Lower energy bill plan for avoiding peak-time use
Some households could get discounts for using less energy at peak times under National Grid’s scheme....
Russia defaults on debt for first time since 1998
The country fails to make a $100m interest payment as a result of Western sanctions....
Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions
Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling....
Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold
The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will “strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine”, the UK PM says....
Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms
The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors...
Rail strikes: Travellers braced for third day of disruption
People are advised to only travel by train if necessary, with just a fifth of services running....
Rail strikes: Travel disruptions continue after talks to stop third walkout fail
People are told to make only necessary journeys, with one in five services running on Saturday....
Row over M&S plan to redevelop flagship store
The government is calling a review of the plans which include a smaller shop, offices and a gym....
BA strikes at risk of spreading to more staff
The airline’s engineers and call centre workers in the UK are being consulted over industrial action....
Retail sales fall as people cut back on food shopping
Sales dropped 0.5% in May as households spent less on food due to the rising cost of living....