Deliveroo makes annual profit for first time
The £3m 2024 figure compares with £32m loss in 2023 and comes despite ‘uncertain consumer environment’
John Lewis staff miss out on bonus despite profits jump; Britain’s housing market loses steam – business live
Retailer says will prioritise investment in business over bonus; house buyer demand weakest since late 2023, survey shows
Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn’t fund a war and won’t boost growth
We are seeing a pale version of military Keynesianism, and for what? That money would be better spent fighting the climate crisis, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Why is Keir Starmer’s government seeking to cut the benefits bill?
Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits that have ballooned amid increasingly ageing and unwell population
John Lewis profits triple to £126m but hopes for staff bonus dashed again
Cash reward at staff-owned group ruled out for third year in a row, with focus on £600m plans to transform business
Taxi firms crowdfund legal battle with Uber over VAT on fares in UK
Minicab drivers say Uber’s bid to apply tax to all rides would put many out of business and leave people stranded
Nearly one in four Britons have witnessed shoplifting, study shows
Nearly a quarter have seen staff abused as shops say crime is spiralling out of control with 55,000 thefts a day
UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds
Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts
Poor results at Puma and Zara owner fuel fears of slowing US consumer demand
Inditex shares plunge as some analysts say data suggests falling demand across Americas amid tariff uncertainty
Timid FCA has retreated too far on its ‘name and shame’ proposals
An uncontentious improvement has been lost for the sake of protecting City competitiveness. No wonder consumer groups are dismayed
US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley admits having sex with member of Jeffrey Epstein staff
Testimony comes during combative day of cross-examination which also highlighted messages involving Prince Andrew
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – as it happened
Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil
Donald Trump’s tariffs are disrupting markets around the world – here’s why it could be hurting your super
Fears of a US recession and a global trade war are upending global stocks, putting Australians’ retirement savings at risk. Experts say there’s no need to panic – probably