Faisal Islam: OBR head’s resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor’s next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance...
OBR says Budget leak ‘worst failure’ in its history
The government’s official forecaster investigated how crucial documents were published ahead of the chancellor’s statement....
US and UK set to agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The expected deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports....
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving customers ‘at risk of harm’
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk....
Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly....
Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate “possible market abuse” over briefings in the run-up to the Budget....
Reeves denies she misled public over UK’s finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she’s not satisfied with the chancellor’s denial of lying and called on her to resign....
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered....
Airbus requests immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft
About 6,000 plans are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant’s global fleet....
‘Business rates changes will cost me £62,000’, pub boss warns
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support....