Business is the activity of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put, it is “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit. It does not mean it is a company, a corporation
A baby bank has been forced to throw away supplies destined to help families after they became damp and mouldy. The group, which is based at the West Marsh Community Centre, in Grimsby, said a shipping container it uses for storage has started to leak due to its age. Leanne Hudson, one of the founders, … Read more
Getty Images All pensioners with an income of less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment The Scottish government says it will no longer offer its new winter fuel payment for pensioners on a universal basis. It said it would seek to recover funds via the tax system from pensioners earning more than £35,000 – … Read more
Aida Fofana BBC News, West Midlands Steven Smith Steve Smith said he had called to buy back the business but was too late The founder of Poundland has said he tried to buy the firm back when he heard it was up for sale. Steve Smith’s business venture began on a market stall in Bilston … Read more
Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households’ “basic spending” in Northern Ireland, according to research from the Consumer Council. That is the highest level since it started monitoring these figures two years ago. It comes as the rate at which prices are rising, known as inflation, remained unchanged last month at 3.4%. Jessica … Read more
Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households “basic spending” in Northern Ireland, according to research from the Consumer Council. That’s the highest level since it started monitoring these figures two years ago. Mum of three Jessica Ireland from Londonderry posts videos comparing the cost of her food shopping on TikTok. Read more here. … Read more
UK inflation remained at 3.4% in the year to May as cheaper air fares offset higher food prices as the cost of chocolate and meat rose. The pace of price rises was the same as in April, following a revision by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and means that inflation remains at its highest … Read more
The opening of HS2 will be delayed beyond the target date of 2033, the BBC understands. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to tell Parliament on Wednesday that there is “no reasonable way to deliver” the railway line on schedule and within budget – but is not expected to say how long the delay will … Read more
EPA Retailer Co-op is to offer its members £10 off a minimum shop of £40 following disruption caused by a recent cyber attack. The grocery chain said it had not yet completely recovered from being targeted by hackers last month, which resulted in a significant amount of customer data being stolen. Although the offer appears … Read more
Clodagh Rice BBC News NI business correspondent Food shopping taking up biggest chunk of NI incomes Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households’ “basic spending” in Northern Ireland, according to research from the Consumer Council. That is the highest level since it started monitoring these figures two years ago. Every quarter it tracks … Read more
Car manufacturer Nissan has unveiled details of its new Leaf electric vehicle, which is set to be built at its UK factory. The third-generation model will be built at its Sunderland plant by its 6,000-strong team, the Japanese carmaker said. The new Leaf will be able to travel up to 375 miles (604km) on a … Read more