EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
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Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
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Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread
The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.
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Ben & Jerry’s row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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