John Lewis among UK firms scrapping overseas deliveries
Department store chain John Lewis is one of many British businesses abolishing overseas deliveries....
National Express to suspend all services
The firm says tighter Covid restrictions and falling passenger numbers have prompted the decision....
British Gas staff start five-day strike in ‘fire and rehire’ row
Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout....
Harvester-owner says it needs more cash to survive lockdown
The owner of pub chains Harvester and All Bar One says current restrictions cost it up to £40m a month....
Sainsbury’s sees sales surge over Christmas
The supermarket giant reports a bumper Christmas, with sales up 9.3% for the festive trading period....
British Gas staff start five-day strike over pay
Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout....
Government vows to end complex leasehold costs
The proposals should help those with shorter leases fearing bills of many thousands of pounds....
Lockdown: ‘I’ve borrowed £4m just to remain closed’
The new lockdown has pushed pubs and restaurants into yet more debt, some of which may never be repaid....
McDonald’s pauses walk-in takeaways in lockdown
Drive-through and delivery services will still be available while it reviews its safety procedures....
Shoppers told not to buy more than normal
Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown....