Emily Hawkins

Kevin Hancock, managing director of Connectix Cabling Systems, has said he will shut down his four factories in the UK because of the anti-growth Budget.

In a furious letter to the Chancellor, Premier Inn, Slug & Lettuce and Fuller's have demanded tweaks to Labour's 'regressive' plans - which will heap an extra £3.4bn on the sector.

In her first Budget last month, the Chancellor raised national insurance contributions paid by employers in a £25bn tax raid on business.

A deal by businessman Chris Dawson (pictured) - owner of The Range chain of discount stores - involved only 70 of Homebase's 130 stores.

It is the first time outside the Christmas season that M&S has been ahead of Waitrose - and the latest sign that the retailer has got its sparkle back.

Ashley (pictured), whose Frasers Group empire owns 27% of Boohoo, will formally seek to install himself as chief exec at a meeting in December.

Power struggle: Mike Ashley (pictured), whose Frasers Group empire owns 27% of Boohoo, will formally seek to install himself as CEO at a meeting in December

The British Medical Association is the latest body to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £25 billion tax raid on employers' National Insurance contributions.

The British Medical Association has become the latest body to criticize Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £25 billion tax raid on employers' national insurance contributions.

It's the first time outside the Christmas period that M&S ​​has been ahead of Waitrose – and the latest sign that the retailer is getting its shine back.