Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services. Read More
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat. Read More
NI postmasters to have names cleared under new law
The bill will quash convictions brought about by the scandal, with those affected offered £600k. Read More
First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years
First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says. Read More
Smart motorways: How safe are they?
BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis. Read More
Homeowner pain as major banks hike mortgage rates
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as soon as previously thought. Read More
Plane refuelling staff to walk out at Heathrow
Workers employed by AFS Aviation plan to walk out for 72 hours over the early May bank holiday. Read More
Prepayment meter payout numbers ‘unacceptable’
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters. Read More
Vape firm claims it will survive UK disposable ban
Elfbar-maker will “pivot” to reusable vapes, says distributor, but critics say it is exploiting a loophole. Read More
VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour
The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican – and often anti-union – part of the US. Read More