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....
Covid-19: Thousands set to jet overseas on holiday as rules ease
Holidaymakers from England, Scotland and Wales are now able to travel to 12 “green list” countries....
Firms happy to reopen but have pandemic debt hangovers
Despite lockdown easing, businesses say they need more support to manage the impact of the last year....
Covid: A tenth of Britain’s restaurants lost during pandemic
As bars, pubs and restaurants get ready to welcome customers back indoors, some will not be reopening at all....
Santander banking services working again after day of technical problems
The bank says all of its services are now working as normal and promises “no one will be out of pocket”....
Last Debenhams stores close their doors
After 240 years of trading, the department store’s remaining stores are welcoming customers for the last time....