Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings
Accell Group, which owns the historic Raleigh bicycle brand founded in 1887, has initiated insolvency proceedings after failing to secure a buyer for the struggling company.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is pursuing formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm maintains there is no staff demand for unionization.
Diageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
Diageo’s new CEO announces plans to nearly double Guinness production while cutting a significant portion of its 30,000-person workforce as part of a major turnaround strategy.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally due to climate disruptions in Vietnam and Brazil, tariffs, and shipping chaos, pushing UK café prices toward £5 while demand remains resilient despite higher costs.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation reveals brazen organised crime operating openly on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to major UK retailers like Tesco and Asda, helping address productivity and labour challenges in British warehouses.