Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth. Read More
Elon Musk’s ‘social experiment on humanity’: How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site Read More
‘It’s still in shambles’: Can Boeing come back from crisis?
Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024. Read More
‘I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages’
Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff. Read More
High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home
Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows. Read More
India’s architect of economic reform dies at 92
Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation. Read More
Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath
Hurricane Beryl lashed the island in July, devastating much of its fishing fleet. Read More
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will “restore clarity” for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. Read More
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes. Read More
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday. Read More