Co-op Group cuts 400 jobs in major business restructure
The Co-operative Group announces a significant business restructure, cutting 400 roles and creating 300 new positions to drive future growth and efficiency. Full details on the strategic shift.
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How Fax Machines Built Sara Blakely's Spanx Empire
Discover the unconventional secret behind Spanx's meteoric rise. Founder Sara Blakely reveals how her relentless fax machine campaign, not emails, secured her first major retail deal and changed fashion forever.
Trump's UK expansion plans spark political backlash
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring significant business ventures in Scotland and England, drawing sharp criticism from Scotland's First Minister John Swinney over environmental and ethical concerns.
Taylor Swift's Billion-Pound Business Empire Revealed
Exclusive insight into Taylor Swift's staggering business portfolio, from record-breaking music rights to savvy brand deals and strategic investments that have built a financial empire beyond music.
Anonymous hero saves Derbyshire village shop from closure
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, an anonymous benefactor in a Derbyshire village has single-handedly rescued a cherished local business from financial ruin, preventing its closure and safeguarding local jobs.
BrewDog's 'Punk' Ethos Fades as Sales Growth Stalls
An in-depth look at the challenges facing BrewDog as sales growth stalls, staff are laid off, and industry experts question if the craft beer pioneer's rebellious image has run its course.
Westminster corner shop run by same family for 140 years
Discover the incredible story of a humble corner shop in Westminster that has served the community for 140 years, surviving wars, economic crises, and changing times while remaining in the same family.
Starmer pressured over £2bn workers' rights bill for businesses
Sir Keir Starmer confronts a major challenge as business leaders warn his New Deal for Working People could cost firms billions. Angela Rayner pushes for swift implementation, setting up a tense Whitehall showdown over the future of UK employment law.
UK's Top Business Management Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Business & Management degrees. Discover which institutions are leading in graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teaching quality for future business leaders.
Giorgio Armani Rules Out External Heir for Fashion Empire
Fashion icon Giorgio Armani, 89, confirms he has no chosen successor and will not sell his privately-held luxury empire, ensuring its independence continues beyond his lifetime.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Reeves Scraps Business Rates in Major Tax Overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
Sydney's Beloved 'The Shed' Restaurant Announces Shock Closure
A popular Sydney eatery, 'The Shed', has shocked its loyal patrons by announcing its immediate and permanent closure, citing overwhelming family reasons and leaving a community in mourning.
Guzman y Gomez's US expansion hits major roadblocks
Australian fast-food favourite Guzman y Gomez faces significant hurdles in its ambitious US expansion, with reports of financial losses, leadership exits, and a struggle to adapt its menu for American tastes. Is the burrito bubble bursting?
Ben & Jerry's Founders: Unilever's Social Conscience 'Dead'
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield slam parent company Unilever for abandoning ethical values, warning customers and staff of corporate betrayal.
Mum turns crochet hobby into £80k-a-year business
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
Trump in advanced talks for major Tokyo property deal
Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.
Dyson Shocks with Sudden Closure of German Operations
British tech giant Dyson has unexpectedly closed its entire German retail operation, making all 30 employees redundant with immediate effect in a major European market retreat.
Sainsbury's Simple Strategy Slashes Shoplifting
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.
Currys Sales Surge Driven by UK Computing Demand
Electronics retailer Currys reports a robust rise in UK sales, driven by demand for computing and gaming gear, while its Irish business faces a challenging market.
Spotted Cow Cookies Collapse: Yorkshire Bakery Folds
Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat
Nuneaton businessman's epic clapback at vile customer abuse
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
Inside Lush's Cult-Like Culture and Political Activism
An investigation reveals how cosmetics giant Lush, under its eco-warrior founders, employs cult-like tactics to promote radical political activism on Gaza, trans rights, and environmentalism to its customers and staff, creating a divisive 'with us or agai
Nuneaton shopkeeper wins 15-year parking fine battle
After a gruelling 15-year battle, Nuneaton business owner Paul Edwards triumphs over a wrongly issued parking fine that threatened to destroy his livelihood and home.
Reeves' 'Disastrous' Budget Silence Angers Business Leaders
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.
Lush Removes 'Stolen Land' Google Maps Description
Cosmetics giant Lush sparks fury after quietly removing a pro-Palestinian Google Maps description labelling a store location as 'on stolen land'. MPs and activists condemn the move.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Lush closes all UK stores in Palestine protest
In a bold and unprecedented move, British cosmetics retailer Lush has closed all its UK stores and taken its website offline for a full day. The company states this is a direct protest to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and to call for a pe
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