B&M discount chain doubles its annual profits
The retailer reports group pre-tax profits of £525.4m, thanks to strong trading during lockdowns.
Mezcal producers hope to toast brighter future
Makers of the Mexican spirit mezcal have had a tough lockdown, but hope to see sales rise again.
CEO Secrets: ‘Have a Plan B in case things don’t work out’
Make a contingency plan for your business at the start, says teeth-whitening boss Natalie Quail.
Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think
The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.
Growing hate crime against Asian Americans
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at the problem of hate crime directed at Asian Americans in the US.
Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?
Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?
Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders
Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.
Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan
The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.
Calories on menus ‘will cost thousands of pounds’
Restaurants want plans to display calorie totals delayed as the sector recovers from the pandemic.
Homes set to be heated by sewage plants in future
Heat from industry and warmth from the sea feature in advice to government on future home heating.
