Louise Eccles

The Kennel Club is monitoring the Scottish terrier breed after the number of puppies being born dropped to only a few hundred a year. Louise Eccles, meanwhile, wonders if her decision to adopt a dachshund might be playing into the hands of unscrupulous breeders

Rising wage bills, falling trade and the shift towards ‘pre-drink drinks’ at home mean many bars are struggling to stay open

We’re not settling for skimmed any more. Sales are up and big chains are taking notice

The ‘vast majority’ of customers will not receive their shopping today, while some stores are unable to take contactless payments

Sales of the sparkling wine, which is similar to champagne without the hefty price, are up by 51 per cent. Have we lost our taste for high-end vino?

Magnolia, rhododendron and even apples are ahead of schedule. What’s going on?

Louise Eccles reports on the attack of discount clones

The coffee boom may have peaked as a daily drink is becoming an unaffordable luxury for many, analysts warn

The cost of staff theft has risen to £3.3 billion a year, compared with £4.7 billion for shoplifting, and accounts for 40 per cent of all retail theft

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