Single-use plastic ban: Some firms unaware of England’s new ban
Plastic cutlery is banned in England from Sunday but plastic containers for takeaway meals are not.
Severn Trent to ‘spend billions’ upgrading network
The water supplier has said the overhaul will target leaks and spills while creating thousands of jobs.
UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid
New figures show the economy has grown by 1.8% since the start of the pandemic, outpacing France and Germany.
HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line’s future
The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together “urgently”.
Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China’s housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed.
Train strikes could continue into Christmas, as fresh disruption begins
The leader of the Aslef union has not ruled out industrial action over the festive period.
Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households
Charities and consumer groups say many people will struggle to pay their energy bills again this winter.
The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions
Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.
Working part-time at uni risks worsening inequalities, warns think tank
As the cost of living rises nearly half of universities now promote part-time jobs on their websites.
China’s Evergrande chairman put under police surveillance
The stricken Chinese property giant said Hui Ka Yan was under suspicion of “illegal crimes”.