Ethnic minorities facing insecure work, says TUC
The TUC says one in 13 ethnic minority workers is either on zero-hours or a temporary work contract.
Online grocery shopping growth slowing, says Mintel
Last year saw a fall in the number of people who bought groceries online, say analysts Mintel.
Uber warns it may not make a profit in IPO documents
The US ride-sharing app files its plan to float, showing losses have narrowed but expenses will rise.
New World Bank boss David Malpass will work with China
David Malpass, the World Bank’s new president, pledges to evolve its relationship with China.
IMF’s Lagarde says further Brexit delay will ‘hinder’ UK growth
The IMF’s Christine Lagarde says prolonged uncertainty will have a “negative impact” on the UK economy.
MP lodges bill to ‘boost status’ of Scottish banknotes in UK
Alistair Carmichael wants to change the law to “oblige” all UK businesses to accept Scottish banknotes.
Pensioners to protest at HSBC’s annual meeting
Members of the bank’s pension scheme are campaigning against cuts to their retirement payout.
Murdoch wins preliminary backing to merge his Times titles
Rupert Murdoch’s Times and the Sunday Times should be allowed to pool resources, the government rules.
Philip Green brings in new blood as he prepares to swing axe
Sir Philip Green appoints restructuring experts at his retail empire as he prepares a major overhaul.
The estate where neighbours began to ‘vanish’
How a group of homeowners in Scotland won a fight to have their “crumbling” new-build homes repaired.