Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:33:15 GMT
Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened.

New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:40:07 GMT
The new rules are expected to boost the prospects of the £20bn nuclear power station in Suffolk.

US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:46:13 GMT
Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns".

Lookfantastic owner THG's share price falls further

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:54:13 GMT
The upbeat online firm fails to reassure investors despite a pledge to appoint a chairman.

Ikea buys landmark Topshop building in London

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:08:01 GMT
The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

Will coffee drinkers plump for potato milk?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:25:22 GMT
Waitrose says shoppers are more climate-conscious and are looking for more dairy alternatives.

Heathrow air traffic may not recover until 2026, says boss

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:12:16 GMT
The boss of Britain's busiest airport warns full recovery will take years despite pent up demand for travel.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of staff shortages as demand recovers

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:25:48 GMT
Whitbread is paying millions in wage rises and bonuses to try to combat persistent shortages.

No VAT cut to household energy bills in the Budget

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:41:21 GMT
Treasury sources say such a move would be badly targeted and there are other ways to help those struggling.

Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:48:11 GMT
The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents.

Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:38:23 GMT
The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted.

Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation after Hertz order

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:00:33 GMT
The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the milestone after its shares rise 12%.

Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:04:48 GMT
His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station.

Minimum wage for 23 year-olds to rise to £9.50 an hour

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:59:18 GMT
A full-time minimum wage worker aged over 23 will get £1,074 extra a year before tax from April.

On the Beach accuses Ryanair of market abuse

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:15:59 GMT
The online travel agent claims Ryanair is preventing it from making bookings and withholding refunds.

Budget 2021: What has already been announced?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:10:49 GMT
Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced.

Petrol prices hit record high, says RAC

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:18:34 GMT
Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012.

Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:57:39 GMT
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:37:07 GMT
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?

The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:54:55 GMT
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:43:21 GMT
Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more.

The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:07:38 GMT
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists.

The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:02:18 GMT
A former banker is now a poster boy for a scandal described as "the theft of the century".