Pritti MistryBusiness reporterLushMost companies and bosses would squirm at the idea of being called "woke" and may even regard it as an insult. But not Mark Constantine. Lush's outspoken...

Michael RaceBusiness reporterBBCSixes, the cricket-themed social chain backed by England captain Ben Stokes, has gone into administration following a "challenging trading period".All of the company's 15 UK-based venues remain...

The UK's financial regulator is investigating WH Smith after the retailer uncovered accounting mistakes at its North America business earlier this year.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was...

Tesla has opened its largest sales and service hub in India even as the EV giant struggles with weak sales in Asia's third-largest economy.The centre in the northern city...

Getty Images'Friendly fraud' is when customers falsly dispute a credit card purchase and receive a refund Businesses across the UK have reported a rise in so-called "friendly fraud", or...

Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year.The US-based company, which is owned by car rental giant Avis Budget,...

Miles DavisDevon political reporter, Newton AbbotBBCHayley Kyte has been put off expanding her business because of rising ratesIndependent traders in a Devon town are deeply concerned about an increase...

Activewear brand Sweaty Betty has become involved in a new dispute over advertising slogans, which a period underwear company claims were copied.Kelly Newton said Sweaty Betty's use of two...

The boss of Lululemon Athletica, the brand known for its expensive yoga leggings and other sports clothing, is to leave the company early next year.Calvin McDonald, the firm's chief...

Joan Cummins,in ShrewsburyandTanya Gupta,West MidlandsGetty ImagesBusiness leaders said footfall was up in the thriving townShrewsbury is thriving as a shopping destination as latest figures show annual footfall is up...

Leon has announced it will close about 20 of its restaurants and cut jobs as part of a major restructure of the High Street food chain.The company has appointed...

Ben & Jerry's will be destroyed as a brand if it remains with parent company Magnum, the company's co-founder Ben Cohen has told the BBC. His remarks are the...