US stocks see worst first half drop in more than 50 years
The S&P 500 index dropped by more than 20%, while major indexes around the world also fell sharply....
Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm
Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration....
Two million more people paying higher rate tax
The number of workers in higher income tax bands has risen by almost two million in three years, says HMRC....
Nearly 40,000 BT workers vote to strike over pay
The company says it is disappointed and will work to keep the country connected if walk outs go ahead....
Halifax says pronoun badge critics can close accounts
The bank tells customers who object to pronouns on name badges they are welcome to close their accounts....
Post Office scandal victims victims to get more money
More than 500 subpostmasters are to get an interim payment from the government worth around £40,000 each....
Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices
There is a “huge increase” of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say....
Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy
The boss of a business lobby group will call for more help for companies struggling with rising costs....
Farmers cut food production as costs soar
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production....
Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute
The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK’s largest supermarket in a wrangle over price rises....