Josh MartinBusiness reporterGetty ImagesMajor restaurant chains, including KFC, have ditched a commitment to improve chicken sourcing standards in the UK as poultry demand soars.Eight restaurant groups, which also include the…

US economy slows in final months after turbulent yearNatalie ShermanBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesGrowth in the US slowed at the end of last year, as consumer spending slackened and the…

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fallOsmond Chia,Business reporterandJennifer Meierhans,Business reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesQuentin Griffiths died in the Thai city of PattayaA co-founder of online fashion giant Asos died…

Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterPA MediaGlobal Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has gone into administration.It comes after leading clients cut ties with the company after details emerged of Lord…

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Shakira AbdiBusiness reporterGetty ImagesAn increase in demand for sports supplements likely driven by New Year's resolutions helped lift retail sales by more than expected to 1.8% in January.Continuing strong sales…

Faarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has come under criticism for her public borrowing rulesA surge in capital gains tax, employers' National Insurance contributions and a boost in income tax…

Jamie MorrisSouth of England, BanburyBBCRegular volunteers said the extra pairs of hands had helped get people out of the cold quickerWorkers at a factory due to close in Oxfordshire are…

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaignerBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesA leading campaigner has accused the prime minister of "appeasing" big tech companies and being "late to the party"…