
Birkenstock growth plans fail to impress investors
The firm is planning to expand production and open more stores, despite a drop in profits.

Post Office scandal: 91-year-old victim ‘disgusted’ with compensation delay
Ninety-one-year-old Betty Brown says she had to give up her business as she was caring for her ill husband.

Post Office inquiry: Fujitsu manager called sub-postmaster ‘nasty chap’
Peter Sewell made the comment ahead of a legal battle against Post Office branch manager Lee Castleton.

Job cuts as Northampton-based Travis Perkins tries to save £35m
Profits have dropped sharply and the company has cut posts at its Northampton headquarters.

Japan Airlines appoints ex-flight attendant as first female president
Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

Planning protection ends on scrapped HS2 route
The land earmarked for the project’s axed second phase may now be used for other development.

Sainsbury’s plans to wind down bank as it focuses on food
The retailer plans a “phased withdrawal” but says its 1.9m bank customers will see no immediate change.

Train ticket machines charging double online price
Which? has said the best value fares are either unavailable or hidden among myriad of options.

Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale over patent dispute
Apple cannot sell two of its smartwatch models while it fights a legal battle over patents.

Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board
The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse.