Engineering firm says it is the first time it has made payment linked to economic climate not performance
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/21/rolls-royce-staff-cost-of-living-crisis

A new generation of top chefs are forgoing fine-dining restaurants for pub kitchens and the freedom to serve a tasting menu alongside a pint..
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jun/21/two-pints-of-lager-and-a-michelin-star-why-gastropubs-are-roaring-back

The green energy firm’s founder on his sympathy for those struggling with bills – and his exasperation at net zero opponents
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/11/octopus-energys-greg-jackson-climate-change-is-no-longer-this-vague-thing

Future EV designs offer drivers more space and leisure, with fewer parts making production more sustainable
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/11/living-room-on-a-skateboard-how-electric-vehicles-are-redefining-the-car

Delays and cancellations spoiled half-term for many, but those flying with our biggest airline had it worst. Now the firm is scrambling to t..
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/11/with-six-weeks-to-save-summer-can-easyjet-climb-out-of-the-chaos

The city’s pool of skilled workers is attracting startups and big name companies alike
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jun/04/from-deep-tech-to-high-finance-why-leeds-is-luring-companies-north

Price hikes driven by combination of factors, including inflation and the war in Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jun/04/uk-beer-costs-soar-average-price-pint-tops-8-pounds-one-london-pub

Firms claiming to be owed millions of pounds said retailer ordered goods despite insolvency looming
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/31/angry-suppliers-to-missguided-weigh-up-legal-action-against-reckless-owners

Discount chain predicts decline in discretionary spending as UK inflation soars to 40-year high
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/31/bm-warns-of-profit-fall-as-inflation-squeezes-customers-and-retail-sector

Newspaper says possible definitions of renamed HTSI include ‘how to save it’ as cost of living crisis bites
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/may/30/fts-how-to-spend-it-magazine-rebrands-newspaper-htsi

City centres are gradually getting busier, but it is likely some degree of remote working is here to stay
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/24/thursday-new-friday-uk-returns-to-the-office-midweek-days-remote-working

Wholesaler says some beer firms may have to use different containers as bottle stocks run low
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/23/bottled-out-breweries-face-glassware-shortage-energy-costs-beer

US-based Impossible Foods launches plant-based bite as vegetarian and vegan versions grow in popularity
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/21/can-meat-free-nuggets-challenge-chicken-on-the-uk-high-street

Next month the sportswear giants release highly anticipated collabs with Jacquemus and Gucci
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/22/high-fashion-collabs-new-chapter-rivalry-nike-adidas-jacquemus-gucci

Friends of the Earth says there will be no market for Whitehaven coal as Europe’s steelmakers move to ‘green steel’
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/16/cumbria-coalmine-redundant-before-it-even-opens-say-campaigners

However, bakery chain reports 27% rise in UK sales, led by strong growth for chicken goujons and potato wedges
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/16/greggs-sales-cities-working-from-home

Only the US and South Korea take less care of those off work ill. Experts call it ‘reckless and counterproductive’
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/14/uk-dire-rates-of-sick-pay-bad-for-the-economy-absenteeism

The long read: Selling cheap fakes of a successful product makes horribly good business sense. Is there any way to stop it?
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/10/spot-the-difference-the-invincible-business-of-counterfeit-goods

Pent-up lockdown demand and stamp duty holidays kept prices high, but rising mortgage rates and living costs may tip balance
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/may/06/how-long-can-uk-house-prices-defy-gravity

When the British stationer went bust the new owner, Permira Credit, was able to shed the retailer’s debts to struggling suppliers
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/07/paperchase-has-been-rescued-but-greetings-card-artists-are-losing-thousands

Convenience store chain expected to be put into administration as soon as Monday morning
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/09/morrisons-asda-owners-mccolls-administration

Small business owners are already being hit as consumers cut back on non-essentials
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/03/could-uk-be-heading-for-a-recession

Fast fashion retailer blames delivery disruption and wavering pandemic demand for increasing costs
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/04/boohoo-likely-to-raise-prices-after-pre-tax-profits-fell-94

Consumer spending, still partially buoyed by lockdown savings, is about to take a hit. But will it mean recession?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/23/restaurants-cost-of-living-crisis-consumer-spending

This weekend’s Record Store Day will give indie shops a cash boost – but it’s not enough. UK shopkeepers explain why they’re diversifying to..
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/22/canals-charcuterie-and-beer-how-record-shops-are-staying-afloat

