The retailer suffered an £80 million blow to its interim earnings and is expecting another £40 million impact over the second half.

Steve Reed also noted Mr Burnham had made a “commitment” to serve his full term as mayor. Mr Burnham has said MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer and that “wholesale change” was ...

H&M has revealed stronger-than-expected profits amid efforts to cut costs, which have seen the fashion retailer push ahead with further store closures. The Swedish clothing giant said on Wednesday ...

Recreational fires and barbecues will be banned in the Cairngorms National Park from April to September to reduce the risk of wildfires. Scottish ministers have approved the new byelaw which will come ...

However, it is not expected to launch a Covid-style furlough scheme for the suppliers despite appeals from unions.