Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel. Read More
China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom
The world’s second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, official figures show. Read More
Farmers face crisis as drought causes grass to fail
One farmer says she has never seen a spring and summer with so little rain. Read More
Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week
The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply. Read More
Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says
The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government. Read More
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine. Read More
Boeing fuel switches safe, regulator says after Air India crash
A preliminary investigation found the switches had been turned off in June’s fatal Air India crash. Read More
Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows
Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes “the path is downward” on interest rates. Read More
Dubious sales tactics at two leading estate agencies uncovered
Undercover filming and whistleblower testimony reveals how commission is put ahead of customers. Read More
Tata promises electric arc by 2027 as work begins
A union says the construction is “bittersweet” but the UK government describes it as a “major win”. Read More