Rail strikes: Not for government to intervene – Shapps
But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop rail strikes which will begin on Tuesday....
Interest-free loan scheme aims to reach 20,000 people
People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as part of a nationwide trial....
Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU
Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms....
Big pay rises could push prices up, says minister
Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be “very careful” in setting wage increases....
Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow
The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year....
Food spending and mental health hit by rising prices, BBC survey reveals
More than eight in 10 people say they are worried about the cost-of-living, a BBC survey suggests....
Three things we’re cutting back on as prices rise
People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis....
UK interest rates raised to 1.25% by Bank of England
The Bank increases rates for the fifth meeting in a row as it tries to stem the pace of rising prices....
Rail strikes will drive passengers away, Grant Shapps says
Losing passengers will endanger thousands of rail jobs, the transport secretary says....
Asos profits hit as shoppers return more goods
The online retailer says “inflationary pressures” are leading its customers to send back orders....