business
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move. Source link
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock. Source link
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showing customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources. Source link
Welsh Water to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage failures
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after “serious and unacceptable” sewage breaches. Source link
The Inquiry
How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories Source link
John Lewis pays first staff bonus since 2022
The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week’s pay. Source link
'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'
People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran. Source link
Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked
South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues. Source link
Food voucher scheme extended until September
A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September. Source link
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway. Source link