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The £16.7bn surplus was double last January's but lower than economists expected.

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profits in 2023.

The firm had previously said its founder would sell up to 50 million shares by the end of January 2025.

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.

Hundreds of staff will lose their jobs at head office and in stores, with closures starting immediately.

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

The price per unit will now be displayed alongside the total price to make it easier to compare deals.

Tate & Lyle's Sugars, which owns the product, claims a new logo will appeal to modern shoppers.

Hundreds of sub-postmasters were wrongly convicted based on evidence from faulty IT software.

The billionaire behind the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says.

The business secretary and ex-Post Office chair have clashed over comments about compensation.

The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group.

The luxury car maker says the technicians will help produce its next generation of sports cars.

Figures for the start of the Year of the Dragon show millions of people made trips during the break.

Business secretary says claims made by Henry Staunton over his dismissal are a "misrepresentation".

The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business.

Cornwall Insight forecasts a 15% drop, taking the typical annual bill to £1,635 - the lowest in two years.

Western alcoholic drinks are trying to take on baijiu, which dominates the country's spirits market.

Millions of low-income households are receiving a final cost of living payment.