Train firms urged to give ‘yellow cards’ instead of fines
A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly. Read More
Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up
Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show. Read More
Holyhead counts cost as services resume after storm
A full daily service to and from Dublin is planned but one of the two ferry berths remain closed. Read More
Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February. Read More
UK economy grows for first time in three months
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected. Read More
US bans red dye 3 from some frosting, sweets and medicine
The FDA says food manufacturers have until January 2027 to remove the cherry-red dye from their products. Read More
Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose ‘lowest performers’
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year. Read More
What’s the secret to Denmark’s happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn’t require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system. Read More
High Court approves Carlsberg’s J20 maker takeover
Carlsberg’s £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge. Read More
Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise
Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England. Read More