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- Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs April 30, 2024The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business.
- Telegraph up for sale after takeover collapses April 30, 2024The ownership of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph was set to be transferred to a Abu Dhabi-backed bid.
- Watch: Former Post Office head of legal giving evidence to inquiry April 30, 2024Hugh Flemington faces questions over the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters.
- 'Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year' April 30, 2024Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity.
- Thousands stranded as airline cancels all flights April 30, 2024Australia's newest low-cost carrier has entered voluntary administration, after abrupt cancellations.
- HSBC chief executive unexpectedly steps down April 30, 2024Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.
- Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall April 30, 2024Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
- Migrants hit by high fees to send money home April 29, 2024Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.
- US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes April 29, 2024The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.
- Vinted makes first profit on used fashion April 29, 2024The second-hand fashion marketplace is the first of the new "pre-loved" clothing platforms to make a profit.
- Three major lenders to raise mortgage rates April 29, 2024Nationwide, Santander and NatWest will increase their rates on home loans amid uncertainty in the sector.
- Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal April 29, 2024A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.
- Philips pays $1.1bn to settle respirator case April 29, 2024The lower-than-expected settlement could help draw a line under a controversial episode for the company.
- Bread and biscuit prices could rise due to wet weather April 29, 2024Poor wheat crops mean food producers may have to import ingredients, potentially increasing costs.
- Delivery firm Getir to exit UK, Europe and US April 29, 2024It will focus on its core market in Turkey, after speculation that its UK operations were in financial trouble.
- Power cut causes disruption at Stansted Airport April 29, 2024Passengers report long delays at check-in and passengers are being advised to arrive early.
- New law aims to protect devices from hackers April 28, 2024Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.
- 'Buying a first home is harder when you're single' April 28, 2024A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
- Why green steam is a hot issue for business April 25, 2024Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.
- How robots are taking over warehouse work April 23, 2024At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.