Bank of England ‘very concerned’ at Trump threats to US Fed
Andrew Bailey said the attacks, led by the US president, are “a very serious situation”. Read More
Lack of charging facilities a ‘barrier’ for electric lorries
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed. Read More
Tesco trials avocado ripeness scanners
Fans of the fruit are divided over whether it’s a shopping hack or if a squeeze test should suffice. Read More
Topshop will return to High Street in 2026
The comeback in February 2026 will come five years after the chain closed its stores. Read More
Ministers favour merging all UK steel companies into one
The government believes the struggling sector’s six companies should be merged together, sources tell the BBC. Read More
Thames Water bidders ready to clear out top managers
Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company. Read More
Budget to be held on 26 November, Reeves confirms
The chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy in November with speculation growing over tax rises. Read More
Lush shuts UK stores for a day to protest Gaza starvation
The retail chain said similar action could be taken in its other stores worldwide. Read More
UK cement production drops to lowest levels since 1950s
The Mineral Products Association says the decline threatens to impact the government’s housing plans. Read More
US revokes TSMC’s licence on China-bound tech
The move blocks TSMC from shipping US-made tech to its facility in China. Read More