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In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders heralded a sanctions regime that would cripple the country’s war machine. Joe Biden claimed Russia’s economy...
The food system “remains resilient” the environment secretary has said, as she conceded fruit and vegetable shortages will likely continue for another two to four weeks....
A number of supermarket chains have indicated they have no plans to introduce restrictions on sales of many salad items as shortages hit shelves across the...
The government is preparing to replace a slate of Ofgem’s directors this year as the energy regulator faces intense criticism over its handling of the prepayment...
BAE Systems, the UK’s biggest engineering company, has enjoyed a record year for new orders as western governments stepped up defence spending in response to Russia’s...
A British company that burns wood to create electricity is the latest power giant to post soaring annual profits amid the energy crisis of 2022. Gas...
Rail minister Huw Merriman had his work laptop stolen from a central London pub after going for a drink the day after mass strikes. The computer...
The environment secretary has suggested people struggling to afford rising food bills should consider working longer hours. Asked how the government is ensuring food security after...
The UK’s biggest retailers will next week warn Rishi Sunak that the government’s waste strategy risks forcing prices up for consumers even as continued inflationary pressures...
Theft by employees has jumped by 19% amid warnings that the rising cost of living is triggering a wave of workplace crime, new data suggests. Almost...
British tomatoes will likely remain scarce until the end of April or even early May, the UK’s largest grower has warned. It comes after Tesco and...
The head of Royal Mail has acknowledged policy breaches in monitoring postal workers’ delivery speed. The Royal Mail chief executive, Simon Thompson, reappeared before the Business,...
Tesco and Aldi are limiting how many peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes customers can buy due to supply shortages. It follows measures introduced by Morrisons and Asda...
Jo Whitfield, the former Co-op supermarkets chief, is the frontrunner to become the next boss of Matalan after the homewares chain’s takeover by a group of...
Lloyds Banking Group has revealed a 12% increase in its bonus pool for 2022 despite pre-tax profits remaining flat on the previous year. The bank –...
Asda and Morrisons are imposing limits on some of the fruit and vegetables customers can buy due to supply shortages. Asda is temporarily limiting the purchase...
Government officials will this week fly to China in an effort to convince the owner of British Steel to finalise plans for a state funding package...
Public borrowing in the financial year to date is £30.6bn less than predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), according to the last set of...
The world’s biggest trial of a four-day working week has been hailed a success – with most of the companies involved saying they would continue offering...
The global payment giants Mastercard and Visa are facing the latest in a string of multibillion-pound competition lawsuits with the launch of a potentially vast class...
UK economy figures not as bad as they look despite GDP fall, analysts say
UK economy remains fragile – and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner
Government to announce new scheme as it ramps up AI adoption with backing from Facebook owner Meta
Donald Trump plans to hit Canada with new tariff – while warning of blanket hike for other countries
Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks
‘At least 798 killed’ at Gaza aid points – as medical charity warns acute malnutrition at all-time highAt least 798 people have been killed at Gaza aid points, the UN says
Ten children among at least 15 killed waiting for Gaza health clinic to open, says aid groupDonald Trump plans to hit Canada with new tariff – while warning of blanket hike for other countries
This flimsy vessel carrying migrants could be hours away from reaching British waters
