Countries reach ‘landmark deal’ to cut trade costs

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed a landmark deal which could cut trade…

Retailers make shocking petrol profit, says RAC

Retailers are continuing to put up fuel prices when they should reduce them in line with…

EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence

The EU has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a…

Firms opt for smaller Christmas parties over Omicron fears

A number of big businesses are holding smaller Christmas parties within departments, rather than larger, company-wide…

UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year

A typical UK family will spend £1,700 more per year on household costs in 2022, according…

Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning

Stock markets around the world have fallen after the boss of Moderna cast doubts on the…

Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights

Travellers and airlines are scrambling to rearrange plans as the latest Covid restrictions cause travel turmoil…

Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

The Omicron variant could add pressure to a chronic shortage of microchips used in car manufacturing,…

More work needed to create green jobs, report says

Efforts to create so-called green jobs need to intensify if the UK government is to achieve…

Macau casino shares fall after ‘illegal gambling’ arrests

Shares in Macau casino operators have slumped after police arrested 11 people over alleged money-laundering and…

Inflation: South Korea raises rates to tackle price rises

South Korea’s central bank has put up interest rates for the second time this year amid…

Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Shoppers are set to splurge on what could be the biggest Black Friday yet, experts say.…