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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
How much should you give towards a leaving gift?
We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway
Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
How much should you give towards a leaving gift?
We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes'
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth: Cider vinegar, Shark Tank and riding the 'wellness wave'
Economist Daron Acemoglu on liberal democracy in crisis and how AI could make it worse
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