US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import…
Subscription traps: I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted charges
Image source, SophieImage caption, Sophie believes setting a reminder is the best way to avoid subscription trapsByLizzie AsanteBusiness reporterEver been confused by a random amount leaving your bank then had…
‘I lost $14,000 in a month’: Investors hit by Korean stock market’s wild swings
Image source, Kim YongjoonImage caption, Yongjoon Kim, pictured with his partner, planned to use his investments to fund a new home as they are getting married later this yearByOsmond ChiaBusiness…
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been bought by the owner of Sports Direct, which warned a "significant restructuring" was needed to ensure the 200-year-old business remains sustainable.Mike Ashley's Frasers…
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble has divided its users by dropping its signature rule which allowed only women to send the first message to a match.When the app launched 2014, founder and…
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Water companies have been given the green light to increase bills for customers by an extra £3.4bn in coming years to meet increased pressures on infrastructure and the environment.Nearly a…
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock, the US surveillance firm, is rolling out new safeguards to prevent police misuse of its technology which, its founder and chief executive admits, should have happened sooner.Police have used…
Guernsey: Lack of career prospects and housing driving youth away
Young people want better job prospects and housingImage caption, Young islanders say they feel there are more career prospects elsewhereByJulia GregoryChannel IslandsYoung people have said a lack of career opportunities…
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms £2.9bn a year
Businesses could face costs of up to £2.9bn a year because of a crackdown on zero hours contracts, according to the government's own analysis.Labour's employment reforms are set to cut…
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Summer sun and sports fixtures helped the UK economy grow between April and June, according to official data, but some economists warned the outlook for the rest of the year…
Surrey families to get back to school support from council fund
The funding comes from the £7.1m Crisis and Resilience Fund, a government-run scheme which provides local authorities with funding to help low-income households on a multi-year basis.Last year, Stripey Stork…