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....
Google must share information, judge rules in monopoly case
The case sought to limit Google’s online search dominance....
UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue....
Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety
Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold....
Nestle fires boss after relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”....
Scotland scrapped peak rail fares – will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?...
UK house price growth slows in August
House prices are growing at around their slowest rate since last summer as calls to reform property tax grow....
BYD shares slide as China’s EV price war hits profits
The EV maker faces a crowed market, with rivals like XPeng and Telsa, which have all cut prices....
Peak rail fares scrapped on ScotRail trains
Some routes will see fares fall by as much as 50% at busy times, but on others prices will be unchanged....
