Emer MoreauBusiness reporterHigh street shops, pharmacies and music venues have called on Rachel Reeves to axe the looming increases to business rates for them as well as pubs.The government is…

Excel: The software that's hard to quitJoe FayTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesExcel remains popular despite being 40-years-oldIn the 1990s some computer games had a "boss key" that allowed staff to call up…

Simon Jack,BBC Business EditorandLucy Hooker,Business reporterGetty ImagesA climbdown on forthcoming increases to the business rates bills faced by pubs in England is set to be announced by the government in…

Faarea MasudBusiness reporterThe boss of Greggs said there was "no doubt" hugely popular appetite suppressing drugs have led to people looking for "smaller portions", affecting the company's bottom line.People are…

BBCMike Powell said the charity expects more people to struggle financially this yearSome islanders are struggling to heat their homes in cold temperatures, a homeless charity boss has warned.The Shelter…

Faarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesRetail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer have both reported a rise in food sales over Christmas, but other retailers found the festive period harder going.Tesco said…

CastoreTom Beahon set up Castore with his brother Phil in 2015 The co-founder of premium sportswear firm Castore has defended the price of replica football kits.Tom Beahon, who set up…

BBCDeputy Rob Ward said the new childcare payments system provided "flexibility" for parentsJersey's education minister has defended a new scheme that allows parents to claim back childcare costs for toddlers.From…