McDonald’s to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain. Read More
Betting firms ‘scaremongering’ over tax rises, say MPs
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget. Read More
Bank says inflation has ‘peaked’ as it holds interest rates
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month. Read More
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation. Read More
Eastern Airways goes into administration
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated. Read More
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank’s December meeting. Read More
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals. Read More
Trump unveils deals to lower US weight-loss drug prices
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Read More
Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request. Read More
EV drivers could face new tax in Budget
The BBC understands there have been “conversations” within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs. Read More