Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been “hollowed out” by decades of decline. Read More
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak. Read More
Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told. Read More
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company. Read More
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs. Read More
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time. Read More
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill – here’s how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help. Read More
Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes. Read More
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact. Read More
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. Read More