Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July
Union Aslef says 5,500 workers from eight rail companies will strike on a Saturday over a pay row.
Central bank boss warns Sri Lanka faces shutdown
Nandalal Weerasinghe says everyone will suffer if no stable government is formed soon.
Emirates refuses Heathrow’s demand to cut flights
The airline accuses the airport of “incompetence” and of having a “blatant disregard” for customers.
Millions start getting £326 cost-of-living payment
The first £326 payment will be paid by the end of July, the government has said.
Bill Gates vows to drop off world’s rich list
The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation.
Cost of living: North-South divide widens as prices rise, says report
Inflation is 30% higher in Burnley than it is in London and Cambridge, the Centre For Cities finds.
Don’t expect great summer experience, warns airport boss
The mammoth effort underway to prepare the aviation sector for the “super peak” getaway period.
Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts
In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade.
Uber sued in US over sexual assault claims
The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020.
The firms sourcing locally to avoid global supply chain woes
As worldwide supply routes are stretched, more companies are “reshoring” their production.