Accountancy watchdog investigates Grant Thornton over Globo audits
The FRC accountancy watchdog is investigating Grant Thornton over its audits of Globo. Photograph: Alamy The Financial Reporting Council is…
Camden Town Brewery sold to world’s biggest drinks company
Jasper Cuppaidge, founder of the Camden Town Brewery. Photograph: Richard Saker for the Observer The craft beer brand Camden Town…
Economy concerns as household debt rises to £40bn in latest figures
Families may face serious hardship if interest rates rise. Photograph: Alamy Families are expected to run up £40bn of debt…
China can’t handle the truth: Behind the Great Firewall of China
In China, even spreading rumours online about the government could give you a one-way ticket to prison. ON the night…
Behind closed (oven) doors: the factory making Britain’s Christmas puddings
A matured Christmas pudding from Lidl, which has a 5% share of the market. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Archive/Press Association Images…