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Fifa set to face new finance checks

Swiss politicians pass a law that aims to strengthen the oversight of some 60 sports bodies based there, including Fifa and the International Olympic Committee.

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VIDEO: Living in a shipping container

A new housing development has been built in Johannesburg, South Africa, using shipping containers and disused grain silos.

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VIDEO: Struggling to find skilled staff?

As order books fill and contracts start to grow, some firms are finding it a problem finding people to do the work.

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Stolen mobiles cause ‘shock’ bills

Stolen mobiles are still causing victims “shock bills”, in spite of government promises to cap call charges, says Citizens Advice

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Yodel to clear backlog over weekend

Courier firm Yodel apologises to customers for delays to its parcel deliveries and says it hopes to resume normal service by Monday

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Fall in UK construction output

Output in the UK construction industry suffered a sharp fall in October, official figures have shown.

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Water bills: Price constraints set out

Water bills for England and Wales will fall by an average of 5% – not including inflation – by 2020, the regulator Ofwat rules.

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VIDEO: Is Yodel failing to deliver this Christmas?

The courier firm, Yodel, has stopped collecting parcels from retailers as it struggles to deliver the huge jump in online orders following the so-called Black Friday sales.

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Renzi in fight against job barriers

Italian push for flexible labour market triggers backlash

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Retail robots: The droid at till no 7

The robots taking over the shop floor