Primark to open four new stores and create 850 jobs
The budget fashion chain says its £140m investment is part of its “commitment” to UK retailing.
Energy advice: Sunak to expand tips campaign to lower bills
His government aims to curb energy use in a move once seen as “nannying” by former PM Liz Truss.
Jaguar Land Rover cuts output at UK factories due to chip shortage
The carmaker is reducing production at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring.
Elon Musk says Twitter will offer ‘amnesty’ to suspended accounts
Several accounts – including Donald Trump’s – have already been reinstated by the multi-billionaire.
Why Donald Trump isn’t returning to Twitter (for now)
How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting.
Train strikes: Minister hopes Christmas walkouts can be stopped
The new transport secretary is hopeful for a deal but says wage rises that match inflation are not possible.
Keir Starmer accepts £55bn ‘black hole’ calculation
Labour says it will use the same analysis of the public finances as the Conservatives to set future policy.
World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Alcohol will not be sold to fans at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changes its policy two days before the start of the tournament.
Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of ‘helping themselves’ to his artworks
The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation.
Strikes to hit airports and ports over Christmas
Public sector workers including passport controllers are to strike over the Christmas period.
