Money launderers ‘prey on generation Covid’
Promises via social media to make “quick cash” are attracting those struggling for work, banks say....
‘Right to repair’ law to come in this summer
Ministers have confirmed that consumers will have a right to repair on appliances they buy....
EU seeks to supercharge computer chip production
The European Commission wants 20% of the world’s cutting-edge chips to be manufactured locally....
Liberty Steel boss Sanjeev Gupta says collapse of lender is challenging
Sanjeev Gupta, owner of Liberty Steel, says he is seeking new funding after Greensill Capital went under....
Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products
The owner of Dove and Vaseline will remove the word from about 200 products in a push for inclusivity....
‘Hybrid working will become the norm’
The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG....
Sales of school uniforms surge ahead of reopening
Demand for uniforms, computers and household accessories rose after plans to ease lockdown were published....
Sainsbury’s warns of national shortage of pet food pouches
The retailer is running low on dog and cat food pouches and warns the issue will be “ongoing” in 2021....
Mark & Spencer launches online operations in 46 markets
The retailer’s expansion into 46 markets marks the latest move to grow its digital business....
Fears for 5,000 UK steel jobs as lender nears collapse
The main backer of the UK’s third-largest steelmaker is to go into administration, the BBC has learned....