David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.
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Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m “toad containment zone” to protect the Pilbara region.
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
‘Quiet quitting’ could be hitting the economy – here’s why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas
The tech giant reports strong sales but admits “constraints” are affecting supplies of the iPhone Duo.
From scooters to shampoo – the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.
Poundland’s former owner offers to invest as minister prepares to meet board
Wolverhampton’s Steve Smith said he wants to put some money back into the firm he started.
Ryanair says it may freeze workers’ pay and raise airfares
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.