Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

Walker Smith, 54, who worked for retailer for 17 years, says he grabbed bag from thief before they escaped

How Trump’s Iran war could make the world more reliant on coal

The energy crisis sparked by the war is making some countries consider ramping up their use of dirty fuels

Average traditional funeral now costs £4,623, up 1.3% since January, says report from Pure Cremation

Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk

Shirine Khoury-Haq and other managers did not receive annual bonus after damaging cyber-attack in 2025

Cornerstone of the UK’s Employment Rights Act ‘in danger of becoming a dead duck’, says Unite boss

Market volatility caused by Middle East conflict exposes energy traders to heavy losses and rumours of insider trading at the highest level

Greens, Reform UK, Your Party, Conservatives and even Lib Dems are making extravagant spending pledges

Beyond rising costs of gas and air travel, experts say this is likely just beginning of higher prices amid global volatility

Regular swappers say they not only make big savings but create connections. Here is how it works

Amid closures and soaring costs, food halls are booming as a cheaper, lower-risk alternative to traditional restaurants

Fears of Easter chaos over scaling up of new EU border system are eased, with no facial IDs for Eurotunnel and Eurostar passengers

The key takeaways for who is eligible and how to seek redress from the new FCA motor finance scheme

Ray Blanchette admits he may be a ‘little crazy’ as he outlines chain’s hopes of building 1,000 outlets globally

Grandson of Reese’s cups inventor claims Hershey faked a pledge to switch back to original chocolate recipes