Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the “crisis of economic inactivity”, while others oppose cuts. Read More
Man Utd plan to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium
Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an “iconic” new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Read More
Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity
The move is in retaliation to Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes. Read More
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans. Read More
Why people are cutting back their online profile
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. Read More
Mark Carney: The ‘anti-Trump’ numbers man who may force the UK to take a side
The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign. Read More
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks ‘we are all paying for’
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities. Read More
US stocks plunge as fears grow over economic slowdown
The Nasdaq sank by 4.0% at the close of trading, and there were heavy losses on other markets with tech stocks seeing the largest drops. Read More
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods. Read More
‘We don’t need a Gail’s’ – the coffee shop boom dividing locals
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings. Read More