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....
New workers’ rights to cost businesses £5bn a year
Firms will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights....
UK’s sick pay timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again...
Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters
The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC....
Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide
The online fashion firm is mulling whether to off-load its brands as sales remain under pressure....
Who has to pay inheritance tax?
Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?...
Netflix raises prices as password boost fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth....