Retailers face ‘tsunami of closures’ over unpaid rent
Two-thirds of big retailers expect to face legal action from their landlords in July, says a trade group....
Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials
Industry-wide shortages mean the builders’ merchant will charge more for cement, chipboard and paint....
Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders
Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed....
Calories on menus ‘will cost thousands of pounds’
Restaurants want plans to display calorie totals delayed as the sector recovers from the pandemic....
Homes set to be heated by sewage plants in future
Heat from industry and warmth from the sea feature in advice to government on future home heating....
Hospitality ‘struggling to fill thousands of jobs’
Restaurants, cafes and pubs are particularly short of waiting staff and chefs, UK Hospitality says....
HS2 leg to Leeds will go ahead, says Shapps
The eastern branch of the planned high speed rail network will be completed, the transport secretary says....
British exports worth billions have faced EU tariffs since Brexit
Despite the tariff-free deal agreed with the EU, a study finds up to £3.5bn of exports have had taxes applied....
Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA
People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than new customers from January....
Greensill did not get special treatment, says Sunak
The chancellor denies intensive lobbying by David Cameron influenced his approach to the now-defunct financial firm....