Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency
A White House official has told the BBC that the president will announce a new nominee soon.
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Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.
Energy price rises prompt call for more help with bills
Companies call for an “enduring” support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households.
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump’s website
Pfizer says prices for some drugs will be cut by up to 85% on the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site.
Graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs
Data suggests competition for graduate jobs is at a record high as firms reduce places on schemes.
Start-up founder Charlie Javice sentenced for defrauding JPMorgan
The entrepreneur is sentenced to more than seven years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.
Energy Q&A: How much will heating costs rise and what help is available?
With colder weather on the way, millions of households in Wales face another spike in energy costs.
Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine
The image-hosting platform – which is widely used to make memes – was facing a fine over its use of children’s data.
‘Impact on JLR supply chain might last months’
One in six businesses surveyed were already making redundancies, a chamber of commerce says.
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil Refinery
The Unite union has criticised ministers and says the site could be “kept intact and operational”.
Port Talbot’s green future takes shape a year after closure
A year after the blast furnaces were switched off, work on a new electric arc furnace is under way.
Carpet poverty: ‘I cried when I saw our new home had bare floorboards’
Kassie lives in social housing, where landlords do not have to provide flooring in the bedrooms.
Why burnout is a growing problem in cybersecurity
Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.
Faisal Islam: Reeves pre-emptively justifies tax rises
The chancellor linked tough decisions “in coming months” to global headwinds and OBR productivity reassessment.
Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies
The president believes the American film-making industry has been “stolen” by other countries.
Japanese brewing giant Asahi hit by cyber-attack
The brewer says the attack hit shipping and customer service operations, but its European business is not affected.
Reeves warns of harder choices to come on economy
The chancellor hints at further tax rises in November’s Budget, saying there has been “long-term damage” to the economy.
Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal
EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
Rescue deal saves 156 Claire’s stores and 1,000 jobs
Modella Capital has agreed to purchase “substantially most” of Claire’s UK.