British trader found guilty of £1.4bn fraud
He was sentenced to 12 years in prison – the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case....
Europe tries to boost economy as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct....
Plans for energy tariffs with no standing charges
Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator....
No trials over Post Office Horizon scandal before 2027
Some 100 officers are involved in the criminal investigation into the Horizon scandal....
Warning staff shortages could disrupt Christmas travel
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to “keep a close watch on staffing” over the festive period....
UK rent soars by £3,240 since pandemic, says Zoopla
The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing....
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days....
Struggling Thames Water sees sewage spills rise
Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to rise....
Water giant uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn
A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes – BBC Panorama finds....
Closer UK and EU ties will boost growth, says Reeves
Labour has ruled out rejoining the European Union but wants to “break down barriers to trade”....
