Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:17:27 GMT
Footfall doubles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx.

Only two in five pubs in England reopen

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:28:45 GMT
Less than half the pubs in England reopened on Monday, the industry says, and many face a fight for survival.

Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:55:50 GMT
The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri.

Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:51:07 GMT
Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation.

France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:04:03 GMT
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.

Covid lockdown eases: Celebrations as pub gardens and shops reopen

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:21:15 GMT
Shoppers have been rushing back to the High Street, where queues were seen outside some retailers.

Brewdog reveals plans for beer-themed hotel in Edinburgh

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:20:24 GMT
The Scottish firm says the Doghouse-branded boutique hotel will be in a former school in Market Street.

Homebase to put mini garden centres at Next stores

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:22:18 GMT
As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers.

Post Office could offer sub-postmasters a share in profits

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:22:50 GMT
Chief executive Nick Read wants the network to operate on "partnership of equals" basis from 2025.

Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:01:29 GMT
Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:10:01 GMT
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns

Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive'

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:46:54 GMT
Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure.

Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:25:21 GMT
People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday.

Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:10:39 GMT
US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules.

Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:04:34 GMT
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.

Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:56:47 GMT
The event sees countries using pavilions to show off the latest in architecture and technology.

Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:17:15 GMT
Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.

Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:07:58 GMT
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient.

Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:00:07 GMT
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way.

CEO Secrets: 'Older customers want the personal touch'

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:54:55 GMT
A ready meal delivery firm targeting older customers says the business was going nowhere until they started taking phone orders.

Mother-daughter relationship turned upside down by Covid

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:31:31 GMT
Margaret and Cordelia have seen a reversal in their financial relationship due to the pandemic.

'Why do I feel pressure to be an entrepreneur?'

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:58:27 GMT
Having a side hustle isn't for everyone.

'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:05:58 GMT
Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey.