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Sir Charlie Mayfield, the boss of John Lewis, says the partnership has been profitable but it may not be wise to pay a bonus this year,

Retailer sees Christmas sales rise but says it may not pay a staff bonus for the first time since 1953.

The UK’s biggest supermarket chain beats the rest with a 2.2% rise in sales over Christmas.

Like-for-like sales, which strip out the impact of new stores, were down 2.2% in the 13 weeks to 29 December.

Debenhams and M&S report weak Christmas trading amid price cuts, but Tesco sees sales rise.

US and China officials held their first formal talks since both sides agreed to a trade war truce.

It comes ahead of a Downing Street meeting between Theresa May and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The luxury car maker sold 4,107 vehicles in 2018, the most in its 115-year history.

Bike-sharing scheme ofo pulled out of Norwich after less than a year in the city.

As the boycott of Qatar by four of its neighbours enters a third calendar year, what is its continuing impact?

Total UK retail sales showed 0% annual growth in December, according to industry experts.

Is the “robo-taxis” revolution really on its way? Many readers were doubtful, so we address their counter-arguments.

Founded by the Queen’s former dressmaker, Hardy Amies is in administration for the second time.

Millions of people face a deadline for completing their self-assessment tax return.

The Amazon CEO and novelist wife, MacKenzie, married for 25 years, release the news on Twitter.

Seaborne says it will be ready for Brexit, despite fears the Ramsgate-to-Ostend line is behind schedule.

The annual sales slump comes amid a slowing economy and an ongoing trade war between China and the US.

The online retailer advertised a jumper as being made with “faux fur” – but it contained real fur.

The San Francisco-based firm says it has been hit by the weakening of the pound and the euro.

The mother and baby goods retailer says conditions are “difficult” as sales fall and branches close.

Grocery sales grow in the quarter, but the firm is dragged down by falls in merchandising and clothing.

The energy regulator will change licensing rules after nine new gas and energy providers collapsed.

EU and US states are to introduce laws helping people to mend appliances that break down.

Glassblower Beth, 20, is smashing through the glass ceiling with one of the UK’s oldest crafts.

The UN wants a better system for recognising the qualifications and work skills of migrants.

The ban, first announced two years ago, is aimed at preventing scams that cost victims thousands of pounds.

In its annual report on global prospects the World Bank forecasts a slowdown in economic growth.

Departures at London’s Heathrow airport were temporarily stopped after a drone was seen.

Ostend will not be ready to run Seaborne’s Brexit ferry services in March, the city’s mayor tells the BBC.

The US retail giant has been struggling with huge debts and a shift to shopping online.