The government has "stepped up" preparations for the potential temporary nationalisation of Thames Water, the environment secretary has said. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Steve Reed said the government "stand…
A "dismal" month for supermarkets led to retail sales falling in May at the fastest pace for more than a year, the UK's statistics body has said. Sales volumes dropped…
Whether you reckon they are cute, ugly or just plain weird, chances are you have heard of the furry dolls that have become a global sensation - Labubu. Born a…
A baby bank has been forced to throw away supplies destined to help families after they became damp and mouldy. The group, which is based at the West Marsh Community…
Hundreds of thousands of households who may have been left without hot water and heating at the end of June will not immediately have their old meters switched off, the…
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its policymakers announce their next decision later. The Bank cut the rate to 4.25% in early May,…
Japanese firm Nippon Steel has completed its long-sought takeover of US Steel, after agreeing to yield unusual control to the US government. Nippon's $14.9bn purchase of the smaller American company,…
The founder of Poundland has said he tried to buy the firm back when he heard it was up for sale. Steve Smith's business venture began on a market stall…
Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households "basic spending" in Northern Ireland, according to research from the Consumer Council. That's the highest level since it started monitoring these…
Retailer Co-op is to offer its members £10 off a minimum shop of £40 following disruption caused by a recent cyber attack. The grocery chain said it had not yet…
