Category : General

Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands.

Surfer punches and swears at great white shark to survive attack

A surfer has told how he fought off a great white shark by punching it in the eye after it attacked him.

Harry and Meghan to end use of 'SussexRoyal' brand

Plans to secure a trademark have also been abandoned, a spokesperson for the duke and duchess says.

Natwest hole in the wall joins Tripadvisor top attractions list

In news that will dismay local tour guides, a hole in a wall outside a bank has surpassed beautiful nature reserves and historical churches on the list of a town's top tourist attractions.

Michael O'Leary: Ryanair boss criticised for Muslim profiling comments

The Ryanair boss says Muslim men should be profiled at airports because "that is where the threat is".

Waitrose named best supermarket by Which?

Waitrose has been rated the best UK in-store supermarket again in Which?'s annual supermarket satisfaction survey.

Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'

Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers.

Wells Fargo reaches $3bn fake accounts settlement

Pressure to hit sales goals led Wells Fargo staff to create fake accounts and collect extra fees.

EU budget: Talks end amid stand-off between 'frugal' and other nations

French President Emmanuel Macron said the deadlock showed "we don't need Britain to show disunity".

US business levels fall sharply amid coronavirus

Activity fell last month for the first time since 2013, according to a closely watched survey.

Sir Philip Green 'has no intention' to watch Greed film

Steve Coogan plays "a larger-than-life" businessman in the movie.

Why are investors betting against shopping centres?

Landlords are sharing the pain felt on the High Street, and it has shown up in their share prices.

First class stamps to rise 6p to 76p

The Royal Mail is increasing the cost of postage again, with first-class stamps rising 6p to 76p

Storm Dennis: 'My business was flooded twice in two days'

Business owners describe how they have been left counting the cost of the floods caused by Storm Dennis.

Coronavirus: Car sales in China fall 92% in February

Car dealerships remain closed and buyers stay away as the coronavirus outbreak takes its toll on sales.