Fraudsters ‘targeting Christmas online shoppers’
Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say.
The small shops in battle with the retail giants
Efforts to shop local this Christmas could give small businesses a fairy tale end to a grim year.
Hays Travel founder dies after collapsing at work
John Hays ran the UK’s largest independent travel agent alongside his wife, Irene.
Covid: Watchdog shelves plans to protect loyal savers
The Financial Conduct Authority has also dropped proposals to restrict exit fees paid by investors.
University staff urge probe into e-book pricing ‘scandal’
More than 2,500 university staff ask MPs to investigate publishers over the rising cost of online texts.
Wells Fargo former boss charged with misleading investors
John Stumpf agreed to pay $2.5m to settle the latest claims arising from the bank’s fake accounts scandal.
Tesco apologises after online issues amid Christmas rush
The supermarket apologises as people are forced to queue online to place their Christmas orders.
Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt
Coronavirus has aggravated pre-existing financial pressures, including a $12bn external debt load.
John Lewis Christmas ad focuses on kindness theme
The company says it has deviated slightly from the style of its previous festive ads due to Covid-19.