Russia blames sanctions for gas pipeline shutdown
Gas prices have soared after Russia said it would not reopen a major gas pipeline to Europe.
Japan’s female bosses mapping a course for other women
Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.
Ukraine war: Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed
Russia says it has found a leak on Nord Stream 1, but the EU accuses Moscow of using gas as a weapon.
Avanti West Coast boss quits after train timetable cuts
Train firm boss Phil Whittingham will leave his role following timetabling issues at the train firm.
Bus fare cap: England charges to be held at £2 for three months
The measure will run from January to March and cost £60m, the government announces.
Big Hoose Fife: How colanders and hotel bedding are helping hard up families
Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis.
UN FAO’s global food prices fall for fifth month in a row
The UN FAO’s food prices index has fallen to a lower level than before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ukraine war: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil
Members of the Group of Seven say the move will hurt Russia’s ability to finance its war on Ukraine.
Premier League spending tops £1.9bn
A remarkable summer transfer window closes with a number of new spending records set.
US jobs growth slows in August
The US economy added 315,000 new jobs last month, far fewer than the number created in July.