Airbus cuts nearly 500 UK jobs to reduce costs
It has made the cuts mostly to its space division and says there are no “compulsory” losses planned. Read More
Five things we learned from the Scottish Budget
Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year. Read More
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after “exceptional demand” Read More
Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans
Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget. Read More
Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget
Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says. Read More
Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extended
EDF Energy says Torness, in East Lothian, and its sister site Heysham 2, in Lancashire, will continue generating for an extra two years. Read More
CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in New York City
Brian Thompson was shot in the chest ahead of an investor meeting by a masked suspect who fled. Read More
Bank boss takes pay cut after employee ‘tried to kill clients’
The bank apologised after the former worker was charged with robbery of clients, attempted murder and arson. Read More
House prices surprise with fastest rise for two years
The price of a typical UK home rose by 3.7%, says Nationwide, despite “stretched” affordability. Read More
Reactor installed at UK’s newest nuclear power station
The nuclear power plant is the first to be built in the UK for 30 years. Read More