Business

Big payday for Steers, Wimpy, and Debonairs boss in South Africa – earning R38,200 every day
Famous Brands has reported strong results for its 2026 financial year, with its executives getting paid handsomely for the food service franchisor’s performance.

HS2 costs could top £100bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

‘I sold it for over £1k’: Why people want new Swatch
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

Parents’ anger at school buses being axed
Parents criticise the Devon school’s plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year.

Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.

The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
The shop can now make £2,000 in one day after moving to trade outdoors just one day a week.

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to manage the markets and Makerfield
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to sticking to the government’s existing borrowing limits.