Taylor Swift joins world’s billionaire list
The singer is one of a record number of 2,781 billionaires with a collective wealth of $14.2 trillion. Read More
Scotland proposes UK’s first ban on caging laying hens
Ministers announce a new consultation on the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production. Read More
Falls in chocolate and jam prices slow food inflation
Strong competition in March drove down some retail prices, but Easter treats were more expensive. Read More
Energy bills lowest for two years after £238 fall
Experts urge people to stick to energy saving habits despite the typical bill falling by £238 a year. Read More
House price growth subdued as borrowing costs bite
Prices in March rose 1.6% compared with a year earlier but were down compared with February. Read More
Millions get a pay rise as minimum wage increases
Above inflation wage-hikes are set to benefit 2.7 million low-paid workers and apprentices. Read More
Free childcare hours expands to two-year-olds
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds. Read More
AI millionaire: ‘Video games can boost creativity’
Sir Demis Hassabis, co-founder of AI firm DeepMind, says parents should encourage children’s passions. Read More
Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online
Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says. Read More
Why there’s a revolution on the way in glass making
Glass bottle makers are having to invest in new tech to cut their hefty CO2 footprint. Read More