Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax. Read More
US inflation hits 3% for first time since January
The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week. Read More
Target to slash 1,800 office jobs in bid for turnaround
The decision marks the company’s first major job cuts in a decade. Read More
Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK’s most influential black person
Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank’s £1 trillion balance sheet. Read More
What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?
Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual. Read More
Growth won’t justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts. Read More
Canada will restart trade talks when ‘Americans are ready’, says Carney
President Trump abruptly ended negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. Read More
Sheffield Wednesday placed in administration
Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL. Read More
Staff at helicopter manufacturer set to strike
Leonardo offered a two-year rise of 3.2% in October but unite members are demanding an improved offer. Read More
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure. Read More