Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
The BBC revealed in March how a woman staying at a Maidenhead hotel was sexually assaulted after a man lied to get a key card to her room. Read More
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed “significant progress” in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline. Read More
India’s Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world’s largest youth population are fuelling India’s beauty boom. Read More
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream – here’s how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own. Read More
US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years. Read More
Track defect found near derailment site – report
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an “irregularity” at the site near Lewes. Read More
Inflation is heating up but don’t expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months. Read More
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”. Read More
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over ‘drip pricing’
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers. Read More
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground. Read More