Business

John Lewis Partnership flags customer caution

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has sounded a note of caution over its outlook after surging costs and weaker consumer confidence contributed to deeper half-year losses.

Oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - use our tracker to see impact on prices

There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices topped $100 a barrel again.

Apple launches first foldable iPhone

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the company's annual launch event in California.

Channel 4 to cut a quarter of its workforce

Channel 4 is to cut about a quarter of its staff - around 340 jobs - by the end of the year.

Container ship arrives in UK after landmark voyage from China via the Arctic

A container ship has arrived in the UK after a landmark journey from China via ‌the Arctic, as part of plans for more ​vessels to use the route as a shorter and potentially safer ​alternative to the Suez ‌Canal.