Number of companies going bust hits 30-year high
More than 25,000 firms went under last year in England and Wales, as they struggled with rising costs. Read More
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Covid inquiry: John Swinney manually deleted texts to Nicola Sturgeon
The ex-deputy first minister says he will apologise “unreservedly” if he “misunderstood” messaging policy. Read More
Mysterious shipwreck washes up on Canadian coast
A ghostly shipwreck has appeared on the sandy beach of Cape Ray in Newfoundland, Canada. Read More
UPS to cut 12,000 jobs after ‘disappointing’ year
The parcel delivery giant said it was looking for $1bn in savings, as AI makes up for the jobs. Read More
Biden says he’s decided US response to Jordan attack
Speaking at the White House, Mr Biden added that “we don’t need a wider war” in the Middle East. Read More
At least half of Gaza’s buildings damaged or destroyed, new analysis shows
Satellite data reveals at least 144,000 hit since Israeli strikes began, and how south is now bearing the brunt. Read More
NHS dentistry: Ex-miner ‘thrilled’ to get appointment after seven-month wait
David Creamer says he has been “living on painkillers and soup” since his teeth fell out in June. Read More
IMF warns UK government against further tax cuts
The International Monetary Fund suggests planned spending cuts for this year are unrealistic. Read More
Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US
The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year. Read More
US tightens sanctions on Venezuela after opposition ban confirmed
The move comes after Venezuela’s Supreme Court upheld a ban on the main opposition candidate. Read More