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The Super Bowl is worth billions each year — Here’s who makes what

As the New England Patriots prepare to play the Los Angeles Rams at the Super Bowl, kicking off at 6.30 p.m. ET on February 3, retailers, broadcasters and sponsors will be waiting to cash in on the biggest sporting event in the U.S.

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Blow for wine drinkers after dry January

An increase in duty on wine and high-strength sparkling cider has now come into effect.

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UK lawmakers call for ‘strong sanctions’ on social media companies that fail to safeguard users

British politicians have called for new legislation that will force social media firms to fulfil a duty of care to their users.

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Brexit: Manufacturers stockpiling at record pace

Firms prepared for Brexit by stockpiling raw materials at a record pace last month, a survey suggests.

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Snow disruption: Is my boss expecting me at work?

Can employees refuse to work if they cannot travel to work or their children’s school is closed?

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Mail Online web browser warning reversed

A warning that the Daily Mail’s website failed to maintain “basic standards of accuracy” is changed.

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Euro zone inflation falls, though core rate inches higher

Euro zone inflation slipped as expected for a third consecutive month in January as the impact of higher energy costs abated, while the core rate slightly increased in a comforting sign for the European Central Bank.

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TSB suffers £105m loss after computer chaos

The bank’s IT meltdown last year also resulted in 80,000 customers switching accounts.

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Mike Ashley set for Sofa.com purchase

Deal comes after furniture retailer ScS drops its interest in the retailer, paving the way for Mr Ashley’s bid.

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‘We control our own fate,’ Deutsche Bank exec says amid merger speculation

Amid reports of a government-brokered merger with its rival, Deutsche Bank insists its fate is in its own hands.