Why this month’s inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed – driven partly by essentials....
UK inflation rate dips by more than expected to 3.2%
The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October....
Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic....
Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums
It’s one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites....
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant....
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was “delighted” the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords....
EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules....
UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”...
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations....
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit....