ice cream van windows has led to a shortage of the crumbly chocolate treats....
Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation
Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates’ attempt in 2000 “to initiate an intimate relationship”....
Lockdown easing fails to lure back shoppers
Despite UK hospitality venues trading more freely, fewer people have been visiting shops than last week....
AT&T and Discovery to create new streaming giant
The deal will see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery take on Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon....