UK’s first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
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Heineken UK cuts Foster’s alcohol strength to 3.4%
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.
SSE to invest £33bn in upgrading Scotland’s electricity grid
The company plans to spend two-thirds of that to upgrade wiring and increase high-voltage grid capacity to get power from the north to customers in the south.
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make – more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
AI will slash headcount by two-thirds – retail boss
Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process.
Families in Wales ‘struggle’ as cost pressures persist
New report says parents of under 18s are among the groups most affected by cost of living pressures.
Only learner drivers to be allowed to book tests
The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.
Jet2 to offer flights from Gatwick for first time
Flight destinations include Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Cyprus.
Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China
The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.
Starbucks’ baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain’s recovery?
The coffee giant is returning to its roots to boost sales but labour tensions could derail the strategy.
UK toy sales rise as ‘kidults’ turn to Lego and Pokémon
Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.
India’s start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns
Start-up fundraising has raised uncomfortable questions about valuations, but signals a maturing ecosystem.
Building society pledges to keep branches open
It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.
Andrew shuts down Pitch@palace business
The closure of the former prince’s start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life
Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
Learner driver failed theory test 128 times, report says
The theory test was introduced almost 30 years ago to test a learner’s knowledge of road rules.
Lloyds’ use of staff account data during pay talks ‘concerning’
The bank looked at anonymised information about spending habits, saving rates and salary increases.
Strikes at helicopter manufacturer to go ahead
Aerospace workers at the home of British helicopters will strike after rejecting the latest deal.
Vinted users lash out over sizing changes
The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how size are listed.