Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up', says government

The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities".

New emissions guidance published for North Sea oil and gas projects

This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields,

Pavel Durov: Telegram boss to leave fortune to over 100 children he fathered

The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

Hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren

Labubu: How the Pop Mart dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised

Weather forecasts: The tech giants use AI but is it any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that

Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?

Gas and electricity prices will fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap.

Norwich music store closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June.

The US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's policy

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a

Poundland founder would have bought business back

Steve Smith says he made an attempt to buy his old firm, but was

Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off OAPs

Minister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching

Texas Instruments to make 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.

Warm Homes Discount: Millions on benefits to get £150 off bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who will be affected?

Some Labour MPs have criticised the government's plans to cut welfare spending and get

Fears for future of West Marsh baby bank in Grimsby

The group, on West Marsh in Grimsby, has had to throw nappies, baby formula

Nippon and US Steel complete controversial merger

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval

RTS meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its