US economy contracts as Ukraine war hits trade
The economy shrank in the first three months of the year, figures show, its first contraction since 2020.
Coal plants asked to stay open longer due to energy supply fears
The government asks energy firms to delay plans to close coal-fired plants until after next winter.
Sainsbury’s says shoppers are watching every penny
The supermarket’s profits jump but it warns of tougher times ahead as consumers’ finances are squeezed.
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani plans bid for UK retailer Boots
Mr Ambani, who is one of Asia’s richest people, is planning a takeover of the pharmacy chain.
UK car production drops as firms struggle to get parts
Almost 100,000 fewer cars were built in the first three months of 2022 compared to last year.
Silly to boost support on energy bills now, says chancellor
Asked if he will do more to help with energy costs, the chancellor says he wants to wait.
Do you want to find out how much your colleagues earn?
Driven by demand from their staff a growing number of companies are introducing transparency on pay.
Energy supplier counts cost of devices on standby
Turning TVs, games consoles and chargers off at the wall when not in use could help combat price rises, British Gas says.
‘An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle’
Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.
‘I’m in work but I need to use a food bank’
The Trussell Trust charity expects food poverty to worsen in the UK as the cost of living crisis deepens.