HMRC must do more to recover taxes unpaid due to pandemic, say MPs
The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic.
Calls for P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite to resign grow
Boris Johnson backs Grant Shapps’ call for Peter Hebblethwaite to quit after not consulting on sackings.
Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns
New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading “fake news” about Russia’s armed forces.
P&O Ferries: RMT union raised concerns over Irish Ferries last year
The government’s response to Irish Ferries’ use of cheap labour was smaller than its response to P&O Ferries.
Electric car chargepoints to overtake fuel pumps
Motoring group the RAC says the number may still be insufficient for growing demand.
EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia
The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
‘P&O Ferries weren’t just jobs they were our homes’
Former P&O employee John, who was made redundant suddenly, explains his anger with the operator.
Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas
‘Friendly’ countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions.
Europe agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance
Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals.
Spring Statement: Is this really the biggest personal tax cut for 25 years?
The Spring Statement cut some taxes but, overall, the government has raised taxes in the past year.