Titanic shipyard may run out of cash within weeks
Trade unions are calling for help to save hundreds of jobs at the historic shipbuilder Harland and & Wolff. Read More
New US shipping rules target China’s Shein and Temu
Shein and Temu have been able to ship packages under $800 to the US without facing tariffs. Read More
UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban
The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande. Read More
Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts
The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification. Read More
Boeing workers strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers down tools after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike. Read More
Mayors reveal plan for Manchester-Birmingham line
A private consortium proposes a 50-mile (80km) link after a review commissioned by the regions’ mayors. Read More
Ban on rental bidding wars is on the way – but will it work?
Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents. Read More
National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. Read More
Scotland’s only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites. Read More
High Street hit as 38 shops close every day
Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests. Read More