Young drivers targeted by ‘ghost brokers’ selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media. Read More
Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039. Read More
NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer’s NS&I products. Read More
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands. Read More
HS2 costs could top £100bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out. Read More
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks. Read More
Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw “overcrowding like hell” at a small number of its UK stores. Read More
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West. Read More
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen. Read More
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial ‘Tank Day’ promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown. Read More