business
Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures. Source link
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny. Source link
'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'
People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools. Source link
'The debts weren't going away, it was overwhelming'
Sarah Daniels got into debt due to essential bills, a trend a charity says is on the rise. Source link
The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar. Source link
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending. Source link
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April. Source link
Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
The industry has “the toughest year in a generation” as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels. Source link
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol’s travel budget due to media attention and “credible threat actors”. Source link
US Fed holds interest rates despite White House pressure
Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers. Source link