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Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter CEO

NBCUniversal’s former head of advertising is revealed as the new boss of the social network.

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Train strikes: Rail drivers walk out ahead of Eurovision final

The train drivers’ union leader insists Eurovision events in Liverpool were not targeted by strikes.

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Royal Mail boss to step down after tumultuous two years

Simon Thompson was under pressure after a long industrial dispute and accusations he had misled MPs.

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Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard.

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GMB union writes to tribunal for Amazon recognition in pay row

The trade union is writing to the Central Arbitration Committee to request legal recognition.

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UK economy: Cost of living and strikes weigh on growth

The economy grew only slightly in the first three months of the year, as high prices kept purse strings tight.

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Holiday car hire costs soar since pandemic, says Which?

Consumer group Which? says costs at popular destinations are up with customers often stung by hidden charges.

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First time home buyers: How much can I borrow?

With rents rising, more people are crunching the numbers to see if they can afford to buy.

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Australian government approves first new coal mine since elected

The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.

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New York City passes law barring weight discrimination

America’s largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.