Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find
The Environmental Audit Committee found the government’s measures are not enough to meet targets.
Business
Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents
A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges.
What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade
Doug McMillon is handing over the reins of America’s largest retailer to John Furner.
Why credit cards might not be as bad as you think
Are credit cards ‘bad’ and debit cards ‘good’? Martin Lewis explains why it’s not that simple.
US group pulls out of deal to buy Daily Telegraph
US investment group RedBird Capital is pulling out of a deal to buy the UK newspaper, the BBC understands.
What are UK National Insurance and income tax rates and thresholds?
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
Government borrowing costs jump on report Reeves to drop income tax rise
The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen.
Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals
The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas.
Renters’ Rights Act: Here’s what it means for you
The biggest shake up to renting rules in England for 30 years will affect millions of tenants.
Guests ejected mid-stay from bankrupt hotel chain Sonder
Sonder guests have complained that they had to leave their accommodation as the firm files for a sudden bankruptcy.
‘Failings at every level’ resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told
Wall insulation installed under two separate schemes was supposed to keep residents warm and dry, but instead left some homes damp and mouldy
Scotland given same credit rating as UK ahead of first bonds issue
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.
UK growth slower than expected in third quarter
The 0.1% growth was pulled down by issues in the manufacturing industry, official figures show.
Parents’ ‘laughter and tears’ at adopting siblings
Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, urge others to consider adoption as the number doing so falls.
Charity’s appeal to give pushchairs to families
One mother was forced to use a shopping trolley to take her child to a health appointment.
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The funding round is one of the biggest this year for a US consumer brand and comes as the firm faces fierce competition.