US jobs growth picks up speed amid reopening
The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics....
Asda to allow permanent hybrid working for offices
The supermarket says most staff at its head offices can choose to work at home or other locations....
Bars and restaurants struggle with staff isolating
The industry wants a “test to release” system to solve worker shortages as cases rise....
Clarks workers consider strike over fire-and-rehire
Over 100 shoe company workers are at risk of being dismissed and rehired on worse pay and conditions....
Lorry driver shortage threatens Haribo sweets
The German confectionery giant is struggling to get supplies of Goldbears and Tangfastics to UK shops....
Global tax overhaul backed by 130 countries
The OECD, which led the talks, announces that many have backed plans for a 15% minimum corporate tax....
Nissan announces major UK electric car expansion
The carmaker will build its new all-electric model in Sunderland, alongside a massive electric battery plant....
UK’s furlough scheme starts to wind down
Employers will start paying part of workers’ furlough wages as the job support scheme is withdrawn....
Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?
As the furlough scheme starts to draw to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims?...
Gap to close all UK and Irish stores
The fashion chain says it will be online-only from the end of September....