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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporterShutterstockVinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's…
Updated / Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025 01:17 US President Donald Trump spoke during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia US President Donald Trump declared victory as…
Learner driver failed theory test 128 times, report saysPA MediaMore than 200 people have failed their theory test more than 40 times, according official figuresA learner driver has failed their…