51 m. ago Business news live: UK house prices hit record level and retail sales data shows concern for autumn

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

Economics

69 m. ago 'I spent £2 on Ikea's Too Good To Go bag and couldn't believe my eyes when opening it'

A woman went to Ikea to excitedly pick up her £2 Too Good To Go bag from the well-known Swedish restaurant as she was hoping for it to include one specific thing

Economics

85 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley reassures

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 September: Retail sales and house prices rise, Berkeley posts update

The mood around the UK economy was today lifted by figures showing retail sales and house price growth.

Society

2 h. ago Another win for the Lionesses! Retail sales clawed back ground in July amid sunshine and women's Euros triumph

Sales volumes were up 0.6 per cent in July, a stronger performance than most analysts had expected.

Politics

2 h. ago Hot weather and women’s Euro 2025 buoys retail sales in July

The latest release from the ONS was delayed after the statisticians identified an issue with how it aligns its data with calendar months.

Politics

2 h. ago UK retail sales rose 0.6% in July as ONS admits quality issues

Statistics agency also revises previous figures

Politics

3 h. ago US oil titan fires a quarter of its staff as jobs bloodbath spreads from retail and technology

The oil company is set to layoff up to 25 percent of its workforce in an extravagant cost-cutting drive. 

Events

3 h. ago John Lewis shoppers bag £20 thermal leggings perfect for changing seasons for less than £5

"These thermal leggings are light and warm. They keep me comfortable without the unsightly bulges of my former woollen ones"

Economics

8 h. ago 'I'm an airline worker and passengers should only ever use one type of suitcase'

A flight attendant has shared the three things you should look for when choosing a suitcase to put in the hold of a plane - and calls out one bag type as a poor choice

Politics

10 h. ago Major UK retailer to hire more than 13,000 workers for Christmas

The retailer is expecting around 30 million visitors to its shops ahead of the festive season

Politics

12 h. ago Autopsy of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling's baby found dead in closet deepens mystery

University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling, 21, was arrested after police found her newborn baby boy inside a trash bag in her closet in her Lexington home.

Politics

12 h. ago Samsung Galaxy Watch7 drops under £200 at multiple online retailers

Samsung normally sells the Galaxy Watch7 for £239.99, but it can currently be picked up for under £200 at several online shopping outlets.

Economics

15 h. ago Weird and wonderful: The best practical bag charms you didn’t know existed

Upgrade your handbag with these essential bag charms that offer more than just decoration

Politics

15 h. ago Garnet Red bags are in for Autumn: these are my top three picks from Lulu Guinness

A new season calls for a new a new trend and a red bag is the easiest way to instantly update you wardrobe.

Politics

16 h. ago Neymar 'awarded staggering fortune' in billionaire's will despite being worth £260m

The Brazilian football superstar is said to be worth around £260m, but could be set to bag a incredible fortune of nearly £850m from the will of a deceased billionaire admirer

Economics

16 h. ago Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher 'refuse to back down in battle with high street giant'

The Oasis rockers were allegedly branded ‘free riders’ by the retailer after applying to trademark their band’s logo

Events

18 h. ago Marks & Spencer's viral £40 faux suede bag has landed online and it's selling fast

Marks and Spencer's Suedette Buckle Shoulder Bag has finally dropped online after only being available for purchase in store, and shoppers are already rushing to buy it

Economics

19 h. ago Marks & Spencer fans are rushing to buy £40 viral faux suede bag that’s finally dropped online

Marks & Spencer's £40 viral handbag has landed online and it's selling fast with shoppers who have compared it to designer versions

Economics

19 h. ago American Eagle soars as teen clothing retailer embraces Sydney Sweeney frenzy

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters spiked 31% at the opening bell after the teen clothing retailer said the frenzy surrounding its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign drew new customers during its most recent quarter

Politics