Bars and restaurants struggle with staff isolating

The industry wants a "test to release" system to solve worker shortage as cases rise.

Clarks workers consider strike over fire-and-rehire

Over 100 shoe company workers are at risk of being dismissed and rehired on worse pay and conditions.

Lorry driver shortage threatens Haribo sweets

The German confectionery giant is struggling to get supplies of Goldbears and Tangfastics to UK shops.

The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

Global tax overhaul backed by 130 countries

The OECD, which led the talks, announces that many have backed plans for a 15% minimum corporate tax.

Four reasons why Gap is closing its shops in the UK

Four reasons why the former High Street favourite is closing its shops in the UK and Ireland.

Post-Brexit trade: UK extends EU-era steel protections

The government overrules its post-Brexit trade advisers to keep EU-era limits on products.

Bank governor warns against over-reaction to higher inflation

Bank of England governor says a rise will be "temporary" after a warning by the former chief economist.

Plan for law to protect neighbourhood cash access

The Treasury says people should not have to travel beyond a reasonable distance to withdraw or deposit cash.

Nissan announces major UK electric car expansion

The carmaker will build its new all-electric model in Sunderland, alongside a massive electric battery plant.