British ceramics firm Denby to appoint administrators

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size. The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women’s and children’s clothes but did not contact all users about the change. Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show…

The government had hit business too hard when it raised employers’ National Insurance contributions in autumn 2024, followed by bigger than expected rises to minimum wage rates, and new employment rights, which had deterred businesses from hiring, investing and growing, he said.

Demand for online jewellery helped boost retail sales in December, despite a difficult festive period overall for retailers, figures show. Sales were up 0.4% from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, citing online jewellers reporting an increased demand for precious metals such as gold and silver. Internet shopping performed well, while…

Plans to cut prices at family attractions over the summer holidays will be a “wonderful initiative” to help more people visit, a business has said. Government plans coming into force on Thursday will cut VAT on some tickets to attractions in the UK, with the discount expected to be passed on by businesses to customers….