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The US says the firm hired consultants for “improper” purposes and concealed payments to sales agents in Asia.

Mike Coupe was between TV interviews when he started singing “We’re in the Money”.

How the big supermarkets have fared on the UK high street over the years.

Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe says that the ambitious price cuts they’ve announced will come from cutting costs.

The firm’s profits rose 13% in the first quarter, driven by demand in markets such as the UK and Germany.

The struggling floor covering retailer warns of an annual loss, but shareholders back its rescue plan.

Last-ditch talks are planned before tariffs on steel and aluminium imports take effect.

Chief executive Paul Pester will face MPs on Wednesday, it is announced, as customers continue to struggle.

The new joint boss sees no need for dramatic changes in the advertising giant’s structure.

The mega merger will not lead to store closures or job losses amongst store staff, Sainsbury’s boss says.

A year’s rent takes every penny earned by full-time workers until the first week of May, study shows.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the “national scandal” of poor families in debt.

Four in 10 Americans wouldn’t have money to cover a $400 fine – so many serve time in jail instead.

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors.

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.

The Jockey Club, which operates 15 racecourses, sees annual turnover hit £200m for the first time.

The superhero sequel earns an estimated $630m – the highest ever opening weekend tally.

The deal could help the US telecoms firms win more customers, but it may face regulatory scrutiny.

Betting firms write to the culture secretary to prevent a £2 limit being imposed on gaming machines.

UK competition watchdog is urged by politicians to probe a potential merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda.

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation.

The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex “dirty money” schemes.

BBC business correspondent Emma Simpson looks at the latest merger shaking up the grocery sector.

The site covers more than 400 acres and includes a shopping mall, restaurants and an ice rink.

Talks to combine the two British supermarket chains are at an “advanced” stage, Sainsbury’s says.

It is little publicised, but one of the most used red food colourings is made from crushed up bugs.

An IT crisis has left customers furious and MPs demanding answers. This is the story of TSB’s nightmare week.

Esso owner ExxonMobil posts expectation-beating revenue of $66bn for the first quarter

Luxury brand Balenciaga apologises after a video of a Chinese shopper being beaten in Paris goes viral.

A slowdown in consumer spending is behind a weakening of growth in the first three months of the year.