Reopening verdict: ‘It was ‘buzzing, chaotic and crazy’
Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales....
Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid
Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is “resetting rents to more affordable levels”....
TUI says summer holiday season can be saved
The boss of Europe’s biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout....
Sanjeev Gupta’s firm says it did nothing wrong over Covid loans
The company behind the UK’s Liberty Steel says it did nothing wrong when seeking government funds....
M&S begins legal action against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake
The retailer has lodged a High Court claim against Aldi over its Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake....
Deliveroo sees orders and sales more than double in first quarter
The food delivery firm says it cannot tell how much the recent growth is due to the impact of lockdown....
‘I’ve no idea when I’ll be told what shifts I have’
Two-fifths of UK workers in full or part-time employment are given short notice of their work patterns....
Charity shops tell donators: ‘Think before giving’
Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back....
Asda to axe 1,200 bakery jobs as shoppers shun loaves
The supermarket giant says customers have swapped traditional loaves for speciality breads and wraps....
Hundreds lose job in British Gas contracts row
Almost 500 engineers have been let go after they refused to sign new contracts forcing them to work more hours....