‘He hid the a la carte menu’: Who should pay on the first date
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic. Read More
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. Read More
Heathrow’s ‘critical’ expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. Read More
Foreign Office drops ‘do not travel’ advice for UAE
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026. Read More
CrossCountry ranked Britain’s worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption. Read More
‘We had to get out of the way’: The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up. Read More
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office. Read More
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. Read More
Apple to raise prices as AI pushes up chip costs
The firm’s outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected. Read More
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Read More