Starbucks’ barista strike could undermine its turnaround plan
Starbucks' baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain's recovery?Danielle Kaye,Business reporter and Natalie Sherman,Business reporterReutersStarbucks workers attend a rally as they go on a one-day strike…
Toy sales rebound as brands target kids and adults
UK toy sales rise as 'kidults' turn to Lego and PokémonKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentDaniel Knighton/Getty ImagesThe popularity of brands such as Lego have driven salesToy sales have risen for…
Lenskart, Groww IPO: India’s tech start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns
Nikhil InamdarBBC News, MumbaiBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe IPO of eyewear start-up Lenskart was sold out within hours India's start-up listing rush has shown no signs of slowing down recently -…
Nationwide Building Society pledges to keep branches open
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe UK's biggest building society, the Nationwide, has pledged to keep all of its 696 branches open until at least 2030.This is a two-year extension…
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterThe Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in VAT in this month's budget to support the UK's ailing hospitality sector and their hard-pressed customers.Deputy leader and…
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Stephen McDonellChina correspondentBenjamin BegleyChina is facing a number of economic challenges and its government wants the next generation of consumers to start spending more for the good of all, but…
Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesA decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age will be reconsidered by the government.Campaigners say 3.6 million women…
Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business venture
Ben KingBusiness reporterAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing down some of his last remaining known business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd.Pitch@Palace was a Dragon's Den-style start-up competition where entrepreneurs could present their…
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporterReutersThe rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures.It…