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Britannia Hotels: Ƶ's 'worst chain' cut almost 1,000 jobs as losses neared £10m
Hotels
Britannia Hotels said the fall in its sales was because of the Covid-19 pandemic
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John Lewis to hire delivery drivers and tech staff following major online growth
Retail
The announcement comes less than 12 months after the retailer confirmed thousands of job cuts across its physical stores
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The Ƶ's most successful business bosses and why they're the most talked about
Employment
From a compelling rags to riches story or life changing invention - we take a look at the Ƶ's business people who have become famous beyond the boardroom
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Heineken Ƶ to create more than 700 jobs through £42m investment into hundreds of pubs
Employment
A total of 137 pubs will have a makeover costing over £125,000 each
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Boxpark founder Roger Wade to step down after 10 years
Food and Drink
The businessman will stay on with the company as a brand consultant and non-executive director
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Sharp increase in distressed companies thanks to curtailed Covid support and spiralling costs
Economy
Researchers at Begbies Traynor say indicators point to a 'wave of insolvencies coming'
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House price growth slows but demand remains above pre-Covid levels
property news
With the stock of homes on the market still low, this has put "upward pressure" on house prices, Nationwide said
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WH Smith returns to profit and is planning 125 shop openings
Company Results
The Swindon-based retailer said it had seen a recovery across all its travel markets despite the impact of the Omicron variant
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Go-Ahead sees profits fall 24.5% following LSER contract breach
Transport
The transport operator revealed its half year results following the launch of a new strategy that aims to take operating profit to at least £150m
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Primark to hike prices on clothes as business costs rise
Retail & High Street
The fashion chain has warned it will make "selective" increases as pressures from inflation start to bite
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Elon Musk to buy Twitter for £34.5bn after reaching deal with board
Deals
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey said he believed it was “the right path” for his company
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The best places to live in the Ƶ in 2022 named
property news
Areas were assessed on criteria including quality of life, architecture and heritage, and environmental credentials
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Burger King to open 200 more Ƶ restaurants as profits recover and sales surge
Food and Drink
The fast food chain said its improved results were as a result of its continued expansion strategy
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Asda to invest more than £73m to cut prices and increase hourly pay
Asda
The supermarket giant is owned by the billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital
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Ƶ house prices hit record high as buyer demand continues, says Rightmove
property news
Limited stock for sale suggests that while price growth may ease later in 2022, sustained price falls are unlikely
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Co-op to scrap use-by dates on own-brand yoghurts in bid to reduce food waste
The Co-operative
The Co-op has said the move is an industry first
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Ƶ housing market: Property sales fall in March by more than a third on year earlier
property news
But it is still one of the strongest sales months seen in March in recent years, according to HMRC
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Deloitte handed £1.45m fine over Mitie Group audit
Finance
The financial watchdog said its initial fine of £2m was reduced after early admissions by the company
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Queen's Awards success for London and South East firms - here are all 67 winners
The Queen
Winners range from global used book specialist to baby clothes firms
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Bath Rugby Club trials Dyson backpack that monitors air pollution
Business of Sport
The idea is to explore the air pollution exposure of high-performing athletes, the Wiltshire tech company said
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Covid: Fewer than half of companies cut executive pay in response to pandemic
Coronavirus
Research from the High Pay Centre found the firms that did reduce the pay of bosses had more women directors
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List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the Ƶ railway upgrade
Transport
Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.
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Northumberland holiday park snapped up by growing Essex group Wyldecrest
Leisure & Touism
Felmoor Park near Felton, which has 167 holiday homes, has become Wyldecrest's 10th site
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Outdoor activities centre in Devon acquired by education provider
Leisure & Touism
Brighton-based Inspiring Learning has made its second purchase in the area
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