High street fashion giant Primark and online rival Boohoo will be among the next batch of retailers to report back on their festive for..
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Quiz warns of lower profit after disappointing Christmas
Fashion retailer Quiz has warned its profit and revenue will be lower after Christmas trading failed to meet expectations.
The company,..
City & Guilds Group urges Government to remove employer investment in apprenticeships barriers
As employers wait for Government consultation, research reveals 92% say they want to see flexibility in how they can spend funds
Ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn charged with breach of trust
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been charged with breach of trust, Tokyo District Court officials said.
When he was first detai..
Lidl Christmas sales climb on back of premium ranges
Lidl sales were up 8% over the Christmas period as it enticed customers away from the UK’s biggest supermarkets with its premium ranges..
Flybe rescued by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart consortium
Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group have swooped on regional airline Flybe in a £2.2 million deal which will see the creation of a new ai..
Nicky Morgan accuses Government of ‘burying head in sand’ over small firms
The chair of the Treasury Committee has criticised the Government for “burying its head in the sand” over protecting small businesses f..
Honda plans six-day shutdown post-Brexit
Honda UK said it will shut down Swindon factory for six days in April as part of its preparations for any disruption caused post-Brexit.
Mike Ashley ousts Debenhams chairman, forces CEO to step down from board
Mike Ashley has forced the chairman of Debenhams to resign and the retailer’s chief executive to step down from the board
Triple blow to car industry on jobs and production
The car industry has suffered a triple blow as three of the UK’s biggest manufacturers announced job and production cuts.
Arts Council England announces £6m fund for leadership development across museums, libraries & arts
Arts Council England has launched Transforming Leadership, a £6 million fund so arts and cultural leaders are skilled to support sector
Patisserie Valerie ‘determined’ to sort supplier late payments
Embattled cake chain Patisserie Valerie said it is “determined” to put right mistakes after being questioned by MPs over supplier payments
Swift action needed to help ‘mortgage prisoners’, says Treasury Committee
Plans to help “mortgage prisoners” who are trapped into paying higher rates on their home have been outlined by the City regulator.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,500 jobs under cost-saving plans
Car giant Jaguar Land Rover is to cut 4,500 jobs under plans to make £2.5 billion of cost savings, the company has announced.
Retail winners and losers emerge after Christmas shopping season
The retail sector endured its worst December since the financial crisis, and this has been borne out in some dire trading updates and t..
















