Entries by BBC News

Starbucks’ baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain’s recovery?

The coffee giant is returning to its roots to boost sales but labour tensions could derail the strategy.

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UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

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UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

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UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

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India’s start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns

Start-up fundraising has raised uncomfortable questions about valuations, but signals a maturing ecosystem.

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Building society pledges to keep branches open

It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.

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Building society pledges to keep branches open

It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.

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Building society pledges to keep branches open

It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.

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Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

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Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

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