Business
Helping cash-strapped Britons won’t add to inflation, says CBI
Chief of business association calls for stimulus that aids ‘hardest hit’ with rising food and fuel bills
Jamie Grierson
19, May, 2022 @8:30 AM
Inflation hits small firms: ‘Covid was a walk in the park compared to this’
As inflation hits 9%, four English businesses explain how they are negotiating soaring prices
Sarah Butler, Jasper Jolly and Joanna Partridge
19, May, 2022 @8:00 AM
Australia’s jobless rate at 50-year low of 3.9% but fewer positions added in April than predicted
The labour force figures are the final piece of economic data before the federal election and will be welcomed by the Coalition
Peter Hannam Economics correspondent
19, May, 2022 @2:45 AM
US stock markets fall sharply as investors worry about recession
Dow Jones sinks more than 1,100 points as S&P closes down 4%, its largest fall since June 2020, and Nasdaq loses 4.7%
Dominic Rushe in New York
19, May, 2022 @12:41 AM
Pub companies were lockdown losers but can adapt to tough trading conditions | Nils Pratley
It’s possible much of current uncertainty is already priced in to recovery of well-run companies like M&B and Marston’s
Nils Pratley
18, May, 2022 @6:11 PM
Australian wages in real terms are essentially no different from where they were in 2013 | Greg Jericho
Low wages growth, inflation, price rises and jobseeker are combining to put talk of a strong recovery from the pandemic into context
Greg Jericho
18, May, 2022 @5:30 PM
Shrinkflation bites: popular food brands quietly downsize while charging same price or more
Inflationary pressures have put the squeeze on manufacturers who are finding ways to pass on costs to consumers, Choice says
Caitlin Cassidy
18, May, 2022 @5:30 PM
World Bank pledges $12bn to support low-income countries hit by shortages
Move follows warning from head of UN World Food Programme about high prices leading to social unrest
Phillip Inman
18, May, 2022 @4:51 PM
A view from the checkout: ‘baby milk is now security tagged’
Jane Jones, a supermarket worker from Flintshire, Wales, tells how desperate customers are stealing everyday things
As told to Sarah Butler
18, May, 2022 @4:28 PM
Aviva CEO tells of shock at sexist remarks from shareholders at AGM
Amanda Blanc tells Guardian incident may prompt rethink on how boards interact with investors
Julia Kollewe
18, May, 2022 @4:22 PM
Why does the UK have the highest inflation in the G7?
Analysis: UK among hardest-hit countries thanks to perfect storm of war in Ukraine, Covid and Brexit
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
18, May, 2022 @4:17 PM
UK pub chains warn of price rises due to increase in food and fuel costs
Marston’s phases out ‘two-for-one’ meal offer while Mitchells & Butlers increases prices to cope with rising costs of utilities, wages and food
Joanna Partridge
18, May, 2022 @4:14 PM
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