ACCC v Woolworths may have exposed the ‘magic’ of supermarket discounts – but will it change how we shop?

The seven-day trial in the watchdog’s case against the supermarket offered a rare glimpse into its internal machinations

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy

Renault says ‘seismic shift’ in electric car interest after Iran war oil price shock – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as French carmaker says electric car enquiries have soared since US-Israeli attacks on Iran

‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy

Loaded with extras and produced at a cut price, the crossover SUV has overtaken rival cars from US, Japanese and Korean firms

Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK

Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmaker

FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims

Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’

Superdry cofounder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out

Court heard woman asked businessman to stop but he did not, even when she started crying

CEO pay soared in 2025, 20 times faster than workers’ pay

Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels

NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises

Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessment

UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict

Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says Nationwide

Watchdog weighs investigation into Farage’s undisclosed £5m gift

Electoral Commission considers inquiry after Tories said Reform leader should have declared money from billionaire

MPs accuse South East Water leaders of incompetence over repeated outages

Resignation of non-executive chair Chris Train announced after publication of damning Commons committee report

‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working

As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?

How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping

Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in liquefied natural gas

Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutions