Political News
Energy bills set to rise despite cut in price cap
Household energy bills are set to rise in April, the regulator confirmed on Monday, despite the price cap being cut by nearly £1,000.
Rail workers' union accepts offer from train operators
Relief from months of railway strikes and industrial action looked to be on the horizon on Friday, as members of the TSSA union accepted offers from train operators.
UK unveils fresh round of sanctions against Russia
The UK government has marked the first anniversary of war in Ukraine by announcing further sanctions against Russia.
Tube staff vote to strike on Budget Day
London Underground is set to face significant disruption on 15 March - Budget Day - as members of the ASLEF union go on a 24-hour strike.
Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland First Minister
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday, and admitted she had been wrestling with the decision "for weeks".
FCA raids and inspects suspected illegal crypto ATMs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a crackdown on cryptocurrency vending machines on Monday, reporting that it had entered and inspected a number of sites around Leeds suspected of hosting illegally-operated crypto ATMs.
FRC head to chair HS2 - report
The chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council is being lined up as the next chair of the High Speed 2 rail link, it was reported on Thursday.
Inflation 'guaranteed' to fall this year - Bank of England
The governor of the Bank of England has told lawmakers inflation has likely “turned a corner” and would continue falling throughout 2023.
CWU to strike on 16-17 February
Postal workers announced that they would strike on 16-17 February due to "unagreed changes" to the structure of work by Royal Mail at offices across the country.