Notpla: UK plastic-alternative developer among £1m Earthshot Prize winners
A London firm which developers nature-friendly packaging is among five climate prize winners.
Cost of living: ‘No-one likes us. We DO care. We are Millwall’
Football clubs are supporting their communities as costs rise – from food banks to debt advice.
Tesco shoppers switching from fresh to frozen food
The supermarket boss says there have been many changes to how people shop due to the cost of living.
Train strikes: RMT union hopeful of offer to end rail dispute
The RMT says things are “definitely moving” in the pay dispute, with talks to continue over the weekend.
Oil giant TotalEnergies to cut North Sea investment over windfall tax
France’s TotalEnergies says it will reduce investment after the decision to extend the windfall levy.
HMRC closes phone lines due to technical fault
The tax authority has urged people to access information online as they seek advice ahead of filing returns.
Royal Mail says people should send Christmas post early
Strikes mean people should send their festive mail earlier than usual, the postal service advises.
Train strikes: Drivers walk out in pay row
Passengers are hit by further disruptions with 11 rail companies being affected by the dispute.
Black Friday sales rebound as shoppers seek bargains
Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand.
Energy sector reforms criticised by British Gas owner
Regulator Ofgem announces plans to strengthen the sector but is criticised by the UK’s biggest supplier.