Mon, 23 Feb 2026

How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars. >>

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers. >>

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

As American Girl turns 40, Mattel grapples with bringing dolls into a new era

American Girl marks its 40th anniversary after five quarters of sales growth, but revenue remains far below its peak as Mattel faces industry pressures. >>

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%. >>

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

Funding approved to reduce cold deaths

Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years. >>

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

Key social issues identified in charity report

Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues. >>

Sun, 22 Feb 2026

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment

Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Under mounting toy pressures, Hasbro has a secret sauce that Mattel hasn't matched

Hasbro's secret weapon has been its Wizards of the Coast division, which includes Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and the company's digital games. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes

The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Equinox chairman says 'health is the new luxury' as wellness spending soars

Harvey Spevak, Equinox's executive chairman, said demand for "Optimize" memberships highlights the "insatiable" demand by the wealthy for wellness offerings. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say

UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Illiquid loans, investor demands: Blue Owl's software lending triggers another quake in private credit

Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains

Clothing and footwear were among the imports most vulnerable to Trump's tariffs, which imposed steep rates on countries such as China and Vietnam. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, but some sector-specific tariffs remain in place. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network

Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf told CNBC the Amazon launch is about meeting customers where they are and leveraging Amazon's fast and free shipping. >>