JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss's bonus

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:40:50 GMT
Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government.

'We'll lose thousands if wedding rules don't change'

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:05:35 GMT
Rules on weddings were to be relaxed on 21 June, but a rise in Covid cases could ruin 'the big day'.

Covid: Cardiff Airport saw biggest drop in passengers in UK

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:54 GMT
It had a further blow after Aer Lingus' operators Stobart Air went into liquidation on Friday.

Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:52:15 GMT
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.

From garden chairs to boxes: Five items in short supply

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:09:46 GMT
A combination of Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal delays threaten to disrupt supplies this summer.

Can mining save Cornwall's economy?

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:10:22 GMT
As world leaders gather there for the G7 meeting, one of the UK's poorest regions is at a crossroads.

Aer Lingus stops most Belfast City Airport flights after Stobart Air collapse

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:04:40 GMT
Flights to several UK destinations are affected but the airline is offering some customers alternatives.

Bid to use criminal cash to refund scam victims

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:09:56 GMT
A survey suggests such a move would be popular, but the money available would be insufficient.

McDonald's hit by data breach in Taiwan and South Korea

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:04:08 GMT
The chain is the latest to be targeted by cyber criminals after attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS.

UK space race investment 'is heating up'

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:14:47 GMT
The space industry is one of the UK's fastest growing sectors, worth £14.8bn a year.

UK economy grows in April as shops reopen

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:34:55 GMT
GDP rose 2.3% in April as shoppers headed to the High Street and hospitality venues.

Where have all the UK workers gone?

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:04:50 GMT
Why are many firms reporting staff shortages when so many people are still unemployed?

Providing jobs for young people in Brazil

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:16:25 GMT
How Brazil's "Favela LinkedIn" and "Street Presidents" schemes are providing jobs for young people.

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:12:54 GMT
The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers.

CEO Secrets: My 'dark times' building a billion-dollar firm

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:02:43 GMT
Matthew Gross, founder and CEO of digital education platform Newsela, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.

Young Thai workers race to reopen deserted beaches

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 23:02:21 GMT
Workers in Thailand's Covid-hit tourism industry talk about their hopes and fears for the future.

E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:31:59 GMT
Electric bike sales are soaring, despite high prices and confusing rules over their speed and power.

The New York farm helping young people into work

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:55:06 GMT
As the US looks to bounce back from the pandemic initiatives are targeting the most at risk of being left behind.