25 h. ago Kilted Donut : Scottish bakery that sells ‘beautiful’ doughnuts to close down due to ‘economic uncertainty’

A Scottish bakery which is known for its huge and ‘beautiful’ American-inspired doughnuts is set to close down.

Economics

47 h. ago Are you looking for some last minute sunshine? From as little as £89 a week, here's our definitive guide to autumn's best holiday bargains for every kind of trip

A hot British summer combined with economic uncertainty and improved booking apps have resulted in a glut of last-minute holiday bargains available this month and next.

Economics

1 week ago The Latest: US employers added just 22,000 jobs last month amid uncertainty over Trump’s policies

U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies

Politics

1 week ago Voices: Is this the real reason the cost of your winter sun break is sky high ?

As Ryanair and Jet2 both announce cuts to their winter flights schedules, James Moore says package holiday customers are too hard-pressed by economic uncertainty to risk getting away from it all

Politics

1 week ago Lloyds to warn 3,000 staff they face sack for ‘underperformance’

With economic uncertainty meaning fewer people leave, bank to put about one in 20 on ‘performance plans’ Business live – latest updatesLloyds Banking Group is to warn 3,000 staff that they are at risk of being sacked for underperformance, as part of a management overhaul led by the chief executive, Charlie Nunn.Bosses have been instructed to rank staff performance, with about 5% of its 63,000-strong workforce due to be put on performance plans that will put their jobs at risk unless they notably improve. About 1,500 of those put on notice could end up losing their jobs. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Boss of flexible office group IWG dismisses 17% fall in share price as ‘machine selling’

Spaces and Regus owner says global volatility will support demand for its hybrid workspacesBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the flexible office company IWG played down a 17% drop in its share price on Tuesday as “not rational”, arguing that economic uncertainty around the world is supporting demand for hybrid workspace.IWG, which owns the Spaces and Regus brands, said its adjusted profit rose by 6% to $262m (£194m) for its first half of the year, but its shares plunged after it told investors it expected adjusted profit to end 2025 at the lower end of previous guidance of $525m-$565m. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Lannan Bakery: Stockbridge eatery with stunning pastries asks customers to stop eating them on doorsteps

An extremely popular Scottish bakery is urging customers to not use private property to eat their pastries.

Economics