Store becomes latest supermarket to limit customers as conflict chokes off flow of sunflower oil to UK
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/22/tesco-to-ration-cooking-oil-purchases-as-war-in-ukraine-hits-food-prices

Pharmacy joins other retail chains in committing to end sales of plastic wipes by end of this year
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/19/boots-to-stop-selling-plastic-based-wet-wipes-in-uk

Baby clothing and maternity wear retailer grew from kitchen table startup
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/17/next-and-group-of-investment-firms-buy-jojo-maman-bebe

Cost-conscious streamers identify Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as ‘must-haves’, while Disney+ cancellation rate triples
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/apr/18/streaming-subscriptions-in-decline-as-uk-households-cut-budgets

Inflation will limit UK consumers’ spending power, with energy costs a particular problem
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/18/britain-could-fall-into-recession-this-summer-say-experts

BDO index rises for fifth consecutive month but inflation and Ukraine war could curtail jobs boom
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/10/uk-firms-report-fastest-growth-in-labour-market-since-pre-pandemic

Just days into the job when Covid hit, its chief executive has steered the temple of fashion through a major retail crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/09/manju-malhotra-down-to-earth-londoner-at-the-harvey-nichols-helm

Price of key commodities have surged because of Covid and Brexit, and now the war in Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/10/uk-farmers-fear-fertiliser-fuel-feed-prices

British supermarkets revive battle over prices amid cost of living crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/06/two-lidl-ads-banned-over-misleading-tesco-price-comparison

Overall new car sales slump as petrol and diesel prices soar in Ukraine crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/05/uk-car-sales-chip-shortages-electric-cars-petrol-diesel-prices

Firms say they need the kind of help that EU competitors get as gas and electricity prices soar
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/03/high-energy-using-industries-fear-lack-of-support-from-uk-ministers

The Observer’s critic heads for dinner at the Wolseley, the Corbin & King restaurant taken over last week by corporate giant Minor Internati..
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/apr/03/in-bad-taste-the-bitter-battle-for-control-at-leading-london-restaurants

High demand for crackers, wreaths and trees as sales soar beyond traditional bunnies and chocolate
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/apr/03/easter-decorations-crackers-wreaths-trees-retail-sales

A local partner of one British brand says his hopes are fading and risks deepening as stock dwindles
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/26/russia-retailers-putin-sanctions-ukraine

Byron, GBK and Strada are among chains to close sites, but small independents are gaining ground
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/26/uk-casual-dining-covid-independent-restaurants

With the rise of hybrid working, the etiquette bible has spelled out the cardinal rules for digital nomads
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/27/dont-be-a-table-hogger-debretts-issues-guide-for-working-from-a-cafe

During the pandemic people dressed down and got more fitness aware, but the comfy bra was already taking over
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/18/how-the-sports-bra-under-cut-the-underwire

Asking prices up 1.7% in March, biggest monthly rise for this time of year in 18 years, according to Rightmove
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/21/average-house-price-in-great-britain-exceeds-350000-for-first-time

Chancellor underlines need to economically isolate Vladimir Putin regime after invasion of Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/13/rishi-sunak-urges-uk-companies-to-stop-investing-in-russia-putin-ukraine

Setting up a remote ‘office’ is a freedom many are now used to. So why not do it in a beautiful part of the world?
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/14/blue-sky-thinking-new-rules-allow-digital-nomads-to-work-in-the-sun

Retailer aims to increase its appeal to families with external brands, also including Seasalt and Nobody’s Child
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/13/marks-and-spencer-to-open-early-learning-centre-outlets-in-stores

Bakery chain expects overall cost inflation of 6-7% this year amid escalating conflict in Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/08/greggs-warns-of-price-rises-as-commodity-costs-soar

Danish toymaker reports 27% rise in profit and increased global market share but warns growth will slow
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/mar/08/covid-lockdowns-fuel-surge-in-lego-profits

The man in charge of the discount chain his father founded is battling to cut its heavy use of plastic, because ‘sustainability cannot only ..
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/05/i-am-a-hypocrite-iceland-boss-richard-walker-on-the-retailers-struggle-to-go-green

Average UK rent has passed £1,000 as house price figure breaks through £260,000 barrier for the first time
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/05/record-rents-house-prices-uk-households