UK economy grows more than expected in May
The economy grew by 0.5% in May, higher than many analysts had predicted....
Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn takeover deal
The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal....
Businesses urge PM candidates to focus on growth and tax
CBI business lobby group calls for “credible and bold plans for growth” in a letter to candidates....
Network Rail puts fresh pay offer to unions
The rail track firm says the offer is worth more than 5%, but unions say it is a real terms pay cut....
Heathrow imposes passenger number cap over summer
The UK’s biggest airport has been struggling to cope with the rebound in demand for air travel....
Train drivers very close to going on strike, union warns
Aslef boss Mick Whelan says a walk-out could happen within weeks if pay talks with management fail....
How do I get the £400 energy grant and £650 cost-of-living payment?
The first instalment of an extra payment to those on benefits will be paid from 14 July....
Retail sales fall at fastest rate since lockdown
The current drop in sales has not been seen “since the depths of the pandemic”, a UK retail body says....
The soaring costs stretching holidaymakers budgets
Brits heading abroad could face paying more for everything from car hire to meals out...
Energy bills to rise more than predicted, says Ofgem boss
The regulator’s chief executive tells MPs its previous estimate on winter bills will prove to be too low....