Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.
Sainsbury’s sees fall in pre-tax profit as it reveals how much spent to ‘keep prices low’ during cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s has reported a fall in its pre-tax profit, as it reveals it has spent more than £560m on “keeping our prices low over the last two years”. Find out more via Sky News.
Gambling white paper: Gamblers losing £1,000 a day to face checks in shake-up
Gamblers who are losing £1,000 a day are expected to face checks as part of new, tougher gambling regulations. Find out more via the BBC.
Britain’s poor record on health costs economy £43bn a year, says report
Britain’s poor record on health is costing the economy £43bn a year and cutting the annual incomes of individuals affected by long-term sickness by up to £2,200 a year on average, a report says. Find out more via the Guardian.
73% surge in current account switching numbers in first three months of 2023
Some 341,075 switches took place between January and March 2023, figures from the Current Account Switch Service show. Find out more via the Evening Standard.
