Political News
Government borrowing hits record high
Public sector borrowing more than doubled in November, official data showed on Wednesday, fuelled by government intervention on soaring energy bills and cost of living payments.
Train drivers to stage another strike in January
Train drivers announced another one-day strike on Tuesday, set down for 5 January, after members at 15 train operators voted for more walk-outs in a long-running dispute over pay.
Industrial action to go ahead at Heathrow
A planned 72-hour strike by ground handlers at Heathrow airport will go ahead on Friday, after the latest round of pay talks broke down.
Von der Leyen calls for looser EU state aid rules
The president of the European Commission has called for a relaxation in state aid rules for green tech in response to the US Inflation Reduction Act.
'Think carefully' before flying this Christmas, UK home secretary warns
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned people to "think carefully" about flying this Christmas after UK Border Force staff voted in favour of industrial action.
Compensation launched for first Post Office software victims
A long fought-for compensation scheme for subpostmasters affected by the Post Office accounting software scandal was announced on Wednesday,.
EC mulls sanctions on Russia mining industry - report
The European Commission is considering banning new investments in Russia’s mining sector, it was reported on Tuesday, as part of a fresh package of sanctions.
Rail walkouts on track after RMT rejects pay offer
A spate of nationwide rail strikes over the busy festive season looked increasingly likely on Monday, after the RMT union rejected a pay offer.