JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss’s bonus
Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government....
‘We’ll lose thousands if wedding rules don’t change’
Rules on weddings were to be relaxed on 21 June, but a rise in Covid cases could ruin ‘the big day’....
From garden chairs to boxes: Five items in short supply
A combination of Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal delays threaten to disrupt supplies this summer....
Can mining save Cornwall’s economy?
As world leaders gather there for the G7 meeting, one of the UK’s poorest regions is at a crossroads....
Bid to use criminal cash to refund scam victims
A survey suggests such a move would be popular, but the money available would be insufficient....
UK economy grew 2.3% in April
UK economic growth was 2.3% in April as coronavirus restrictions eased....
Brewdog boss vows to learn after ‘toxic culture’ criticism
James Watt tells the BBC he will use “culture of fear” criticism to become a better boss of the beer company....
Fashion labels falling short on use of recycled materials – report
Boohoo, Missguided and Asos named in critical report on the use of polyester, acrylic, nylon in clothing....
The mystery of the UK’s missing workers
Why are many firms reporting staff shortages when so many people are still unemployed?...
Starbucks faces drinks ingredients shortage in US
The company says there are “temporary supply shortages” affecting coffee shops in multiple US states....
