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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.

UK Firms Halt Hiring After 'Anti-Business' Budget

Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.

Las Vegas Housing Market Freeze: 'It's Like a Morgue'

The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects

Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home

Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.

US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows

The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

US Jobs Report: August Hiring Slump as Tariffs Bite

Exclusive analysis of the US August jobs report reveals a significant hiring slowdown, with the economy adding just 130,000 jobs. Rising trade tariffs are cited as a key factor creating uncertainty and stifling growth.

US Job Growth Cools Sharply in August

The latest US jobs report reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, stirring debate on the health of the American economy and becoming a focal point in the presidential campaign.

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.

UK's -10C Arctic Freeze: Exact Date For Snow Revealed

Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.

How Your Name Impacts Job Interview Success

Groundbreaking research reveals how your first name can significantly impact your chances of securing a job interview, uncovering hidden biases in the hiring process.

Arctic Blast To Bring Snow & Freeze To UK This Week

Brits are set for a dramatic temperature plunge as a bitter Arctic front is forecast to sweep across the country, bringing wintry hazards and a hard frost just days after unseasonable warmth. Get the full forecast and regional breakdown.

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'.

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.

Market Basket Mediation: Arthur T Demoulas Fights for Control

Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.

Kraft Heinz Merger Faces Potential Split by Investors

Exclusive: The multi-billion pound Kraft Heinz merger is under intense scrutiny as major investors push for a potential breakup of the food and condiment titan. Analysts suggest a split could unlock significant value.

Shop Owner Shames Shoplifters with Viral CCTV Footage

A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.

Recruiter: 9 Things To NEVER Put On Your CV

A top UK recruiter reveals the CV mistakes that instantly sabotage your job application. Learn what to leave off your resume to land more interviews and avoid being binned by hiring managers.

Nestlé UK CEO sacked over undisclosed relationship

Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.

Family Feud Forces Eviction of VW Garage After 60 Years

The Freccia brothers' Volkswagen garage in Connecticut faces a shocking eviction after six decades. A bitter family trust battle forces the closure, leaving the community and 15 employees devastated. Read the full story of this local institution's downfal

Bosnian refugees build £15m food empire in UK

Two brothers who fled the Bosnian War with just £300 have built a £15 million food manufacturing business in the UK, employing 150 people and supplying major supermarkets.

Aldi Creates 500+ New Jobs in Major UK Expansion

Discount supermarket giant Aldi is creating over 500 new jobs and opening 11 new stores in a massive expansion drive, boosting local economies and offering new shopping options.

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