National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. Read More
Scotland’s only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites. Read More
High Street hit as 38 shops close every day
Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests. Read More
Union wins Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ battle
The row erupted when Tesco proposed firing staff at some distribution centres and rehiring them on lower pay. Read More
John Lewis losses halve as Waitrose sales rise
Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a “challenging market”, but revenues at Waitrose grew. Read More
New beanless ‘coffee’ emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. Read More
Boeing boss in last-ditch plea ahead of strike vote
New chief executive tells staff that a strike would put the embattled firm’s “recovery in jeopardy”. Read More
How are renting and eviction rules changing?
A new law will ban no-fault evictions, limit rent rises and help tenants with children or pets. Read More
Post Office victim criticises government at TV awards
A postmaster portrayed in ITV’s Post Office drama says many were still waiting to be paid compensation. Read More
Chancellor warns hard decisions ahead in Budget
Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare. Read More