Pubs and restaurants will more easily be able to turn pavements, terraces and even car parks into outdoor areas under proposals to…
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency
Scandal-hit payments firm Wirecard has filed for insolvency, causing its shares to dive almost 80%. It comes after the German…
US threatens tariffs on EU beer, gin and olives
The US has threatened new trade tariffs on beer, chocolate and olives from the European Union, as part of a…
Mitie-Interserve deal creates outsourced services giant
Two of the UK’s biggest government outsourcers have agreed to merge their support services arms, creating a business employing almost…
Emma Watson joins board of Gucci owner Kering
British actor and activist Emma Watson has joined the board of French fashion giant Kering, owner of the Gucci label.…
Coronavirus: Job cuts warning as 600,000 roles go in lockdown
The number of workers on UK payrolls dived more than 600,000 between March and May, official figures suggest. Meanwhile, the…
EasyJet boss feels ‘100% safe’ on full planes as flights resume
The boss of EasyJet has said he would feel “100% safe” flying on full planes as the airline resumed a…
‘I will have to rely on my husband for the first time’
“I only do a part-time job but it gives me independence,” Nikki Pinnington, 44, tells the BBC. “Now I will…
Coronavirus: ‘The nursery I run may not survive’
“We might be able to last another two months, but without more help we won’t last longer,” says Zoe Rae,…
Coronavirus: ‘We could end up with no business or savings’
Andy Shaw, 57, has built up a painting and decorating firm with his brother-in-law Jake, but has now seen work…
