PM makes new transport pledges as HS2 scaled back
It comes after the section of the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was scrapped....
Food price inflation will keep slowing, says Tesco boss
The pace of price rises will continue to ease this year, says boss of UK’s biggest supermarket....
Cost of national debt hits 20-year high
The interest rate on government debt has hit a 20-year high, leaving little room for tax-cuts....
Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row – RAC
The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs....
Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?
Train drivers walk out again on Wednesday, but action by London Underground staff has been suspended....
Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are “no new updates” on its pledge to leave Russia....
Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete
Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says....
Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans
Water companies want to invest £96bn in ambitious project that will see bills rise for customers...
First class stamp price rises to £1.25
The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall....
HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link
The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester....