UK sales of seasonal pet treats, toys and food rocketing
Sales of Christmas pet lines up 964% year-on-year at Waitrose online as people spend more on pet care
Will Labour’s 2030 green energy goal cost more than 2035? They should come clean
Ed Miliband argues the UK should race towards becoming a ‘clean energy superpower’, but costs to the consumer shouldn’t be ignored
Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton van factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk
Stellantis says it will shift production from Bedfordshire to plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariffs: protectionism is no longer taboo in politics
Editorial: US trade policies since 2016 highlight a broader global retreat from globalisation, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting economic priorities
Trudeau calls emergency meeting over Trump’s Canada tariff threat
US president-elect posted on social media about plan to impose 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada over immigration
Senior UK bankers will get bonuses years earlier under plan to relax rules
PRA and FCA propose changes to bonus deferrals in bid to drive growth and improve UK competitiveness
Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war
Trump intends to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs, which experts say will risk retaliation and a damaging economic war
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could cost US consumers $2,400 a year – business live
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Walmart to phase out DEI initiatives amid escalated attacks from conservatives
Company will no longer consider race and gender when making offers to suppliers and will remove LGBTQ+ merchandise
TfL to fine firms whose electric bikes block pavements
London transport body takes action as size of e-bike fleets run by companies such as Lime and Forest soar
Female executive directors in FTSE 250 down 11% since 2022
Report finds maternity bias, childcare policies and male-dominated cultures keep women from top roles
Deanne Stewart: The megafund boss with lessons for Britain on Australia’s ‘pensions nirvana’
The chief executive of Aware Super, one of the biggest funds down under, is briefing Keir Starmer on pension reforms
FCA fines Macquarie Bank £13m for fictitious trades amid ‘serious failings’
Trader was able to record more than 400 fictitious trades over a period of 20 months, says watchdog
UK prices for car repairs and electrical goods expected to rise due to budget
Halfords and AO.com say increases in employer national insurance will add to their costs
Philadelphia workers at Amazon’s Whole Foods file for first union election
Amazon has aggressively opposed efforts and is challenging the federal labor watchdog that ruled against its actions