A court in the Netherlands ruled drivers were fired unlawfully by Uber’s computer algorithm.

Dutch court orders Uber to reinstate six drivers fired for app fraud 

In Portsmouth today, there were plenty of signs of a pent-up demand - a determination to spend big as restrictions eased.

Covid has been kind to online retailers and hastened the high street's decline

ITV News Economics Editor Joel Hills writes that there are two types of countries - those with vaccines and those who have to wait.

IMF decries 'vaccine nationalism' and urges wealthy countries to share stocks

The owner of Liberty Steel insists that the collapse of his main lender will not bring his business down.

Liberty Steel owner admits ‘many billions’ owed to Greensill Capital

Deliveroo is not the first to stall on its stock-exchange debit, but the pressure is now on the company to demonstrate it can make money.

Deliveroo shares tumble as it lists on the London Stock Exchange

The public criticism of Deliveroo’s employment practices by prominent investors is embarrassing but the company believes there is plenty of interest elsewhere.

Will Deliveroo stumble on its stock market debut? 

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On April 12, as non-essential shops reopen, these eight John Lewis shops will remain shuttered and something essential will have been lost.

John Lewis closures were expected but will leave communities in a state of shock

Some Uber drivers say they have lost their jobs because the company's facial recognition software discriminates against them.

Uber drivers claim they were fired after identification software fail

Drivers will receive holiday pay, have a pension plan and earn at least the National Living Wage after Uber lost its Supreme Court battle.

Uber 'workers' celebrate status change but company may have huge tax bill

On Friday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that Britain’s goods exports to the EU slumped by a rather staggering 40% in January.

UK exports to EU slumped in January as economy contracted again in lockdown

The prime minister had promised we won't return to austerity - but the Budget is set to deliver a squeeze on spending in some government departments.

Some public services face prospect of 'austerity' from April 2022, IFS warns

Boris Johnson has said he will 'look at everything' that can be done to stop English football clubs joining the European Super League.

Is there any basis for Boris Johnson to block the European Super League?

Research suggests that at its height back in December, the illness killed one in 300 people here and 40% of those tested had Covid. 

Inside South Africa’s Eastern Cape: hard hit and hard to vaccinate

A naval battle cry after the coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault is Prince Philip's message that it is time to move on.

The Queen and the rest of the world will say goodbye to Prince Philip

It appears drinkers are refusing to let the cold weather stop them hitting the beer gardens.

Rise of the pub-hood? Sales of hoodie blankets soar by 781% as beer gardens open

The UN said attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity were 'haunting' and 'chilling'.

Exclusive: UN urges government to ban conversion therapy

The UK medicines regulator advises that the benefits of the jab at preventing Covid remain higher than any potential risk in all but the youngest age groups.

Benefits of AstraZeneca jab still exceed risks amid more cases of blood clots 

A holiday letting firm owner told ITV Tonight some desperate holidaymakers have offered to pay double to 'gazump' guests already booked on.

Rising prices and holiday 'gazumping' - the truth behind summer holidays in 2021

None of the Queen’s children or grandchildren will wear their military uniforms at Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday.

Joel Hills

Business and Economics Editor