Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer’s switch from alcoholic beverages to “adult soft drinks”.
Business
One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
Fears over impact if free car parking removed
Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk’s Tesla.
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.
Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can’t forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan’s boss.
UK fuel price comparison scheme goes live
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.
‘I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette’
A York Students’ Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.
The ‘fantastic’ baby bundles not every mum will get
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales’ most deprived areas.
School pantries mean ‘food on table’ for families
Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
India’s budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM’s China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.
‘We hope it’s not the end’: Firm behind Prince George’s baby shoes warns it may close
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by “prices going up, but demand going down”.
How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons’ Den as a guest for the first time.
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chair?
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump’s first term.