River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse
Rachel ClunBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesRiver Island has been given the green light to close 33 stores across the UK after the High Court approved the fashion retailer's restructuring plans.The…
Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers
Adam Hancock & Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reportersGetty ImagesCrocs' share price plunged after the rubber clog-maker revealed a fall in US sales as shoppers chose to spend on trainers ahead of the…
Chocolatiers blame cafe closure on rising costs of ingredients
Joe SkirkowskiBBC News, West of EnglandThe owners of an award-winning artisan chocolate business say increased prices and staffing costs have forced them to close their cafe. Holly and Sam Garner…
Sheffield’s Baby Basics UK opens bigger premises to meet demand
Wendy MiddletonBBC News, YorkshireBaby BasicsBaby Basics UK provides items such as bedding, clothing, toys and toiletriesA baby bank which supports families with vulnerable children has moved to a bigger premises…
Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store
Adam HancockBusiness reporterReutersA life-size humanoid replica of Albert Einstein at the storeA new robot shop has opened in Beijing selling everything from mechanical butlers to human-like replicas of Albert Einstein.More…
Mandalorian actress Gina Carano settles with Disney over firing
Actress Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after she was fired from Star Wars franchise spin-off The Mandalorian. She was dropped from the cast in 2021…
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts
US President Donald Trump is pushing to make it easier for Americans to use retirement savings to invest in cryptocurrencies, private equity, property, gold and other kinds of non-traditional assets.…
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate To 4%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4%. It's the fifth cut since last August, and takes the cost of borrowing to its lowest level for…
Over €66m unclaimed from Deposit Return Scheme
Updated / Friday, 8 Aug 2025 20:33 Re-Turn said fees from unredeemed containers are being used to pay off initial scheme set-up costs among other uses Irish consumers last year…
Trump’s nominee for the Fed wants to overhaul it
Having railed against the "revolving door" between the executive branch and the US Federal Reserve, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran may now be walking through it after President…