Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings
The firm says the cost will be met by shareholders rather than increasing customers’ bills. Read More
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Rachel Reeves says more people will get winter fuel payment “this winter”, but details over how many will get it remain unclear. Read More
UK temporarily spared from Trump’s 50% steel tariffs
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries – but the levy remains at 25% for the UK. Read More
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. Read More
Simon Jack: Tariff relief for UK but new clock ticking on US deal
If the UK’s deal with the US is not finalised by 9 July, the UK’s tariff on steel will go back up to 50%. Read More
Train firms must stop criminalising ‘innocent errors’, report says
An inquiry found “disproportionate” punishments for often innocent mistakes. Read More
Debt and trade issues weaken UK growth, OECD says
The policy group lowers its UK economy forecast due to trade barriers and Britain’s “very thin” financial buffer. Read More
Thames Water’s future in doubt after investor pulls out
The setback increases the possibility that the company will collapse into a government-supervised administration. Read More
Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive
A one-person household needs £13,400 a year for a basic standards of living in retirement, a report suggests. Read More
TikTok Shop food listings ‘putting people at risk’
The BBC finds food listed on TikTok shop without ingredient and allergen information. Read More