Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales. Read More
Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected. Read More
Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
The prime minister said “outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career” have held young people back. Read More
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners. Read More
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube’s total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs. Read More
Epstein emails: So-called ‘shady financier’ was Andrew’s ‘trusted money man’
Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest. Read More
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
Halifax describes the figure as a “milestone”, but potentially daunting for first-time buyers. Read More
How Britain became a fried chicken nation
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies? Read More
Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors. Read More
Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen. Read More