‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals
As bosses ridicule the chancellor’s scheme, one venue is offering a £25 ‘kids’ menu of snails and anchovy butter toast
Economy
Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why
Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful
Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know
The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthy
UK inflation unexpectedly stays at 2.8% with higher transport costs offset by slower food price rises – business live
Food prices rose at the slowest rate since December 2024 with declines in inflation for meat, cheese, vegetables and cheese
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
When you enter The Middle Ale, it may look like a regular pub, but the reality is far from that.
Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected
Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May, the same rate as the previous month, according to new figures.
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
When you enter The Middle Ale, it may look like a regular pub, but the reality is far from that.
John Lewis injects £20m into Glasgow city centre store in wider branch reboot
Upgrade to Buchanan Galleries part of £50m spend this year and £800m by 2029 to revive appeal of department stores
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge in its share price.
UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices
UK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last month as higher transport and fuel costs were offset by slower food price rises, official figures have shown.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best | Nils Pratley
At last, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, has opined on the future of Thames Water. So what’s it to be? A takeover by the company’s creditors? Special administration, which would allow anyone to pitch up with a…
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced.
European parliament finally approves Trump tariff deal
The European parliament has given its final approval to implement last July’s tariff agreement with Donald Trump.
Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its board became aware of his “woman-related inappropriate conduct”.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation.
Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels
Bosses of some of Britain’s biggest retailers are discussing plans with the government to start selling plug-in solar panels as part of a drive to encourage more UK homes to generate their own electricity.
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
SpaceX has agreed to buy AI coding start-up Cursor for $60bn (£45bn) just days after its bumper initial public offering (IPO).
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
SpaceX to buy AI coding firm Anysphere for $60bn and passes Amazon valuation
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying the startup behind the AI-powered coding app Cursor for $60bn (£44bn) and has moved ahead of Amazon in valuation days after its stock market debut.
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7bn by parent company Yum Brands.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.