3 h. ago Major fast food chain saved in multimillion pound takeover as dozens of branches shut

Byron has been a staple on many British high streets with its specialty burgers, but a new takeover has meant that its seven remaining shops will keep its doors open - for now

Politics

19 h. ago McDonald's issues statement on strict staff rule which bans perk

The fast food chain has more than 120,000 workers across the UK but there is one strict rule those in its restaurants must follow

Politics

19 h. ago McDonald's worker says 'please don't' as strict company rule could make it 'awkward'

The fast food chain employs more than 120,000 staff in the UK but has a strict rule all must stick to

Economics

58 h. ago Major fast food chain to hand out thousands of free burgers across London next week

The chain will give free meals to the first 100 people to queue up outside their participating restaurants, 32 of which are in the capital

Politics

3 d. ago I used to work at McDonald's and noticed latest major menu change

The fast food chain has gone through its final menu revamp of 2025, but fans felt cheated by one item

Politics

6 d. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

6 d. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

1 week ago Restaurant chain files for bankruptcy and blames the rising cost of food and workers for its financial woes

The chain has listed itself as having over $27 million in liabilities as it battles to keep its stores across six states afloat

Economics

1 week ago Greater Manchester town to be 'boosted' by major reform to fast

The government policy was pushed through by Downing Street this week

Politics

1 week ago Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar head Down Under as M&S strikes Australia deal

The deal after the retailer’s successful food wholesale collaboration with the Target chain in the US

Economics

1 week ago Popeyes: 100th UK store from US Louisiana food chain opening in London

The chain says soaring demand means its rapid UK expansion is not slowing down 🍗

Politics

2 w. ago Aldi announces 16 new stores opening before Christmas including one in Greater Manchester

The budget supermarket chain says it is "focused on making affordable, high-quality food accessible to as many people as possible"

Politics

2 w. ago Pub chain launches UK's 'first' training academy at Cheshire prison following restaurant closure

It comes after the closure of The Clink earlier this year after a decade

Events

2 w. ago Trouble brewing for Starbucks? Millennial favourite is at risk of becoming 'irrelevant', experts say

Starbucks' fortunes appear to be changing, and in September, bosses announced it would be closing 'some stores' in the UK amid global cuts - with details kept firmly under wraps.

Events

2 w. ago KFC launches Stranger Things burger and fans are all asking the same question

The fast-food chain has launched a new burger and wings as we countdown the days until Stranger Things season 5 drops on Netflix - and people can't wait to try it

Politics

2 w. ago Turning Food Waste into Value: How SugaRich Is Redefining Sustainability in the Food Chain

Across the UK and Europe, food waste remains one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges. Nearly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, representing over £1 trillion in economic waste and around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For more than 50 years, SugaRich has been quietly engineering a different path—proving that waste doesn’t need to exist in a circular food system.

Politics

3 w. ago Horror moment McDonald's customer hurls scalding cup of coffee at manager

Shocking footage captures the moment one irate customer threw her entire cup of coffee at the manager of the fast food chain, sending her into a fit of searing pain and screams

Economics

3 w. ago McDonald's worker says restaurant has 'way to go' after sexual abuse claims

Fast food restaurant chain McDonald's has agreed to bring in strengthened training in the wake of previous claims of sexual abuse towards young staff in its restaurants

Events

3 w. ago I tried frozen food range from restaurant chain and it's put me off booking a table

Las Iguanas is a popular chain of restaurants that serve up South American dishes in a casual dining setting - but do their frozen versions offer the same?

Society

3 w. ago Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale as CEO warns of ‘challenges’ plaguing fast food chain

Pizza Hut's familiar red roof debuted in 1969 and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales

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