Ocado chief says he won’t be a ‘puppet master’ amid apparent succession row

Tim Steiner speaks as shares in the online grocer slide nearly 15% on plunge in pre-tax profits to £17m

‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business

Campaign hopes to buy site for community, fearing it could go same route of corporate gentrification as Camden and Old Spitalfields

Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economy

Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato market

As England prepare to take on Norway on Saturday, sales of pints, takeaways and new TVs continue to surge

As they slim down, UK and US users of GLP-1 jabs and pills are changing their spending habits – and their wardrobes

Civil liberties groups say Facewatch system in stores such as Sainsbury’s and B&M is ‘dangerous escalation’

Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest June’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent

Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws

Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFW

Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s total

Desks offering gift wrapping and bureau de change stations will be closed at dozens of stores nationwide

Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand

Thousands of people begin receiving their first deliveries of once-a-day medication made by Novo Nordisk

Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further year