Faisal Islam: Why solid growth complicates the Budget masterplan
Having inherited an economy growing at a normal rate, can the chancellor justify tax rises this autumn? Read More
Thousands of train fare prosecutions to be quashed
As many as 74,000 cases could be overturned after a ruling by the chief magistrate of England and Wales. Read More
Train drivers’ pay offer good deal, minister insists
The Conservatives have accused the government of “caving to the unions” and paving the way for tax rises. Read More
UK economy continues recovery with 0.6% growth
Strong growth in the services sector helped the UK to continue to emerge from last year’s recession. Read More
Wizz Air launches ‘all you can fly’ annual deal
Wizz Air was named the worst airline for UK flight delays for the third year in a row in June. Read More
Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?
Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out. Read More
£13.5m to help firms hit by Tata steel job losses
First cash from fund for workers and firms affected by Port Talbot restructuring plans released. Read More
Train strikes near end as union and government agree deal
The proposed offer has “no-strings” and sees a backdated pay rise and increases in future for drivers. Read More
Rayner meets businesses and unions on workers’ rights
Proposals include banning zero-hours contracts and ending “fire and rehire” practices. Read More
Inflation rate rises for first time this year to 2.2%
The UK inflation rate has risen to 2.2%, but this was not as high as economists had forecast. Read More