Business

Return of rail commuters ‘vital’ to avoid traffic jams and closed shops

City centres could be hit by a “double whammy” of traffic jams and business closures unless workers resume commuting...

Business

888 agrees £2.2bn deal to buy William Hill’s European business

Online gambling group 888 has agreed a £2.2 billion deal to buy William Hill’s European business and its 1,400 UK bet...

Business

More than 11,000 properties flipped to holiday homes amid staycation boom

Second-home owners have been capitalising on soaring demand...

Business

National Insurance increase will provoke ‘backlash’, former chancellor warns.

Boris Johnson’s plans to increase National Insurance to pay for social care are “wrong” and will provoke a “very...

Business

New Research: Nearly 50 shops closed per day in first half of year

Almost 50 chain stores per day closed down on British high streets, retail parks and shopping centres in the first half ...

Business

Asda confirms convenience store rollout as two more executives quit

There'll be 28 this year....

Business

‘Never a better time’ to book a winter break – Ryanair

It's while demand recovers and prices are low. ...

Business

Outdated business rates system needs to be reviewed – FSB.

Firms should not be penalised with higher business rates for introducing facilities such as bike sheds for workers, mini...

Business

ITV and Morrisons set to swap places in FTSE reshuffle.

ITV looks set to continue its yo-yo trip in and out of the FTSE 100 next week, while takeover bids for Morrisons and Meg...