Energy firms’ collapse hits 1.5 million customers
Several energy suppliers, such as Avro Energy and Green, have gone bust in recent weeks....
Food firms warn of panic-buying this Christmas
Gaps on supermarket shelves may become commonplace as labour shortages bite, industry bodies say....
Travel rule change delayed by lateral flow test shortage
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says private Covid testing firms cannot supply enough lateral flow tests....
US economy continues to strengthen despite Delta, says Fed
The central bank may start paring back its emergency support for the economy “soon” – but didn’t say when....
Gas crisis: Head of regulator warns more customers face hit
The energy regulator says “well above” hundreds of thousands of customers may be left in limbo as more suppliers fold....
Gas price crisis: Government to pay millions to restart CO2 supplies
Taxpayers will foot a bill to open up a key carbon dioxide producer amid food supply and nuclear fears....
Fraudsters steal £4m a day as crime surges
Total losses through fraud rockets by 30% in the first half of the year, with many victims not refunded....
Government strikes deal to kickstart CO2 production
It comes after one industry group warned shoppers could start noticing gaps on shelves within days....
Gas crisis: Energy price cap will stay, say Kwasi Kwarteng and Ofgem
Some 15 million households will be protected from soaring gas prices, the business secretary confirms....
Evergrande: Asia stocks down as investors weigh China concerns
The Chinese property giant is facing a major debt crisis, triggering fears of contagion in global markets....