10 h. ago Thousands of jobs to be created at Amazon’s new UK warehouses

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer lauded the expansion plans as a "major win" for the UK economy.

Society

3 d. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

Events

5 d. ago Huge Welsh floating windfarm with turbines as tall as London's The Shard takes massive step forward

The project is one of two in the Celtic Sea and is expected to create thousands of jobs in Port Talbot and Bristol where the giant turbines are hoped to be made

Events

5 d. ago Bizarre Chinese national park ad for ‘wild man’ job draws thousands of applicants

A bizarre job listing in central China looking for “wild men” to roam the Shennongjia National Park has gone viral, attracting over 10,000 applications.

Politics

6 d. ago Nissan Leaf unveiled: Five things you need to know about the new electric car saving 6,000 jobs in Sunderland

Nissan's all-new Leaf needs to impress. That's because this heavily revised EV has the weight of thousands of UK jobs in the North East on its haunches.

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland sale risks more than a thousand jobs as 68 stores to close

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

Events

6 d. ago Thousands of steel jobs secured with £500m Scunthorpe deal despite huge losses in Port Talbot

The UK Government said the announcement 'truly transforms the outlook' of steelmaking in the UK, but thousands of jobs have been lost in Port Talbot with the closure of its blast furnaces

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of jobs saved and British Steel plant future secured after £500m Network Rail deal

From a £500m rail deal set to rescue British Steel, to Aviva’s £3.7bn Direct Line takeover, surging fossil fuel finance, job cuts linked to NICs, Gareth Bale’s move into football ownership, and Mizkan’s Manchester expansion - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of British Steel jobs secured thanks to £500m Network Rail deal

Two months after being saved by the government, British Steel's Scunthorpe plant is celebrating securing a five-year contract from Network Rail to supply 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail

Economics

1 week ago Walmart and Amazon looking at creating their own cryptocoins as digital currencies popularity rises

Legislation would need to pass Congress in order for the currencies to be used

Politics

1 week ago Poundland to be sold 'within hours' as thousands of job at risk from new owners

Aa rescue deal fpr discount retailer Poundland is set to be confirmed, potentially today, with the future of hundreds of stores and thousands of staff members under threat

Events

1 week ago New discount store 'set to rival Temu' and shoppers can't wait

A new online shopping service created by Amazon offers a wide variety of goods for sale for £20 or less, and some people believe it could rival the likes of Temu and Shein now that it's reached the UK

Politics

1 week ago Plans for huge transformation along banks of Manchester Ship Canal move forward

It aims to create more homes and new builds for businesses, and could be a boost to Greater Manchester's economy by creating thousands of jobs

Events

1 week ago Ministers should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost jobs, Tories say

Andrew Bowie cites figures which suggest tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland could go as part of Labour’s green transition.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Labour Government would end block on new nuclear power projects

Twenty-thousand Scots work in jobs that are dependent on the UK’s nuclear power industry.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

Military intelligence experts say thousands of jobs will be created as billions are ploughed into key Scots locations.

Economics

2 w. ago Amazon cancels show from Gilmore Girls creator after just one season

Cancellation comes after the streamer previously asked for two seasons

Politics

2 w. ago 'Incredible' period drama 'just like Downton Abbey' you can now stream

The six-part period drama series from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video UK now

Events

2 w. ago Massive high street fashion chain puts dozens of stores and thousands of jobs at risk as bosses draw up company rescue plan

The clothing retailer, which has 230 shops and employs around 5,500 people, is taking the step after latest figures showed it suffered a £32.2 million loss in 2023.

Events

2 w. ago SNP accused of burying heads in the sand over North Sea 'emergency'

A new report has warned tens of thousands of jobs are at risk by 2030

Politics