Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK’s biggest water utility. Read More
The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills
Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. Read More
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January
The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. Read More
Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable
The coin’s release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen’s legendary 1985 Live Aid performance. Read More
HMRC’s suspension of child benefit payments ‘cavalier’ – MPs
HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped. Read More
Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. Read More
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said. Read More
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. Read More
Will Trump’s tariff rollback lower food prices?
The White House’s move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? Read More
Oil and gas giant Wood plc sold to Dubai engineering firm
Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara. Read More