Poor US jobs growth shows Covid Delta variant impact
The US economy added just 235,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
Covid: Watchdog launches new crackdown on PCR test firms
One company is under investigation and 19 others could face legal action following complaints.
Asda to open more shops at Issa brothers’ petrol stations
The supermarket plans to widely expand its Asda on the Move convenience stores by the end of 2022.
Food price rise fears amid staff shortages
Wholesalers are facing a “perfect storm” of adverse effects, warns one leading industry figure.
Coin hoarding at home leads to charity plea
UK residents are hoarding an estimated £50m in loose change, according to UK Finance.
China set to open new stock exchange in Beijing
The announcement comes as Chinese firms are under intense scrutiny both at home and in the US.
TCS: India’s largest private employer returns to office
IT services giant TCS says it’s ready to go back to the office after 18 months – how will that work?
Buy Now Pay Later: ‘I’m stressed over debt’
One in ten Buy Now Pay Later shoppers have been chased by debt collectors, Citizen’s Advice says.
Councils hit by bin collection delays due to driver shortage
Some 18 councils across the UK are suffering waste collection delays due to a lack of bin lorry drivers.
GM to idle eight North American plants amid chip shortage
Output will halt at eight plants in the US, Mexico and Canada amid a global shortage of semi-conductors.