A group of trade unions has alleged McDonald's has violated international labour standards by failing to tackle sexual harassment in its UK restaurants and franchises.It comes after a BBC...

Nick EdserBusiness reporterReutersFashion retail chain Next has raised its profit forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected sales over the key Christmas period.However, the retailer warned that UK sales were unlikely to...

Archie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesOctopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued...

The boss of cinema chain Everyman has stepped down less than three weeks after the company warned trading had been weaker than expected.Everyman Media Group said on Monday that...

PetrofacPetrofac employs around 2,000 people in Aberdeen Thousands of jobs are set to be saved after part of energy services firm Petrofac was bought out of administration. American company...

Pritti MistryBusiness reporterLushMost companies and bosses would squirm at the idea of being called "woke" and may even regard it as an insult. But not Mark Constantine. Lush's outspoken...

Michael RaceBusiness reporterBBCSixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by England captain Ben Stokes, has gone into administration following a "challenging trading period".All of the company's 15 UK-based venues remain...

The UK's financial regulator is investigating WH Smith after the retailer uncovered accounting mistakes at its North America business earlier this year.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was...

Activewear brand Sweaty Betty has become involved in a new dispute over advertising slogans, which a period underwear company claims were copied.Kelly Newton said Sweaty Betty's use of two...

The boss of Lululemon Athletica, the brand known for its expensive yoga leggings and other sports clothing, is to leave the company early next year.Calvin McDonald, the firm's chief...

Joan Cummins,in ShrewsburyandTanya Gupta,West MidlandsGetty ImagesBusiness leaders said footfall was up in the thriving townShrewsbury is thriving as a shopping destination as latest figures show annual footfall is up...

Leon has announced it will close about 20 of its restaurants and cut jobs as part of a major restructure of the High Street food chain.The company has appointed...