The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on three firms linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of President Vladimir…
Hundreds of popular cars ‘at risk of keyless theft’
Hundreds of popular cars – including four of the five best-selling models in the UK – are susceptible to “keyless…
Can pubs stand many more Dry Januarys?
“As a small independent bar group, we do feel a hit at the start of the year,” says Tom Jackman,…
Mind the gap!
The divide between large companies and SMEs may widen as HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative comes into force, but what…
RBS applies for German banking licence ahead of Brexit
Royal Bank of Scotland has applied for a German banking licence to help it retain clients in the European Union…
How Instagram influencers would tackle the retail crisis
We all know that it’s been a tough year for fashion retailers on the High Street, but online it’s been…
Why the patents system needs a revamp
When British inventor James Dyson won £4 million in damages from Hoover, a rival vacuum cleaner manufacturer, for infringing one…
Restaurant insolvencies jump as diners stay at home
The number of restaurant businesses becoming insolvent jumped by a quarter in 2018 as consumers shunned the High Street, new…
Marmite sprouts? Why retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food
Many readers will find the thought of Christmas tree-flavoured crisps revolting, but Iceland is betting its customers will feel the…
Hamleys pulls slime toy amid safety fears
Hamleys has stopped selling a children’s slime toy after the product failed a safety test for boron, a chemical that…
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