Falling clothes prices help keep inflation rate steady
The cost of living rose at 2% in the year to June, in line with the Bank of England’s target. Read More
Ex-Post Office minister says she felt utter shame over scandal
Kelly Tolhurst told the Post Office inquiry there were “lots of things I would I wish I had done”. Read More
Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
If the GMB had won it would have been the first time Amazon recognised a union in the UK. Read More
Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix
There are some big and immediate challenges the new government will find hard to ignore. Read More
UK banking giant HSBC names new chief executive
Georges Elhedery joined Europe’s biggest lender in 2005 and is currently the firm’s finance chief. Read More
China tycoon Guo convicted in US over $1bn scam
Prosecutors said cash raised from businessman’s online followers was used to fund his lavish lifestyle. Read More
Interest rates could stay higher for longer, warns IMF
Inflation is proving persistent in some countries, the fund says, making it trickier for rates to be cut. Read More
Avanti West Coast talks over ‘unacceptable performance’
The operator was called in to meet Labour’s new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance. Read More
Harland & Wolff ‘reworks’ call for government help
The shipyard proposes a deal for a standard 80% loan guarantee to give the firm financial stability. Read More
Fujitsu witness had limited Horizon knowledge – inquiry
Security analyst Andy Dunks gave evidence in dozens of cases despite “limited” Horizon knowledge. Read More