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Hinkley C nuclear reactor roof lifted into place
The 245-tonne steel dome is lifted into place at the nuclear power station in Somerset.
China former bank manager sentenced to life in prison for corruption
Xu Guojun was convicted of embezzling $325m after being forcibly repatriated from the US in 2021.
Millions borrowing to pay essential bills at Christmas
Energy costs are a key concern to charities, just as gas and electricity prices are about to rise again.
Russian gas giant Gazprom makes £39m profit in North Sea
The state-owned Russian energy firm earned £39m from its Dutch-UK gas field in 2022, accounts show.
Gautam Singhania: Domestic abuse claims threaten India tycoon’s fortune
Gautam Singhania is in an acrimonious divorce battle with his wife, who alleges he beat her and a daughter.
Driverless car firm Cruise to cut 900 jobs
The move comes as the company faces an investigation by regulators into the safety of its cars.
TikTok faces watchdog probe after supplying inaccurate information
Ofcom had asked the viral video platform for information about its parental controls.
Post Office Horizon scandal: Call for all convictions to be overturned
A board advising ministers on compensation for the Horizon software scandal says all should be cleared.
Liverpool Street becomes Britain’s busiest station
The London station has replaced Waterloo as the busiest after the full opening of the Elizabeth line.
Interest rates: Too early to speculate about cut, says Bank boss
The Bank of England has held interest rates at a 15-year high and dashed hopes they may soon fall.