30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit
The government has documented the number of homes blighted by sub-standard work for the first time....
Topshop will return to High Street in 2026
The comeback in February 2026 will come five years after the chain closed its stores....
Bank of England ‘very concerned’ at threats to US Fed
Andrew Bailey said the attacks – led by US President Donald Trump – are “a very serious situation”....
Ministers favour merging all UK steel companies into one
The government believes the struggling sector’s six companies should be merged together, sources tell the BBC....
Lush shuts UK stores for a day to protest Gaza starvation
The retail chain said similar action could be taken in its other stores worldwide....
Faisal Islam: Reeves will need her hard hat for the next three months
The chancellor hits back at speculation over tax rises, but will need to find the money from somewhere....
Reeves dismisses £50bn ‘black hole’ in UK finances
The chancellor hit back at the idea that the government faces so large a gap between spending and tax income....
Budget to be held on 26 November, Reeves confirms
The chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy in November with speculation growing over tax rises....
UK cement production drops to lowest levels since 1950s
The Mineral Products Association says the decline threatens to impact the government’s housing plans....
Thames Water bidders ready to clear out top managers
Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company....