UN: Covid jobs crisis ‘most severe’ since the 1930s
The global economy lost the equivalent of 225 million jobs in 2020 – four times more than in the financial crisis....
Ikea to start selling spare parts for products
The furniture giant says it wants to dispel the idea that it makes disposable goods....
Fraud epidemic ‘is now national security threat’
From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says....
Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU
The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost....
Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m
The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff....
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again ‘too early’
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes....
Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments
The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas....
Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled
About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns....
Boohoo ‘set to buy Debenhams brand and website’
The fast fashion retailer is purchasing the brand, but not its stores or staff, the BBC understands....
Asos joins race for Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge
The online retailer wants to buy the brands, not their shops, suggesting any deal would cost jobs....