Unions accuse McDonald’s of ‘repeated harassment’ against ‘mostly teenage’ staff
It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.
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Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is…
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is “no doubt” weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs
An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss.
Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.
Workers’ rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits
Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to.
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow – Google’s quantum computer.
Upfront childcare payments ‘simplifies the system’
Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives “flexibility”, says a Jersey minister.