Ian King speaks to the National Chair of The Federation of Small Businesses about a rebound in confidence. Plus, hear from Greene King’s chief executive… Read More »Boost to business confidence, Greene King profits soar, and the power of AI
US bank First Republic’s assets will be taken over by JP Morgan after it became the third American lender to fail in two months. JP… Read More »Major US bank becomes fourth lender to fail in two months
Every state school in England could face more strikes in the autumn, after teaching unions vowed to coordinate walkouts if they go ahead. The move… Read More »More teacher strikes loom as unions say they will coordinate action in autumn
The sportswear tycoon Dave Whelan is heading for a showdown with landlords over plans for an overhaul of his Fitness First gyms empire that would… Read More »Fitness First owner Whelan plots rent cuts in showdown with landlords
The conflict in Sudan has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic – critical to the food, drinks and… Read More »Sudan conflict threatens supply of key fizzy drinks ingredient
A Swiss-based private equity investor is among the suitors circling a fast-growing accountancy firm founded by the former boss of Deloitte’s UK operations. Sky News… Read More »Partners Group among suitors for £1.5bn accountancy firm Azets
Amazon could be forced to recognise a trade union in the UK for the first time. The GMB union says almost 700 Amazon workers in… Read More »Amazon UK could be forced to recognise union for first time, GMB says
Thousands of jobs are at risk after Ocado announced plans to close its oldest distribution centre. The online grocer says it will close its site… Read More »Thousands of jobs at risk as Ocado announces warehouse closure
Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, following years of falling sales, financial losses and failed recovery efforts. The homeware… Read More »‘It’s the death of an icon’: Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
Some of Britain’s biggest companies are this weekend scrambling to fill the void left by the crisis at the CBI as they consider backing a… Read More »Corporate bosses scramble to fill void left by CBI crisis