Kwarteng: No U-Turn on National Insurance tax rise
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says a National Insurance rise to fund the NHS will go ahead....
US economy grows at fastest pace for 50 years
Economic activity jumped by 6.9% in the last three months of last year, beating forecasts....
Tesco asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks
UK’s largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed....
Face mask changes: ‘We hope customers aren’t discouraged’
Some small business owners had raised concerns about enforcing mask-wearing....
Universal Credit: Jobseekers must widen job search more quickly
Those on Universal Credit must look for work outside their chosen field quicker or face sanctions....
Network Rail bets on mindfulness to lure commuters back
Free hot drinks and other perks are on offer as train bosses try to get passenger numbers back on track....
Car production falls to lowest level for 65 years
Car makers hit by pandemic-related chip and staff shortages, and the closure of a major car plant....
Government pledges £100m for Sizewell nuclear site
But the investment does not commit the government to approving the £20bn power plant in Suffolk....
Tesla expects 50% growth despite supply chain woes
Elon Musk said 2021 was “a breakthrough year for Tesla, and for electric vehicles in general”....
US Federal Reserve says rate rise ‘appropriate’ soon
The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US....