Business

Swinney says reform is at the heart of his programme for government

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:01am

The first minister is due to set out his plans for the year ahead which are expected to include proposals for significant public service reform.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 6:37pm

Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 6:37pm

Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 5:08pm

The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 5:07pm

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 5:07pm

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 4:28pm

Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 4:28pm

Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 1:38pm

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 1:38pm

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:28pm

Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.

Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:28pm

Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.

AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 11:49am

The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

Mon, 08/31/2026 - 10:00am

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.