Workers’ rights to four-day week could be strengthened
Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days. Read More
The 100ml liquid rule returns for UK and EU airports
Air travellers who hoped the era of “tiny toiletries” was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment. Read More
Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to “hold staff captive all day long”. Read More
Fuel duty cut could be scrapped, says RAC
The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel. Read More
Oasis tickets relisted for £6,000 minutes after pre-sale
The first batch of tickets for Oasis’ reunion gigs go on sale to fans who were successful in a ballot. Read More
Over 2,000 workers apply for Tata Steel redundancy
Tata asked staff to express interest in taking voluntary redundancy as part of a cut of 2,800 jobs. Read More
UK government will not fight Rosebank oil field legal challenge
Greenpeace and Uplift brought judicial reviews to stop the development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Read More
‘I stole to order’ says prolific ex-shoplifter
Police have been urged to crack down on the practice, which retailers say is an increasing trend. Read More
Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off
Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved. Read More
Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate data
Drax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give “robust” data, a watchdog says. Read More