Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public finances
Sadiq Khan’s proposal argues that famous shopping thoroughfare requires ‘major regeneration’
Labour MP calls for UK government to ban imported products made by forced labour in Chinese region of Xinjiang
The UK chancellor should explain how her programme is going to work
Simplifying employment status will be key to success of Labour’s measures, say lawyers and unions
Tata Steel plans to replace its Port Talbot blast furnaces with a less-polluting electric arc furnace
Campaign calls for better conditions for touring artists in EU countries
Spending watchdog says HMRC lacks a strategy to combat problem
Reaction Engines needs new investment after losses deepen
Badly parked and abandoned vehicles cause frustration for local authorities
Decision adds to pressure on Israel over the war in Gaza
Competition regulator welcomes government pledge to include ‘dynamic pricing’ in consultation on ticket sales
Group behind proposed £750mn scheme near Thameside town will ask for review of Bucks council decision
Economists expect higher levies on capital gains after Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ decisions on the public finances
Trade groups call for stability after prime minister says fiscal event will target ‘those with broadest shoulders’
Tribunal ruling will be watched by supermarkets facing similar legal challenges
UK employee groups step up calls for regulation of new technology in workplace
Ministers do not appear to have decided which measures will come in this year
Cost-of-living pressures and the rise of ‘experiential leisure’ have helped boost a sector once associated with pensioners
Analysts say FOI data for 2022-23 suggests agency is better using resources to boost compliance
Divers recover body of technology entrepreneur’s daughter from the sunken Bayesian
Contribution to economy rose to £23bn in 2023, according to report
British pharmaceutical company unhappy at chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to cut state aid for project
Data for August points to solid economic growth in summer after strong rebound in first six months of 2024
Fast-food chain and its franchisees to invest £1bn in expanding on high street
