It added to the gathering gloom over the economy at the start of the year as supermarket chain Sainsbury's yesterday revealed a cull of jobs while Primark said its sales were suffering.

J Sainsbury Plc will cut 3,000 staff and close its remaining cafes, as Britain’s second-largest supermarket chain steps up a ...

Job cuts add to slew of evidence underscoring the UK budget’s impact on British retailers. Read more at straitstimes.com.