West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift
The EU, US and allies will block a number of Russian banks from the main global payment system, Swift.
British Airways short-haul flights from Heathrow cancelled
Airline says its systems are running again after cancelling some short-haul flights from Heathrow.
Do more to spur investment, firms urge government
The trade body says firms need help as they face the highest tax burden in decades.
Woollen mills: Plans to save ‘iconic’ Welsh blanket
One mill is becoming an employee ownership trust and another is hoping to be taken on by a museum.
More than 17,000 chain store shops closed last year
Figures reflect the rise of online shopping and the pandemic, but the rate of closures is slowing.
Energy bills: ‘It’s really extraordinarily grim’
Mary Paterson is one of thousands facing energy price rises of 200% because of no price cap protection.
Poundland moves into fresh food
The brand better known for discount household essentials has rolled out its first supermarket-style format
Cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes jumps as shop prices rise
Research for the BBC suggests the price of 15 food staples across four supermarkets has risen 8% in a year.
The challenges of running a business in Ukraine’s second city
There is a sense of déjà vu among the business community in Kharkiv, 26 miles from the Russia border.
3,000 NYC staff face lost jobs over vaccine rules
New York City announced its vaccine mandate last year, and the new mayor has said it stays.