US job growth slows in November as unemployment rises to 4.6%
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
November adds 64,000 jobs while October saw losses; data delayed by government shutdown; wage gains remain modest
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Olive Garden expands Lighter Portions as inflation-fueled demand for smaller, cheaper meals grows
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
Darden Restaurants’ Olive Garden rolls out seven lighter-portion dishes priced at $13–$15 and accelerates the nationwide rollout to January, signaling a broader shift toward affordability in casual dining.
Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
ONS data show November volumes slipped 0.1% as discounting underwhelmed and shoppers remained cautious ahead of Christmas; borrowing data also underscored fiscal pressures.
UK inflation slows to 3.2%, easing pressure on households and fueling rate-cut bets
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
Food-price relief and broader deceleration in price growth could influence borrowing costs and investor guidance amid a shifting inflation landscape.
UK regulator expands insurance scrutiny after Which? super-complaint
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
FCA to broaden review of claims handling and policy clarity as consumer groups call for stronger action
Tesco leads 2025 guide to best supermarket Christmas food, with M&S and Waitrose excelling in puds and sides
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
Tesco Finest Bronze Turkey tops the list for value and ease, with category winners across starters, sauces, veg, dessert and cheese noted; M&S dominates desserts and cheese, while Waitrose shines in cranberry sauce and roasted carrots.
Retail group warns Employment Rights Bill could reduce jobs as unemployment climbs
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
BRC ties rising costs and tighter policy to slower hiring, urges government-business collaboration on growth and skills reform
Tax trap for Christmas gifts to grandchildren could hit parents with hefty bills
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
Experts warn that gifting money to a grandchild and putting it into a child's savings account can trigger income tax on the interest for the parents unless the money is placed in tax-free wrappers such as a Junior ISA.
UK regulator expands scrutiny of home and travel insurance claims after Which? super-complaint
Business & Markets • 10 months ago
FCA to broaden oversight of claims processing and policy clarity following consumer group’s action against the home and travel insurance sectors