Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates. Read More
Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats. Read More
Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk
The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer. Read More
Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge
The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year. Read More
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates. Read More
Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into “what’s holding the younger generation back”. Read More
US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm
The deal is the Trump administration’s latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China. Read More
‘Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job’
Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector. Read More
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it ‘makes a deal with China’
It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Read More
Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep
Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash. Read More