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Wilko makes a grand return with SEVENTH new store opening since collapse – is one opening near you?

By Angharad Carrick Updated: 09:56 BST, 21 August 2024 Wilko will open another new store since it was taken over and rebranded following its dramatic collapse l... read more

Watkin Jones shares plummet 30% as group cuts profit guidance

Watkin Jones warned it endured a ‘slower than expected’ summer market  By Jane Denton Updated: 09:56 BST, 21 August 2024 Student homes and build-to... read more

HMRC’s two-week warning to claim child benefit

Parents need to extend their claim if their 16-19 year-old is staying in education  By Lucy Evans Updated: 09:46 BST, 21 August 2024 Parents have less than two... read more

Pound hits $1.30 on US recession concerns

Sterling has been buoyed by signs of improvement for the UK economy  By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 08:56 BST, 21 August 2024 The pound rose above $1.30 agai... read more

Darktrace incredibly saddened by death of Stephen Chamberlain

By City Reporter Updated: 08:55 BST, 21 August 2024 Darktrace yesterday said it was ‘incredibly saddened’ by the death of former executive Stephen C... read more

Beyoncé flies the flag for US whisky

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 08:54 BST, 21 August 2024 Queen: Beyoncé has launched whisky brand SirDavis with Moet Hennessy Beyoncé has ... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Borrowing hits £3.1bn in July; Mobico to sell US school bus business; Watkin Jones cuts guidance

By Live Commentary Updated: 08:42 BST, 21 August 2024 British public borrowing was £3.1billion in July, according to the Office for National Statistic, smashin... read more

GSK granted fast-track approval from US watchdog for its lung cancer drug

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 08:36 BST, 21 August 2024 GlaxoSmithKline has been granted a fast-track approval process from the US watchdog for a lung cancer drug.Â... read more

Gold prices hit new record high ahead of expected interest rate cuts

The spot price of gold was $2,255 per ounce by the late morning on Tuesday Gold prices and interest rates in the US tends to be inversely correlated By Harry Wi... read more

Britons going to Europe will need US-style visa waiver from next summer

 Visa-free travel to Europe will soon come to an end under new EU rules By Angharad Carrick Updated: 11:53 BST, 20 August 2024 Britons planning on travelling t... read more

Global Trucking Industry: Navigating Regional Differences and the Impact of Fleet Tracking Solutions

The fleet and truck business is a vital component of the global economy, serving as the backbone for transporting goods across countries and continents. The way... read more

Tesco meal deal price RISES for second time in two years

Tesco has justified the rise by saying quality and choice will improve By Angharad Carrick Updated: 11:11 BST, 20 August 2024 Tesco is raising the price of its ... read more

Diageo under the spotlight in Delhi police investigation

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 09:25 BST, 20 August 2024 Diageo is facing an anti-corruption investigation at its Indian business as problems mount for the Guinness ... read more

Beauty boss steps down from Estee Lauder

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 09:10 BST, 20 August 2024 Fabrizio Freda (pictured with actress Liz Hurley) will step down in June 2025 but c... read more

All you need to know as Chancellor Rachel Reeves says one million elderly people are ‘eligible to keep winter fuel cash’

By Martin Beckford Policy Editor Updated: 02:49 BST, 20 August 2024 Close to a million eligible pensioners could miss out on their £300 winter fuel payment, it... read more

Defence stocks fall on reports Germany will slash Ukraine support

By Mike Sheen Updated: 12:00 BST, 19 August 2024 London-listed defence stocks fell on Monday following reports that Germany is planning to slash military aid to... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Barratt waives CMA’s Redrow concerns; Ted Baker jobs at risk; Job vacancies rise again

By Live Commentary Updated: 08:00 BST, 19 August 2024 The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Barratt Deve... read more

Tips to Help Your Shipping Business Grow by 2025

The shipping industry is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for any business looking to thrive in this competitive landscape. With... read more

Job vacancies rise for first time this year as confidence grows among employers

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 00:05 BST, 19 August 2024 Job vacancies have risen for the first time this year as confidence grows among employers.  L... read more

Universal in talks with ministers about tax incentives as it looks to build multibillion-pound resort in Bedford

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2024 Universal is in talks with ministers about tax incentives as it looks to build a multibillion-... read more

Ted Baker to close all its remaining 31 stores immediately – putting more than 500 jobs at risk

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2024 Ted Baker will close all its remaining 31 stores tomorrow – putting more than 500 jobs at ri... read more

Markets brace as all eyes on Federal Reserve at Jackson Hole

World’s top central bankers gathering in Wyoming to discuss global economy Experts expect Fed’s Jerome Powell to signal cut in borrowing costs  It... read more

Home inheritance a thing of the past, says study from estate agency Hamptons

By Anne Ashworth Updated: 21:51 BST, 17 August 2024 For decades, inheriting a property has been one of the surest routes to financial security, thanks to soarin... read more

VistaJet launches £330m claim over alleged smear campaign

By Adam Luck Updated: 21:50 BST, 17 August 2024 A storm is brewing in the private jet sector over a £330 million court case that threatens to lay bare some of ... read more