US opioid abuse ‘linked to jobs market’ says Fed boss
Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen says the abuse could be a cause or symptom of economic malaise.
Rail passenger satisfaction ‘little changed in a decade’
Rail firms handle passenger complaints almost as badly as they did a decade ago, says Which?
Travel tax plan wins £250,000 Wolfson Economics Prize
Gergely Raccuja wins £250,000 for his “clear and practical” plan to improve Britain’s road system.
Trump hints at climate deal shift in Paris talks
Speaking alongside his French counterpart, the US president told reporters “something could happen”.
Uber and Yandex combine forces in Russia
Yandex, known as the Russian Google, will take over part of Uber’s business as Uber recalibrates its global strategy.
Air Zimbabwe lays off half its workforce amid financial woes
The job losses are part of a strategy to bring the struggling airline back into profitability.
Weak pound sees surge in tourists visiting UK
More people are visiting the UK, but the fall in sterling has not discouraged Britons from going abroad.
Health the biggest risk to UK finances
In its first ever look at the big risks facing UK finances, the fiscal watchdog pinpoints health costs.
Luxury phone-maker Vertu collapses
The British-based company will be liquidated, resulting in the loss of nearly 200 jobs.