Sunak ‘firmly believes in lower taxes’ ahead of tax rise
The chancellor will pledge to deliver a lower tax economy amid pressure scrap rises in National Insurance....
Ukraine tensions push petrol prices to new record high
UK gas and fuel prices continue to rise as Russia-Ukraine tensions worsen....
Barclays freezes ex-boss’s bonus amid Epstein links
Jes Staley’s payments are suspended as regulators examine how he described his links to Epstein....
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....