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....
Liberty Steel nationalisation is unlikely, says Kwasi Kwarteng
The business secretary says taking control of the steel company is the least likely option....
UK tourism spending ‘worth just half of pre-pandemic level’
The sector is set for a slow recovery from the pandemic, with foreign visitors still staying away....
Bank of England suspected Gupta bank in 2019
Wyelands Bank, part of Sanjeev Gupta’s business empire, was under investigation two years ago....
Shopper numbers still almost 30% below pre-pandemic levels
Consumers remain cautious after lockdown curbs eased further, with numbers still well down on 2019....
Liberty Steel to sell Stocksbridge plant to pay off lender
The struggling steel-maker says the move will allow it to pay back one of its main creditors in full....