Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt to Oct. 1 after cyberattack
Business & Markets • a year ago
Britain’s largest automaker keeps plants dark as investigation continues; ministers to meet suppliers in the supply chain.
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OECD lifts global growth forecast to 3.2% as front-loading around tariffs fades
Business & Markets • a year ago
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raises global and UK outlooks amid resilience in the first half, but warns of softer growth in the second half as higher tariffs bite and fiscal policies tighten
Ford e-Tourneo Courier cheapest EV to insure under new grant, MoneySuperMarket finds
Business & Markets • a year ago
Insurance costs under the Electric Car Grant vary widely, with MPVs and larger electric vehicles often cheaper to insure than compact hatchbacks, according to a MoneySuperMarket ranking of 24 ECG-eligible models.
Butterwick bakery to close 12 of 14 stores as costs rise and spending shifts
Business & Markets • a year ago
Family-run Midlands chain focuses on two remaining locations in Rushden Lakes and Northampton's St Giles Street, citing rising operating costs and changing customer spending habits
UK retailers warn Budget risk to inflation as large-shop tax plan looms
Business & Markets • a year ago
Retailers say elevating business rates on big stores could fuel higher food prices even as inflation stays stubbornly high ahead of the autumn Budget.
Henry Boot warns planning delays imperil 1.5 million homes target as councils grow under-resourced
Business & Markets • a year ago
Housebuilder says under-resourced planning authorities are slowing the push for new homes, though Labour reforms are lifting consent rates
Our Place launches limited butter-yellow cookware in collaboration with Molly Baz and Crocs
Business & Markets • a year ago
Limited-edition pastel line taps into the butter-yellow trend in kitchen gear
Kingfisher shares rocket as UK consumer resilience lifts DIY retailer's profit outlook
Business & Markets • a year ago
UK demand for B&Q and Screwfix helps Kingfisher lift full-year profit guidance despite cost pressures
Jaguar Land Rover extends factory closures as cyber attack disrupts UK car maker's supply chain
Business & Markets • a year ago
Production pause extended to Oct. 1; government engagement planned as unions press for worker support and suppliers brace for impact