Russia Starbucks: Home-grown chain Stars replaces coffee giant
Stars Coffee replaces Starbucks after the US chain pulled out over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Growing share of under-30s pay unaffordable rent
The proportion of under-30s spending a third of their pay on rent is at a five-year high, data suggests.
Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar
Shoppers’ concerns come in the face of “soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects”, says research.
Buy now, pay later: Warning over influencers’ adverts on social media
Financial regulator says some adverts posted by influencers fail to highlight risks of borrowing.
What Hollywood is doing with props to cut waste
From recycling props to melting down materials, the film industry is making efforts to be less wasteful.
Why more people are working from home on Fridays
While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out.
Driverless cars: Experts warn no easy answer to how safe they should be
It might not be enough for self-driving cars to be safer than usual cars as people expect more, experts say.
Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff
Sacked workers claim they were axed because of pro-union activity as the coffee chain vows to appeal.
Pulsic takeover by Super Orange HK blocked on security grounds
The move is the latest attempt by the government to limit China’s involvement in UK business and technology.
Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy
The government’s tax agency is encouraging a new generation of alcohol drinkers.