Price of first class stamps rises to 95p
Royal Mail says it will help cover rising delivery costs, but some have criticised the 11% hike....
EasyJet cancels 100 flights due to Covid absences
The airline said surging Covid rates in Europe were resulting in higher-than-usual levels of sickness....
Energy rationing not part of UK approach, minister says
Grant Shapps says the policy is “not a route we want to go down” despite pressure on supplies....
Sunflower oil: UK bottler has a few week’s supply left
Makers of oven chips, crisps, ready meals and cereal bars are racing to find sunflower oil alternatives....
Diesel delivery highlights UK dependence on Russia
Russia supplies nearly a fifth of UK diesel – the UK says it will stop imports by the end of the year....
Manchester Airport: More delays blamed on lack of staff
A lack of staff and surging demand with the Easter are blamed for long baggage queues for arrivals....
Fracking ‘worth exploring’ says British Gas owner Centrica
Centrica’s boss tells the BBC that the UK should be open to the idea of bringing back fracking....
Ukraine war to halve global trade growth, warns WTO
The World Trade Organisation says ongoing pandemic-related supply chain problems are also hurting growth....
Amazon workers win battle to form first US union
The Amazon Labor Union won a contest to establish the first unionised Amazon warehouse in the US....
Who allowed the energy price cap to rise so much? And other questions
As a new price cap takes effect, causing energy bills to soar, we answer your questions....