General News
Germany to host Euro 2024 after seeing off Turkey bid
Germany will host the Euro 2024 tournament after beating Turkey in a vote by Uefa’s executive committee on Thursday.
Rail regulator wants more competition for ticket barriers, vending machines
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced on Thursday that it would press the industry to improve competition, value and innovation in automatic ticket gates and ticket vending machines.
Ofgem reveals how energy price caps will work from later this year
More than 11 million additional households on “poor value” default tariffs are set to be protected from being overcharged by energy companies, if new proposals from Ofgem are to go ahead.
Premiership Rugby clubs ponder £275m league buyout bid
Premiership Rugby club owners are to meet on Tuesday to discuss a £275m league buyout from private equity company CVC Capital Partners, former owners of Formula One.
French Navy 'ready to step in' as scallop war resurfaces
The French Navy is ready to intervene if tensions between British and French fishermen over scallop fishing grounds erupt once again, according to French agricultural minister Stephane Travert.
Liebherr bribery of Sunderland strikers with burgers condemned by union
Unorthodox attempts to disrupt strike action by construction workers at Sunderland's Stadium of Light have been condemned “pathetic and patronising” by trade unions.
National Lottery shake-up will 'make more UK millionaires'
National Lottery owner Camelot has promised to make some changes to its Lotto and EuroMillions offerings over the next few months, including increasing Lotto winnings as much as 20 times.