business
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions ‘at the click of a button’, the government said. Source link
Call for business rates reform as Scots face cost of living crunch
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff. Source link
Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close. Source link
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns. Source link
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months. Source link
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents. Source link
IndiGo names former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis. Source link
Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is “too early” to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. Source link
Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living
Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups. Source link
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies. Source link