Fewer Town Centre Shops Closing Their Doors

Town centre shops shut at an average of 18 a day during the first half of 2013, reflecting continuing economic and evolving social pressures on the high street. However, the closure rate fell from more than 20 during the same period last year, according...

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eBay And Argos Strike 'Click & Collect' Deal

eBay and Argos have joined forces to offer a "Click & Collect" service as retailers rush to cash in on the growth of online shopping. At least 50 merchants using the online marketplace will participate in a trial of the service, which will enable...

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VW Camper Van Nears End Of The Road

It carried hippies through the 1960s, hauled surfers in search of waves and serves as a workhorse across the developing world, but the long journey of the Volkswagen (VW) Camper van is coming to an end. The company is to cease production in Brazil -...

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MPs To Summon Rothschild To Mining Row Probe

Nat Rothschild, the City financier, is to be summoned by MPs to aid a probe into the governance of London-listed companies following a string of scandals involving overseas mining groups. Sky News understands that Mr Rothschild, who engineered the arrival...

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Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Allow Adult Content

By Becky Johnson, Sky Correspondent More than half of free wi-fi hotspots in the UK allow unfiltered access to adult content, prompting calls for tighter restrictions. Researchers went into 179 cafes, restaurants, hotels, retailers and public spaces...

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Thousands Of Pubs And Restaurants Cut Prices

Thousands of pubs and restaurants across the UK are lowering their food and drink prices - for one day only. Up to 40 leading businesses are involved in the stunt, including the pub chain JD Wetherspoon and Pizza Hut, with up to 15,000 outlets in total...

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Post Office Dispute: Christmas Strike Threat

A union is threatening industrial action at post offices into the Christmas season unless a row over jobs, pay and closures is resolved. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which is locked in a separate dispute with Royal Mail over privatisation,...

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Libor Scandal: ICAP Fined Amid Criminal Probe

The London-based brokerage ICAP has been fined £55m and told three individuals will face criminal charges in connection with the Libor rate-rigging scandal. The financial penalties, previously reported as imminent by Sky News, were confirmed by the...

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Osborne Takes Legal Action Over EU Bonus Cap

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor George Osborne is to take legal action against Brussels over the European Union's proposed move to cap the bonuses of thousands of British-based bankers. Sky News has learnt that Treasury officials have been considering...

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Miliband Warns Energy Firms After Backlash

Ed Miliband has rejected warnings his plans for an energy price freeze if Labour regains power will spark blackouts. The Labour leader told Sky News he was serious about ending the "blatant overcharging of millions" as he brushed off criticism about...

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