David Jones goes into administration, with store closures expected and thousands of jobs at risk

Future of Australia’s upmarket department store in jeopardy after years of steep losses, and outer suburban and regional locations vulnerable

UK politics: Burnham says US midterm results have created ‘opportunity’ for world to focus on cost of living and ending Iran war – as it happened

‘I think people want to see the world coming together and focusing on the things that matter to people,’ PM says

Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say

British companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapses

‘It’s just vape shops, nail shops, charity shops’: can anything save the British high street?

It’s 20 years since Jo and Richard Hill bought anything in Rotherham town centre. Why have they and so many locals abandoned it for the nearest retail park – and what would it take to change their minds?

Australia has a bad inflation problem. So why are we middle-of-the pack on the misery index?

Comparing Australia to other countries may not be much comfort but does offer some perspective on the economy

The RBA says there is ‘excess demand’ in the economy. Households doing it tough might disagree

The problem with inflation driven by factors such as wars and supply side shocks is that interest rate rises don’t do much

M&S boss bemoans last week’s budget as ‘whole lot of nothing’

Stuart Machin hits out at Labour but welcomes expected UK-EU food deal as retailer reveals half-year results

Our house purchase is at risk from a frozen Revolut account

Access to our £37,000 deposit in a savings account is restricted after a ‘routine security review’

David Jones expected to fall into administration after failed 11th hour talks with biggest landlord

Future of 188-year-old department store hangs in balance after no agreement was struck with Westfield owner Scentre Group

The UK-EU food produce deal: what was agreed and will it affect shoppers?

Two sides agree deal to remove some Brexit checks on food and animal product exports to EU

Primark lacks fizz as it approaches its go-it-alone moment

After a profits dip, the chain’s demerger from its sister food company still makes sense but is unlikely to reveal tons of value

Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government

Budget retailer and 12,000 jobs at risk after US owner fails to accept buyout offers

Primark brings forward home deliveries plan by two years as profits slide

Retailer acquires robot-assisted warehouse and intends to have UK service up and running before end of 2027

Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle

David Potts to take over immediately as executive chair Allan Leighton steps back to non-executive strategic role