UK joins Asia’s trade club – but what is CPTPP?
It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard – but it’s an acronym we’ll hear more often....
UK ‘doesn’t have enough builders’ for Starmer’s 1.5m homes
Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised....
UK economy shrinks for second month in a row
The economy had been expected to return to growth but data shows it contracted by 0.1%....
Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance....
‘Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps’
Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes....
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....
