Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’
The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday. Evening Standard Business News…
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Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Peter Kyle
The Technology Secretary is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force. Evening Standard Business News…
Bunzl upgrades profit guidance amid acquisition boost
The FTSE 100 firm expects adjusted operating profits for 2024 to ‘show a strong increase in comparison with 2023’. Evening Standard Business News…
Louise Haigh warns CrossCountry train company over service reductions
The Transport Secretary said she had ‘little choice’ but to approve the reduced services in order to give passengers some certainty. Evening Standard Business News…
Aston Martin sales stall as company sets aside £2bn for electric cars
The luxury car-maker said new chief executive Adrian Hallmark will join earlier than planned as it seeks to accelerate a turnaround plan. Evening Standard Business News…
British American Tobacco sales in focus amid UK and US smoking ban uncertainty
BAT will give shareholders an update on its trading performance on Tuesday amid major smoking bans being considered in the UK and US. Evening Standard Business News…
Sports Direct loses Court of Appeal bid over Newcastle United kit deal
The retailer is run by former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. Evening Standard Business News…
UK and US block trade of new Russian metals at world’s largest exchanges
The move to ban Russian exports is an effort to hinder one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue. Evening Standard Business News…
Unions’ anger at Tata Steel decision to close furnaces at South Wales plant
Tata says its plans could be expected to result in up to 2,800 job losses. Evening Standard Business News…
Alister Jack accuses SNP of wanting to create ‘economic migration border’
The Scottish Secretary made the claim in the Commons as he rejected calls from SNP MPs to devolve the power to introduce such a system to Holyrood. Evening Standard Business News…