Heathrow third runway ‘to breach climate change laws’
Plans to expand Heathrow Airport are set to breach the government’s climate change laws, advisers warn.
Southern rail service hits national punctuality figures
Persistent problems on train services at Southern are dragging down national punctuality levels, the rail regulator says.
Iceland launches legal challenge over supermarket name
The Icelandic government confirms it is taking legal action against the supermarket chain Iceland in a trademark dispute over using the name.
Black Friday
Black Friday is now one of the UK’s busiest shopping days, but how can you spot a genuine bargain?
How much will Brexit cost?
The Office for Budget Responsibility says the vote to leave the EU will add £58.7bn to government borrowing by 2020-21. Is that too gloomy?
Jigsaw boss: Black Friday is a ‘complete and utter deception’
The head of fashion chain Jigsaw says his shops will not be offering any discounts on Black Friday as the day is a “complete deception”.
Autumn Statement: Workers’ pay growth prospects dreadful, says IFS
The outlook for wages is “dreadful” with the squeeze on pay lasting for more than 10 years, the IFS says.
IFS chief: ‘Worst decade for living standards’
The director of a leading economic think tank says the UK is experiencing “the worst decade for living standards”.
Skyscanner sold to China travel firm Ctrip in £1.4bn deal
Travel search business Skyscanner is bought by Ctrip, China’s biggest online travel firm, in a deal that values it at £1.4bn ($1.75bn).