Britain set to shed 160,000 jobs as energy costs and stalling growth bite
Britain’s labour market is bracing for its sharpest contraction in years, with more than 160,000 roles forecast to vanish over the course of 2026 as...
Off-plan new home sales slump to 12-year low as landlords retreat and rates bite
The share of new-build homes snapped up “off plan” before a single brick is laid has tumbled to its lowest level in more than a...
Withdrawing a job offer can cost you more than you think
Many employers assume that withdrawing a job offer before someone starts work is a low-risk decision. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling suggests otherwise. It...
Greggs takes the sausage roll abroad with Tenerife debut
Britain’s best-loved purveyor of sausage rolls is finally packing its bags for the Costas. Greggs, the Newcastle-headquartered bakery giant, has confirmed it will open its...
Used electric car sales accelerate to record quarter as motorists seek shelter from forecourt pain
Britain’s second-hand electric vehicle market has shifted into a higher gear, with sales of used battery-electric cars climbing to a record high in the opening...
Eon swallows Ovo in £600m deal that crowns Germany’s biggest energy giant as Britain’s largest supplier
The German utility giant Eon has agreed to buy the retail arm of Ovo Energy in a transaction that will create Britain’s largest household energy...