December train strikes: Union told not to hold country ‘to ransom’
The new Christmas Eve walkout threatens to hit celebrations and travel over the festive weekend....
UK sleepwalking into food supply crisis, says farming union
Yields of tomatoes and other crops are set to hit a record low as farmers struggle with surging costs....
Cost of living: ‘I couldn’t tell the real bills from scams’
People falling behind on bills are being bombarded with letters, calls and texts, a charity says....
Four-day week trial ends and some firms make it permanent
As a six-month trial of working 80% of hours for 100% of pay ends, some firms say there is no going back....
Tattooists and beauty salons replace banks on High Streets
More takeaways are also part of the changing face of the High Street as revealed in BBC analysis of data....
Five ways to spend and waste less this Christmas
Experts give tips on how to make your Christmas cheaper, greener and just as joyful....
Extra train strikes announced over Christmas
Strike action set to begin next week, while dates in December and January will go ahead as planned, the RMT said....
Employees can ask for flexible working from day one
New laws proposed by the government mean workers will no longer have to wait for 26 weeks....
Train strikes: RMT union rejects offer to stop festive rail strikes
Talks between the RMT and train firms are set to resume on Monday aimed at halting the walkouts....
CBI: UK faces decade of lost growth without action
The boss of the business group, Tony Danker, calls on government to boost plans for economic growth....
