'Pothole epidemic' and cold winter hits AA profits
Bad road conditions and extreme weather conditions in the UK are behind a 65% slump in profits for the AA.


Boohoo sees huge growth in fast fashion brands
Sales more the double at Boohoo brands PrettyLittleThing and NastyGal in the first half.


Nike 'proud' of Kaepernick campaign
Nike's chief executive says the ads are connecting with buyers around the world, despite US controversy.


What is a 'Canada-style' trade deal?
Could the Canada-EU trade deal be a model for the UK's relationship with the EU after Brexit?


Hotpot chain Haidilao sees shares climb 10% in Hong Kong debut
Investors have shown keen interest in the restaurant chain, which has outlets from Japan to the US.


Ryanair to cancel 190 flights on Friday across Europe
Unions say Ryanair faces its biggest day of industrial action as they fight for better conditions.


Michael Kors snaps up Versace for $2.1bn
US fashion firm confirms takeover of the legendary brand founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.


Manchester United revenues hit record of £590m
The football club says earnings were boosted by money from TV rights - with more expected next year.


Argentina's central bank boss Luis Caputo quits after three months
Luis Caputo resigns just three months after being appointed, sparking further falls in the peso.


Santander appoints new chief executive
One of Europe's biggest banks, Banco Santander, has poached the head of investment banking at UBS to be its next chief executive.


Gwyneth Paltrow brings Goop to the UK
The controversial lifestyle brand founded by the actress opens a pop-up store in west London.


Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel
Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants.


Next warns on Brexit risks as online sales rise
The clothing retailer highlights Brexit-related risks and remains "cautious" about the outlook.


Instagram founders Systrom and Krieger leaving Facebook-owned firm
The departure of Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger is the latest test for parent company Facebook.


Scammers steal half-a-billion pounds from UK banking customers
Fraudsters managed to steal more than £500m from UK banking customers in the first half of 2018.


Hotpot chain Haidilao on fire ahead of Hong Kong listing
Beijing-based hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao plans to use the money raised to continue its rapid growth.


Rafale deal: Why French jets are at the centre of an Indian political storm
Opposition parties want PM Narendra Modi to resign over a multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal.


Hundreds of job losses as drugs firm to close Grimsby site
Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis says Brexit is not to blame for it shutting the Grimsby factory.


Debenhams attempts to 'bring joy back' to High Street
The department store chain will open a new branch on Thursday as it tries to revive its fortunes on the High Street.


Brexit: Flights 'at risk' under no-deal, government warns
Government papers warn airlines would lose automatic rights to fly from UK to EU without an agreement.


Donald Trump hails South Korea trade deal
It marks the first trade agreement finalised by the US president.


Harry Potter-inspired bar: Why millennials are magically mixing their drinks
At a new Harry Potter-inspired cocktail bar, groups of friends are wrapped in cloaks, waving wands and sipping potions out of smouldering cauldrons.


India's rising smartphone powerhouse
Samsung has set up the world's largest phone factory in the Indian city of Noida.


Debenhams 'trying to make shopping fun again'
Chief executive Sergio Bucher says he is convinced the chain has a future as he unveils a new look store.