UK retailers accused of ripping off motorists as fuel margins ‘remain far above historic levels’

Watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ that firms have ramped up petrol and diesel prices at expense of consumers

Demand for UK government debt falls as political risks spook bond market – as it happened

UK bond yields have risen today, as an auction of government debt received only weak demand. Economists blame policy uncertainty.

Retailer says it needs to focus on weaknesses in food business that led to gaps on shelves in its stores

Leisurewear firm reports 13.5% decline in profits in six months to 2 August, with sales drop worst in North America

Tightly run DIY retailer benefits from trade customers and good weather

Company to shut 19 shops and convert five to Whole Foods outlets, after concept of stores without tills fails to catch on

Kingfisher says garden accessories, outdoor paint and plants sold well because of good weather in the UK

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as August borrowing hits highest level since 2020

Food inflation pushes consumers to the limits of what they are willing to spend, costing retailers sales

Increase of 0.5% in August helped by back-to-school shopping, while food stores also given lift

Retailer says economic outlook clouded by fall in job opportunities and government overspending

Shoemakers Museum in Somerset village of Street displays everything from school shoes to Wallabees and Desert Boots

Tom Athron says stricter rules on country of origin and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions are up and sales down

Retailer hopes to bounce back from summer cyber-attack with fashion picks aimed at wider age range

Cybercriminals steal details of potentially millions of people in attack on labels’ parent company Kering