The man behind Japan’s $170bn bid to prop up the yen
Mastao Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar. Read More
The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?
The chancellor says there is a black hole in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled. Read More
‘Just pay up,’ says Post Office scandal victim
Campaigners had called for a deadline of March 2025 for payments to be made to some sub-postmasters. Read More
Ex-Harrods director won’t take top job at Fenwick
Nigel Blow, who worked for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to start the new role this month. Read More
‘I’m not playing games’ on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett vows union is “going to win”, as Joe Biden backs “meaningful” dockworker pay rise. Read More
Ex-Fujitsu boss admits to Post Office meetings
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed. Read More
People told to read meter as energy bills rise
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average. Read More
The fierce battle over the ‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn. Read More
Workers must keep all customer tips under new law
Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules. Read More
Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage
The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October. Read More