Homebase collapses with 2,000 jobs at risk
Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand....
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‘Adults buying kids’ toys to escape global turmoil’
Retailers are increasingly targeting the “kidult” market as family finances are squeezed....
Fears car buyers’ compensation payouts could be delayed
Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims....
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk’s ‘toxic’ X
It has accused X of promoting “disturbing content”, and says Mr Musk is using it to “shape political discourse.”...
Inflation progress stalls in US in October
Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries....
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained....
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals....
JD Sports and Fullers warn of price rises due to Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits....
Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter....
NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable....