MSC Cruises cancels passenger trips after overbooking
MSC Cruises had sold tickets for its trips assuming that Covid restrictions would be lifted on the 21 June....
Retail sales fall in May as shoppers dine out
The reopening of hospitality firms saw food sales drop, but people spent money on outdoor furniture....
Food and drink exports to EU ‘almost halve’ in first quarter
The pandemic and Brexit hit exports in the first three months of the year, says the Food and Drink Federation....
Meat sector warns of Brexit production squeeze
UK faces shortage of home-reared chickens as EU workers stay away, says trade group....
Victoria’s Secret hires footballer Megan Rapinoe in rebrand
Lingerie firm hopes partnerships with the likes of football star Megan Rapinoe will revamp the brand....
Brewdog boss sorry for staff ‘pain’ as pledges review
Brewdog boss has promised an independent review of the beer company after savage criticism from ex-staff....
‘My firm was taken to court over unpaid rent’
Many firms face county court judgements for unpaid rent despite the moratorium on commercial evictions....
Covid: Employers can put self-isolating staff on furlough
The Treasury was “reluctant” to say the scheme could be used this way, emails from a civil servant suggest....
Cryptoassets: Fears that investors are taking too many risks
A shrinking proportion of buyers see it as a gamble, but the regulator warns they could lose the lot....
Halfords faces ‘acute’ bike supply challenges amid Covid disruption
The retailer says sales have surged amid travel restrictions but lockdowns have hampered manufacturers....