Jeremy Hunt pledges millions to boost UK car battery production
The chancellor is set to announce hundreds of millions more in subsidies and grants for battery makers. Read More
Benefit claimants not seeking work to face mandatory work placements
It is part of a plan to get people back to work, with more investment in career support also promised. Read More
Train strikes: What days in December will rail travel be disrupted?
Train drivers have announced further walk outs in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions. Read More
Train drivers announce fresh round of strikes
The Aslef union says it is “determined to win this dispute” as it announces new industrial action. Read More
Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat to help expansion overseas
The confectionary giant will pay £534m for the British company, which wants to expand overseas. Read More
South East Water: Ofwat investigates possible supply failures
South East Water is the worst for water supply interruptions in England and Wales, Ofwat says. Read More
Four things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting
The rival presidents found common ground on climate change, military communications and fentanyl. Read More
Energy standing charges review after anger at rises
Standing charges are the cost of having a home connected to gas and electricity but rises have caused public anger. Read More
“I feel ashamed” says Post Office Horizon lawyer
Barrister who acted for the Post Office in Horizon criminal trials apologises during inquiry. Read More
Starbucks faces walkout at hundreds of US stores
The action comes amid a bitter labour fight between at the coffee giant. Read More