Swedish workers trial ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends. Read More
HS2 goal to be running by 2033 ‘cannot be met’
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable. Read More
Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas. Read More
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s. Read More
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade. Read More
Will ‘guest beer’ rules support small Scottish breweries ?
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer. Read More
Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla’s automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions. Read More
Don’t rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the “closest possible” economic relationship with the EU. Read More
Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government’s indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK. Read More
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech. Read More