The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable for its big buckles, wide-straps, and cork-made sole. But the shoes do not qualify as works of art, Germany’s highest civil court has ruled. The German shoe comp...
Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as retail sales rose by 1.7% – much more than the 0.3% rise forecast by economists. It’s the first growth since August and follows a fall of 0.6% i...
Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government has said. Updated guidance from the Department for Educ...
Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as official figures showed retail sales rose by 1.7%. Only a 0.3% rise had been forecast by economists polled by Reuters. It’s the first growth sin...
Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as official figures showed retail sales rose by 1.7%. Only a 0.3% rise had been forecast by economists polled by Reuters. It’s the first growth aft...
Creative control of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a joint venture with the current owners. Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – who are the daughte...
Nigel Farage has given up sole control of Reform UK, with the party’s members now being “handed over ownership” following a vote last year, according to its chairman. The party, led by Mr Farage, was ...
What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club? They discover it’s not so simple to run after all. And the fans you sat with many years ago are as impatient as ever. Anger reverberate...
KFC is leaving Kentucky. The fast food giant, once known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is relocating its corporate office to Texas in a shake-up announced earlier this week. Started by Colonel Harland Sa...
Hundreds more high street jobs will be lost this week after Quiz Clothing, the troubled fashion retailer, called in administrators. Sky News understands that the company, which was listed until recent...
Inflation is rising faster than expected but the latest data is unlikely to shift the Bank of England’s stance on interest rates. The headline rate of inflation hit 3% in January, up from 2.5% the pre...
“They were a little bit arrogant to start with… I think they are learning on the job.” The obvious frustration of Sir Tim Martin, founder of Wetherspoons, at the government and its handling of the eco...
