Move to ensure minimum service level during strikes
Unions say the government’s plan, which follows months of industrial action, is “doomed”....
Bank of England wasn’t briefed on mini-budget
The government did not tell the Bank about its tax cut plans, says deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe....
Cost of living fears grow as latest inflation data to be revealed
The latest price rise figures for September are due as a survey for the BBC suggests concern is rising....
RMT announces November rail strike dates
There will be fresh Network Rail strikes on 3, 5 and 7 November as part of a dispute over pay...
UK’s mini-budget U-turn welcomed by IMF
The reversal of the government’s tax cuts will help the UK fight soaring inflation, the IMF says....
Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting ISIS
Cement giant Holcim’s Lafarge pleaded guilty in the US over its payments to Islamic State....
Warning of ‘scary’ spending cuts after tax U-turns
New chancellor Jeremy Hunt said “almost all” of the tax cuts announced by his predecessor will go....
Millions of people should pay less for broadband, says watchdog
Firms are failing to promote cheap tariffs available for pensioners and people on benefits, Ofcom says....
Train strikes: Workers vote on further six months of walkouts
The RMT union is asking members if they will support further train strikes to Spring 2023....
What Jeremy Hunt’s statement means for you
The new chancellor has outlined a host of policy changes. This is how is affects your finances....