Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts. Read More
Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was “not inconsistent” with the situation she faced. Read More
‘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