Ever-worsening conditions in supply-chain jobs have made Britain’s shortages inevitable, and a pay rise for lorry drivers won’t end themThe retail phenomenon of 2021 is not a new fashion craze, electronic gadget or children’s toy. The most discussed it…
Old Truman Brewery in London to become office and shopping complex
Critics say it will price out businesses from site on Brick Lane, in the heart of the city’s Bangladeshi communityLocal councillors have defied months of campaigning, protests and thousands of objection letters to approve plans for an office block and …
Politicians should take note: an energy crisis is quietly building | Nils Pratley
Over-reliance on gas as ‘transition’ source of energy and system’s lack of resilience is being exposedPrice spikes in the global energy market are meant to happen during the cold months of a northern hemisphere winter, which is why their arrival now is…
UK economic recovery stalled in July amid worker shortages
GDP grew by only 0.1% despite removal of most Covid controls, with supply chain crisis making impactCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain’s economic recovery from the winter lockdown virtually stalled in July despite the r…
Morrisons profit drops as firm warns over supply chain crisis
Supermarket flags up rising prices as company prepares auction to choose between rival private equity biddersMorrisons has reported a drop in profits as it warned of rising costs in its supply chain because of coronavirus pandemic disruption and a shor…
Morrisons in talks with suitors and regulator to begin takeover auction
Supermarket works on basis that offers from US private equity firms CD&R and Fortress are not finalMorrisons has announced it is in talks with both of its US private equity suitors, as well as the UK’s Takeover Panel, which regulates acquisition ac…
Coronavirus live: passports ‘needed to keep England venues open’; Vietnam says city residents must get vaccine
England vaccines minister says passes needed for nightclubs and mass events; Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi residents must receive one dose by 15 SeptemberChildren could override parents’ decision on vaccines, says ZahawiVaccines for care home staff: why …
Bidders’ enthusiasm for Morrisons unlikely to be dampened by results
US rivals remain keen, but with profits under pressure, some wonder if the supermarket is really worth a £7bn offerMorrisons’ rollercoaster ride continues this week as the Bradford-based supermarket updates the market, and its suitors, on how business …
The Works: how a store perfect for lockdown offers high street hope
Online trade at The Works boomed during the Covid crisis but now it faces new challenges, from higher costs to supply chain issuesIf you were trying to invent a retailer aimed at people stuck at home you might come up with the formula for The Works, wi…
Britons holidaying in UK give welcome boost to high street
Domestic tourism helped footfall in August hit highest level since start of Covid pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFootfall in UK high streets and retail parks last month hit its highest level since the start of the C…