OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
The government’s official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early. Read More
Australia won’t be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is ‘ready to help’ nations that wish to copy Australia’s social media ban for under-16s. Read More
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. Read More
Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform. Read More
Regulator backtracks on ‘ghost train’ plan
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned. Read More
Faisal Islam: OBR head’s resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor’s next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance Read More
Why time is running out for Germany’s green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet. Read More
Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs
Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023. Read More
Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly. Read More
Reeves denies she misled public over UK’s finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she’s not satisfied with the chancellor’s denial of lying and called on her to resign. Read More