UK gender pay gap declines as more workers in low-paid jobs Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 22 October 2026 at 11:44 The Office for National Statistics found the gender pay gap for full-time employees was 6.8% in April.
Microsoft still committed to £22bn UK investment despite data centre withdrawal Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 22 October 2026 at 11:42 It came as the technology giant released new research showing rapid growth in the adoption of AI technology by British businesses and workers. © PA Archive
Sainsbury’s boss delivers tax warning to government ahead of Budget Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 22 October 2026 at 10:37 Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year © Getty
Do not repeat tax increases at Budget, Sainsbury’s boss urges Chancellor Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 22 October 2026 at 09:49 It came as Simon Roberts warned ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets. © Alamy/PA
Sainsbury’s improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 22 October 2026 at 07:52 But boss Simon Roberts stressed that ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets. © PA Archive
National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 21 October 2026 at 12:39 Mobico shares jumped by around 33% to 39.5p after the talks were confirmed on Wednesday morning. © PA Archive
Halfords sales jump after warm weather boosts summer trading Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 21 October 2026 at 11:28 Nevertheless, shares in the company dropped on Wednesday morning. © PA Media
Amazon to create thousands of entry-level jobs amid employment crisis Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 21 October 2026 at 10:43 © AFP/Getty
Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 21 October 2026 at 11:31 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September. © PA Wire
Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people to solve Neets crisis Independent By: Henry Saker-Clark 21 October 2026 at 10:19 Andy Burnham warned that the UK faces an ‘economic catastrophe and moral failure’ due to the levels of young people not in education, employment or training © AFP/Getty