Tag: Business (section)
UK carpentry firm collapses into administration – in business since 1978
A Stoke-on-Trent joinery manufacturer with a history dating back to 1978 has entered administration, with insolvency specialists appointed to oversee the business’s future. …
Chinese cars to be built in Britain for first time by one major plant: ‘It makes sense’
Chinese cars are set to be built in Britain for the first time after Nissan struck a deal to use its Sunderland plant with rival Chery. …
easyJet issues statement after ‘possible takeover approach’
News of a possible takeover emerged on Friday afternoon. …
Nationwide customers may need to act to avoid disruption to payments
Not everyone will need to act, but if you do, it’s best you do the task sooner rather than later …
Major bank closing branches Wednesday May 6 after years on UK high street
The bank is shutting down many high street branches in the UK – 44 of them in early 2026 – mainly because 96% of customer transactions are done online …
Huge boost for forgotten rundown UK town as it gets new £140m shopping village
After years of setbacks, a new shopping haven is set to rise, bringing hope and excitement to a town yearning for change and revitalisation. …
Panic as Morgan Stanley says 200k banking jobs in Europe will be lost – 1 thing to blame
More and more companies across the world are embracing AI, with fears the ever-advancing technology will push many out of their jobs. …
Tesco giving shoppers free food at checkouts in 800 stores from Tuesday
The supermarket is giving away free food in stores for a limited period. …
BP sacks top boss in latest net zero fiasco
BP has replaced CEO Murray Auchincloss with Meg O’Neill, the firm’s first female leader, as the energy giant pivots back to fossil fuels amid investor pressure. …
Bank of England chief warns of ‘vulnerable’ global financial system amid asset price surge
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has warned that the global financial system is vulnerable to shocks amid a recent surge in the price of shares and other assets. …
