‘London-style’ bus services promised for England with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population. Read More
‘I feel sick about signing that phone contract’
Small businesses say they feel “powerless” to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling. Read More
Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?
What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal? Read More
German manufacturers warn of the sector’s ‘formidable crash’
Germany’s troubled manufacturing firms say they are facing a number of significant problems. Read More
Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut
Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging. Read More
Record numbers seek help with water bills
Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live. Read More
Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil
Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week. Read More
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
The chancellor says she is “not satisfied” by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected. Read More
Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration
The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory. Read More
China megaport opens up Latin America as wary US looks on
A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely. Read More