BT fined millions for failing to connect 999 calls
The telecoms firm was found to be ill-prepared after an IT error affected “life and death” services. Read More
Lab-raised meat ‘not the enemy’, say farmers
Researchers found British farmers more open to working with synthetic meat producers than others around the world Read More
Ryanair set to slash summer fares as profits drop
The airline said cost-concious customers were being “more frugal and cautious”. Read More
‘I earn £50,000 and can’t afford to buy a house’
Renters are four times less likely than current owners to be able to afford a home, research suggests. Read More
What makes an athletics track fast?
The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster. Read More
Better skills training will cut migration, vows PM
The prime minister says improving the UK skills base will end an “over-reliance” on foreign workers. Read More
New zero-hours rules ‘a step in the right direction’
The government has announced “exploitative” zero-hours contracts will be banned within 100 days. Read More
Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers’
The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m. Read More
Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise
The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy. Read More
Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery
A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country. Read More