‘Carspreading’ is on the rise – and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier Read More
Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty. Read More
San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed products
The city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs. Read More
Shein and Temu face calls for investigation over claims of stealing US designs
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft. Read More
OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
The government’s official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early. Read More
Australia won’t be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is ‘ready to help’ nations that wish to copy Australia’s social media ban for under-16s. Read More
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. Read More
Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform. Read More
Regulator backtracks on ‘ghost train’ plan
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned. Read More
Faisal Islam: OBR head’s resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor’s next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance Read More