Government mulls giving workers twice as long to strike
A document produced by the government says the mandate to strike could be extended to a year from six months....
Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers
The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks...
Water watchdog could be scrapped in major industry review
A new commission will conduct the biggest review of the struggling sector since privatisation....
Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves
Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says....
New Starbucks boss shakes up menu as profits slump
Starbucks also said it will suspend its annual financial forecasts as its profits decline....
Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space
The “total loss” of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world....
Commission to tackle ‘broken water infrastructure’
Sir John Cunliffe will oversee ‘the largest review of the water sector since privatisation’, the government said....
UK economy ‘set to accelerate’, says IMF
The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year....
UK borrowing for September third highest on record
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – came in lower than expected on Tuesday....
Water bills set to rise more than expected
The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands....