How the Tupperware party became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the Tupperware party became a million dollar idea.
Sales of inefficient vacuum cleaners banned
Those using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels are now banned in Europe’s shops.
Sir Philip Green sends legal warning to MP Frank Field over BHS pension deal
The tycoon warns that the MP should read the lawyers’ letter “very very carefully”.
Online gambling firm 888 hit with record £7.8m penalty
The regulator says the firm will pay £7.8m for “serious failings” in protecting vulnerable customers.
Hurricane Harvey: US petrol prices rise as key pipeline shut
The price of petrol has risen across the US as the storm forces pipelines and refineries to close.
Reining it in
The fine on gambling site 888 highlights that current methods of helping problem gamblers are not working.
John Lewis to sell plumbers and builders
Customers in selected locations can book plumbers and electricians via the store chain’s new service.
London Luton Airport is ‘UK’s worst airport’ in survey
It is described as “chaos”, “crowded” and a “rip-off” in Which? study.