5 h. ago 'I was setting up a pet food business when I got a letter from a huge brand'

Ben McDonald never thought the international fashion brand would have a problem with the name of his pet food business

Economics

8 d. ago Amazon UK under investigation for delaying supplier payments

Groceries Code Adjudicator is probing whether company’s food retail business has been failing to pay suppliers on time

Economics

8 d. ago Amazon UK under investigation for delaying payments to food suppliers

Groceries Code Adjudicator is probing whether company’s food retail business has been failing to pay suppliers on time

Economics

9 d. ago Voices: Who’s to blame for food price hikes – supermarkets or Rachel Reeves?

The retail giants point the finger at the chancellor’s business tax rises as food inflation jumps to 4.4 per cent – so are they right, and will mortgages and petrol pump prices be next, asks James Moore

Economics

1 week ago UK inflation to edge higher if oil prices push up energy costs, experts warn

Experts have said that inflation is set to remain elevated over the coming months, particularly if global oil prices continue to spike.

Economics

1 week ago Supermarket prices on the march again as food inflation hits 4.4%

Headline rate of inflation dipped slightly after “awful April” spike

Economics

1 week ago Business Briefing: UK inflation holds at 3.4% amid rising food prices and cheaper transport costs

From stubborn inflation and a downgraded economic outlook, to a major regional investor merger, AO World’s strong results, and fresh insight into the future of flexible work - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

1 week ago Inflation rate dips in May after "awful April" cost of living spike

The latest inflation data comes on the eve of a Bank of England decision on interest rates when they are expected to be left on hold at 4.25%

Economics

2 w. ago Restaurants and businesses with a zero food hygiene rating in Wales

'We’ve realised the tough way that despite our best efforts, they weren’t enough,' said one grocer after landing a zero-star rating

Society

2 w. ago Immigration raids on California farms seen threatening businesses supplying America's food

Federal agents have rounded up dozens of California farmworkers in large-scale raids at packinghouses and fields that farm bureaus say threaten businesses that supply much of the country’s food

Events

2 w. ago UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Politics

2 w. ago Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Italy has made a major rule change that's set to make air travel much more pet-friendly.

Politics

3 w. ago BBC host Alex Scott receives shock letter as she plans kids with huge popstar girlfriend

The BBC presenter has given a new insight into her relationship with her famous partner, saying she is 'happy and in love'

Events

3 w. ago Iceland: UK stores closing this summer in favour of Food Warehouse format, jobs at risk

Long-serving high street staples are set to disappear this summer 🧊

Society

4 w. ago British Airways steward 'danced naked in business class toilet instead of serving food'

The steward, who was supposed to be serving meals in the premium Club World cabin, allegedly vanished before a crew boss found him completely naked and dancing inside a business class

Society

4 w. ago I had 12p in my bank account. Now my business is selling out and has queues out the door

Jessica Williams took the plunge after people couldn't get enough of her original horsebox food business and says she was inspired by one of her favourite childhood restaurants

Economics