B&Q owner Kingfisher’s profits fall 30% amid cost of living crisis Chief executive calls on government to give more support to people on lower incomes in mini-budget
I fear rejection if I reapply for my John Lewis credit card My sister-in-law was turned down when she did so after it changed provider from HSBC to NewDay
Which businesses will be open or shut on the day of the Queen’s funeral? Many shops, cinemas, pubs and airports are choosing to limit their hours on Monday
‘Big four no more’: where now for UK grocers as Aldi overtakes Morrisons? Discounter gains market share as shoppers seek better value amid cost of living crisis
Pound drops to fresh 37-year low against dollar, as retail sales fall sharply – as it happened Risk of UK recession heightens with retail slump, while World Bank warns of global recession
Pound falls as weak retail sales raise fears UK economy is in recession On Black Wednesday anniversary, sterling hits 37-year low against dollar and 17-month low against euro
Why Kwarteng’s focus on bankers’ bonuses is a strange fight to pick Some of the chancellor’s other proposals may represent a step back to the light-touch era that led to 2008-09 crash
John Lewis suffers first half loss of £99m and warns of risk to staff bonuses Outlook ‘uniquely uncertain’, says Partnership as it announces cost of living support for staff
Faith in Ocado’s global revolution feels increasingly fragile Having had too little capacity during the Covid crisis, the business now has too much
Aldi becomes fourth largest supermarket as grocery inflation hits 12.4% Lidl also reports big sales increase as research shows discount stores benefiting as shoppers economise
Sainsbury’s raises staff pay again as part of £25m support package Shop workers will also receive free food and deeper discounts to help with rising living costs this winter
Ocado warns of sales fall as shoppers cut back in living costs crisis Online grocer says people are putting less in their baskets and looking for cheaper products
Aldi and Primark among retailers closing for Queen’s funeral Morrisons makes checkout beeps quieter and turns off PA systems as businesses pay respects
Fragile state of UK economy scrutinised as nation mourns GDP, inflation and retail sales figures due to be released over next few days
Mike Ashley’s retail empire poised for FTSE 100 return Frasers Group to take up slot vacated by defence firm Meggitt, which was bought by US rival