Butlin’s sold back to Harris family firm for £300m
The Harris family has bought back Hertfordshire-based Butlin’s from Blackstone and Bourne Leisure.
Treasury refuses to publish UK economic forecast
The UK’s independent forecaster has provided an updated outlook for the economy, the BBC understands.
Channel 4: New culture secretary ‘re-examining’ case for privatisation
The new culture secretary says “we’re making sure that we still agree with that decision”.
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley to quit Frasers’ board
The billionaire will step down from Frasers Group’s board and provide the firm with £100m of funding.
Beyond Meat: Vegan food executive accused of biting man’s nose
Beyond Meat’s Douglas Ramsey is charged with ‘terroristic threatening’ in a post-football match row.
Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands
Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.
Transport bosses warn mourners of London queues
Huge numbers of people are expected to head to London on Monday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Uber investigating hack on its computer systems
A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company’s internal systems.
Which businesses will close and stay open on day of Queen’s funeral?
Here’s an at-a-glance guide to what will be open and closed on bank holiday Monday.
Pound hits new 37-year low as retail sales slide
Weaker-than-expected sales figures send sterling lower as fears grow for the strength of the economy.
