Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow. Read More
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks. Read More
Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business
The closure of the former prince’s start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life Read More
India’s start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns
Start-up fundraising has raised uncomfortable questions about valuations, but signals a maturing ecosystem. Read More
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021. Read More
Vinted users outraged by sizing changes
The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how sizes are categorised. Read More
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending. Read More
Lloyds’ use of staff bank data during pay talks ‘concerning’
The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases. Read More
Learner driver failed theory test 128 times, report says
The theory test was introduced almost 30 years ago to test a learner’s knowledge of road rules. Read More
Strikes at helicopter manufacturer to go ahead
Aerospace workers at the home of British helicopters will strike after rejecting the latest deal. Read More