New business group to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote
Craig TaylorThe Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members. BBC News – Business
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Diesel falls 12p but should be lower, says RAC
The price of diesel fell to £1.47 in May but the RAC argues the price should be cut further. BBC News – Business
Train strikes: How rail walkouts on Friday will affect you
What you need to know about the walkout by RMT train staff by the BBC’s Zoe Conway. BBC News – Business
Steak, coffee and cheese locked up as shoplifting rises
Shoplifting offences have returned to pre-pandemic levels as the cost of living soars. BBC News – Business
Asda boss warns over food price caps as EG Group deal sealed
Chairman Stuart Rose warns of “unintended consequences” if supermarkets impose price caps on basic food. BBC News – Business
Food price cap will not make a difference – retailers
The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products. BBC News – Business