Primark owner, Inditex and John Lewis to update this week as retailers warn on spending
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Associated British Foods, Inditex and John Lewis set to report amid fresh profit warnings and concern over consumer squeeze
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Shortage of public chargers threatens electric vehicle sales, industry groups warn
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Installations have fallen behind targets, leaving drivers without off‑street parking reliant on costly and congested public charging points
UK ministers weigh relaxing Sunday trading rules as retailers press on business rates
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Labour officials have discussed extending supermarket hours to help firms absorb higher bills after proposed business rates reforms provoked industry backlash, but no formal review has been launched.
Powerball Tickets in Missouri and Texas Split Nearly $1.8 Billion Jackpot
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Two winning tickets matched all six numbers in the second-largest U.S. lottery prize, with winners facing a choice of annuity or lump-sum payout before taxes.
High mortgage rates keep some divorced couples living together to preserve low loans
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Couples across the U.S. are opting for unconventional co‑living arrangements after locking in low mortgage rates, prioritizing finances and stability over separate homes
Mould-riddled Milton Keynes terrace listed at £210,000 draws social media uproar
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Two-bedroom Stantonbury property advertised as a renovation project shows pervasive black mould; listing reportedly received an offer above asking price
Travel advisers outline 10 booking practices they avoid, urging direct purchases and longer connections
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Agents warn that chasing the cheapest fare, booking separate-carrier connections or using third-party sites can raise the risk of disruptions, extra fees and split parties.
TUC urges government to deliver Employment Rights Bill ‘in full’ amid union and business concern
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Trade union leaders press ministers at TUC congress to resist watering down worker protections after ministerial reshuffle and Lords amendment
Investors eye AIM stocks after Chancellor limits inheritance tax relief
Business & Markets • 6 months ago
Rule change narrows full Business Property Relief for AIM listings to a 20% rate for qualifying holdings, prompting bargain hunting and caution over higher‑risk shares