Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warns

‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape

Examining the packaging is key to avoiding illegal and potentially harmful devices, as millions are seized each year

Comments from boss Allan Leighton come as squeeze on supplies drives average UK petrol price above 150p a litre

Regulator fears use of ‘covert marketing strategies’ by Sephora and Benefit might fuel compulsive habits

Allan Leighton predicts food prices will inevitably rise, as group’s full-year profits dive by a third to £764m

Timing lags in the retail industry mean the impact of fuel and fabric inflation may not be felt until autumn ranges land

Retailer says higher fuel and factory costs may hit supply chains and lead to ‘significant increase in prices’

Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m loss

BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears

Doubling tariffs on imported steel will raise cost of the metal when Iran war is already inflating steel and concrete prices

From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investment

PM’s ‘cost of living champion’ calls for consideration of temporary measure to prevent profiteering from Iran war

Customers told not to eat affected pot and sachet products and to return them to place of purchase for refund

As the chain marks 50th anniversary in Britain, Karen O’Rourke explains what makes it stand out against cut-price rivals

The price of popular branded eggs has risen by over 40% in some cases while some have also shrunk in size