How Shohei Ohtani became Japan’s biggest baseball export
His impact in the US surpasses that of all Japanese stars before him – and he now has a record $700m contract. Read More
CosMc’s: Curious customers flock to McDonald’s new retro drinks brand
CosMc’s, named after an obscure company mascot, is a bid for the speciality drinks market. Read More
Nationwide: 500 Swindon head office workers at risk of redundancy
The announcement affects the building society’s head office in Swindon, a spokesman said. Read More
US jobless rate falls to lowest level since July
Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy. Read More
Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%
Mortgage providers have been cutting rates, but many homeowners still face a payment shock. Read More
Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded ‘damp squib’ by MPs
The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised. Read More
ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban
The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19. Read More
Oxfam shop and office workers strike for first time
The walkout is over pay with some staff at the anti-poverty charity reporting having to use foodbanks, a union says. Read More
Anger as Nationwide orders workers back to office
Nationwide – which has its HQ in Swindon – tells staff to work in offices at least two days a week. Read More
South East Water pays £2.3m dividend amid watchdog probe
Ofwat is investigating South East Water over service to customers and record in maintaining supply. Read More