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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Reeves says ‘more to do’ after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.
The Bottom Line
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.
US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025
Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.