A ‘painful’ Autumn statement and a ‘bright’ Irish budget
With Ireland announcing a “hopeful” budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark. Read More
‘Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls’
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector. Read More
Should you tip even if the service wasn’t worth it?
There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here’s what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say. Read More
EU hits China with big taxes in electric car sales battle
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers. Read More
Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says. Read More
Meta must limit data for personalised ads – EU court
Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation. Read More
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough. Read More
Mike Lynch drowned onboard Sicily yacht – inquest
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened. Read More
US dockworkers suspend ports strike until January
The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month’s presidential election. Read More
Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills. Read More