Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections. Read More
EU ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic. Read More
How to make oxygen on the moon
Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen. Read More
‘I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment’
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle. Read More
PM vows to curb ‘Nimby’ legal blocks on infrastructure
No 10 says it is targeting “cynical” appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms. Read More
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years. Read More
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget Read More
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes. Read More
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase. Read More
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US. Read More