‘The last year for theatre has been hell’
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact....
Chocolate maker Thorntons to close all its shops
The company blames conditions on the High Street for its decision to close 61 stores, putting 603 jobs at risk....
Hundreds disappointed by Mother’s Day bouquets
Angry customers have taken to social media to complain about delayed deliveries and dead blooms....
Cost of living: Hand gel in, white chocolate out
Loungewear and smart watches are other commonly bought goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living....
Provident plan to cap doorstep lending compensation
The company says a flood of mis-selling claims leaves the future of its doorstep lending arm at risk....
UK economy to recover to pre-Covid levels this year, says Bailey
The Bank of England governor says he is “not out of firepower” in defending the economy....
Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised
Ministers says a £3bn plan to upgrade England’s bus networks will improve access and air quality....
Covid food delivery: ‘You need passion and energy’
Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them....
Covid-19: British Airways plans app-based travel pass
People who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA’s smartphone app....
Pandemic impact ‘yet to be felt’ on high streets
An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come....