Business

Tesco meal deal price rises 25p to £3.85
The supermarket said its meal deal “remains great value” despite the 25p increase.

WHSmith shares tumble after accounting blunder
The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.

Foundation seeks charity partners for new projects
Guernsey Community Foundation invites charities to collaborate on tackling living costs and housing.

County’s ‘secret’ festival marks 25th anniversary
The four-day Shambala Festival is set to welcome about 15,000 people to Northamptonshire.

Denmark’s state postal service calls time on letter deliveries
PostNord blames sharply falling demand – will other post firms around the world follow suit?

Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign ‘now’
He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.

Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales
Shares in Target dropped nearly 11% before recovering slightly after the announcement.

UK prepares to take over third largest steelworks
Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.

What are Rachel Reeves’ options on property tax?
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.

Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed
Charles Brohiri was granted bail despite clocking up £30,000 in penalty fares.

Foodbank manager surprised at high demand for service
The new manager Gloucester Foodbank said she was unaware of how many people still need help.
Why are food prices still going up?
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.

Devon charity offers free school uniforms all year
Staff said they were giving away items in an effort to reduce the cost of living for customers.

What are interest rates and will they fall further?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

UK inflation rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares
Prices are now rising at their fastest pace for 18 months.

Dozens bidding for each available rental property
Demand for rented accommodation is far outstripping supply in East Yorkshire.

US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms
The potential deal could involve swapping government grants for Intel shares.

Walmart recalls shrimp possibly exposed to radioactive material
Consumers in 13 states are being advised to throw away shrimp with the label Great Value.

Sanex shower gel ad banned over racial stereotype
The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.