Ex-Ukraine ambassador testifies Trump pressured State Department to oust her
It had been unclear whether she would appear to answer questions from House Democrats because she still works for the State Department.
Trump administration clears the way for Turkey sanctions: ‘We can shut down the Turkish economy’
Trump signed an order clearing the way for sanctions, though the U.S. will not move yet to punish Turkey after the country’s offensive in northern Syria.
Wrightbus sale deal reached ‘in principle’
Bidder Jo Bamford says a deal has been reached “for the Wrightbus factory and land”.
Brexit: Pound surges on renewed hopes of a deal
The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough.
UK pays £87m for no-deal Brexit ferry contracts
The government has awarded medicine supply contracts to four ferry firms.
Common thread for Mueller, Ukraine and Syria: Russia Helps Trump, Trump Helps Russia
In each case, the president has helped Vladimir Putin’s Russia, which has helped him for years with money and political support.
Profits expected to fall as earnings season kicks off in the week ahead
When the third-quarter earnings season kicks off in the coming week, it is likely to expose the trade war’s impact on corporate bottom lines.
HMV Birmingham: Can a record store work in a digital age?
Will HMV Vault in Birmingham become the “nirvana for music and film fans” the firm hopes for?
FlyLolo: Hundreds of holidays hit by cancelled flights from Glasgow
More than 900 people have their holiday plans disrupted by the last-minute cancellations in Glasgow.
Half of all debit card payments now contactless
Industry figures reveal the 50% mark has been reached for the first time as the way we pay changes.