The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating. Read More
The “trillion pound” oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. Read More
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs. Read More
Civil servant admits he ‘made mistakes’ juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days. Read More
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor’s Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget. Read More
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices. Read More
Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Read More
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy. Read More
Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is “a lot to be gained” from the merger, which would be the biggest in history. Read More
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case. Read More