Covid support fraud and waste unacceptable, MPs say
Public Accounts Committee report says the taxpayer is exposed to long-term financial risk....
Innocent drinks ads banned over environmental claim
The Advertising Standards Authority said the drinks firm’s ads “misled” customers over environmental impacts....
Russia’s plan to fight back against Western sanctions
President Putin has made changes to protect the Russian economy since it first was hit by sanctions in 2014....
Asia stocks fall as Ukraine-Russia tensions climb
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell almost 2%, while the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.4% in early trading....
Almost 40% of UK FTSE 100 board roles now held by women
Although 4 in 10 FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, just 13.5% hold executive director roles....
Cornwall: I have to live in an Airbnb in my hometown
In Cornwall, no-fault evictions and a boom in holiday lets have led to locals facing homelessness....
Businesses warn against end of free Covid tests
Leaders did, however, cautiously welcome the “living with Covid” plan that will end self-isolation rules....
Post Office scandal: ‘I was Sentenced as my grandchild was born’
Victims of one of Britain’s biggest miscarriages of justice tell an inquiry of the impact on family life....
British Airways blames luggage delays on high winds
The airline says continuous high winds are making it difficult to offload passengers’ luggage....
Covid rules: Workers face terrible choice, says TUC
An expected change in rules in England could hit low-paid workers, the trade union says....
