Construction giant collapse leads to 2,200 job cuts
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday. Read More
‘Painful’ Budget warning spooks people’s confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials’ warnings of a painful Budget. Read More
Microsoft chooses infamous nuclear site for AI power
The 1979 accident at Three Mile Island had cast a shadow on nuclear power in the US for decades. Read More
Rachel Reeves to promise ‘a Budget to rebuild Britain’
But the chancellor’s conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments. Read More
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show. Read More
Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments
The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months. Read More
Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns
The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets. Read More
Interest rates held at 5% but ‘on the path down’
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead. Read More
One in five passengers forced to stand in morning peak
Official figures show that while commuter numbers have been rising, seating has barely budged. Read More
Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good? Read More