Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The driving test backlog won't be reduced to the target of seven weeks until autumn next year, the Transport Secretary has said.
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Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
The Federal Reserve held US interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
What is happening to UK prices?
Inflation in the UK was 2.8% in the year to May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May as the pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low, according to new figures.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
Japan's competition watchdog has raided some of the country's biggest ice cream makers for allegedly forming a cartel to raise the price of their products.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
Japan's competition watchdog has raided some of the country's biggest ice cream makers for allegedly forming a cartel to raise the price of their products.
Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could reduce customer demand and damage the industry.
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
When you enter The Middle Ale, it may look like a regular pub, but the reality is far from that.
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
When you enter The Middle Ale, it may look like a regular pub, but the reality is far from that.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge in its share price.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is "not pleased" the firm's taxes are funding the war with Ukraine.
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced.
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
SpaceX has agreed to buy AI coding start-up Cursor for $60bn (£45bn) just days after its bumper initial public offering (IPO).
Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
Families can now apply for help with the costs of getting ready for the new school year.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The government has objected to a proposed rescue deal for Thames Water, in a move which takes the UK's largest water company a step closer to a form of nationalisation.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices.
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year-high after a surge in global energy prices.