JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
Staff are being laid off with “reduced or zero pay” following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims. Read More
End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
The UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend. Read More
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits over social activism row
His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever. Read More
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July. Read More
GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK’s pharma woes deepen
The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. Read More
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. Read More
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. Read More
How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability. Read More
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. Read More
JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer. Read More