Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.
Building a rural business empire on the back of coffee beans
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright is probably not the first place you would look for a young entrepreneur building up his business empire. Read more via BBC News
Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs
In-store inflation rises to an annual 1.5% in August, according to a survey for the British Retail Consortium. Read more via The Guardian
Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
Secondary school pupils in England will be able to study subjects like manufacturing and AI in addition to core academic learning under reforms outlined by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Read more via BBC News
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The UK has struck a trade deal with a group of six Gulf states which it says will be worth £3.7bn to the economy. Read more via BBC News.
