Yes there are all sorts of provisos. The UK economy is still flatlining. A 0.1% expansion, in one key measure, is about as close as you can get to zero. Gross domestic product per head – a better meas...
The UK economy grew fractionally during the final three months of 2024, according to early official figures which ease the immediate risk of a recession. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) repor...
The government is continuing to put Post Office victims through “hell” in their fight for redress, Sir Alan Bates has told Sky News. More than 240 former sub-postmasters are still waiting for financia...
Gambling company Stake is giving up its licence to operate in Great Britain, according to the Gambling Commission – as it faces an investigation over a social media post featuring an adult actress. Th...
A leak inquiry will take place following reports that economic growth forecasts have been reduced by the government’s financial watchdog. Bloomberg reported that the Office for Budget Responsibility (...
The owner of Hobbycraft has made a late swoop to buy The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) after talks with a rival suitor stalled at the 11th hour. Sky News understands that Modella Capital, which has als...
The state of Missouri has sued Starbucks, claiming its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies have led to customers paying more and waiting longer for their coffees. The US state alleged the c...
Barclays is handing shares in the company to tens of thousands of staff for the first time as it prepares to unveil its annual results for 2024. Sky News has learnt that the UK-based bank informed rou...
One of Deliveroo’s top executives is to leave the company as its board weighs a succession plans for its founder and CEO, Will Shu. Sky News has learnt that Eric French, the food delivery service’s ch...
The boss of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has said she is “appalled and disgusted” by the sex trafficking claims against her predecessor Mike Jeffries. Fran Horrowitz, who has led the US-based company sin...
The new Michelin guide for the UK has been published and while some are financially out of reach for many, a few starred restaurants are offering more affordable (relatively) options, particularly at ...
Thames Water is being investigated over late delivery of environmental improvement schemes, the industry regulator has announced. Ofwat said the enforcement case against the company, currently fightin...
