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Lawsuit over air crash at Leicester City in 2018 thought to be largest fatal accident claim in English legal history
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise
The sport’s latest bid to win the future offers players and fans an indoor, faster and more frantic form of entertainment
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adults
Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concerts
WH Group’s move to offload US pork producer exposed to slowdown in China, Trump tariffs and a taste for fresh meat
UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals, putting it in the ascendant once again
UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings
Veteran stockpicker sells shares in spirits brand because drinks sector is being ‘impacted negatively’
Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading
Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard
Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operations
New US women’s league backed by David Blitzer and Ares Management aims to stop top players moving abroad
FanDuel and Paddy Power owner says results were most ‘customer friendly’ since launch of online sports betting
Beijing earmarks $11bn for expanded home appliance trade-in scheme amid concern over weak economic momentum
Youth is wasted on the young with 160-year-old Next showing a steady cash flow despite rising costs
Guangzhou FC’s struggles relate to collapse of property developer China Evergrande
Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economy
Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraft
BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year
