UK Business

WH Smith is in secret talks to sell its entire high street business in Britain more than 230 years after it opened its first shop in central London.

There has been an "unprecedented" rise in the number of businesses on the brink of insolvency, according to a closely watched report.

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), the independent discount retail chain, is close to being sold after more than 17 years under the ownership of private equity firm Duke Street.

The family behind Lakeland, one of Britain’s most prominent privately held retailers, is exploring a sale after more than 60 years amid growing cost pressures sweeping the industry.

The boss of Britain's biggest mortgage lender has told Sky News he expects three interest rate cuts this year, bringing some relief to borrowers and mortgage holders.

Every Thursday, our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week, we chat to award-winning TV chef Andi Oliver.

The government has hinted it is open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme as part of its plan to "reset" its relationship with Europe.

A £9bn nuclear submarine contract has been awarded to Rolls-Royce - hailed by the government as a win for the economy and the UK's nuclear deterrent.

Britain faces four years of economic pain because the government has made life difficult for businesses following the budget, the co-founder of BrewDog has told Sky News.

For three days Donald Trump dominated Davos from a distance.