Subsea cables to help Britain meet green energy goal get green light Ofgem gives green light to five interconnectors capable of powering millions of homes
Signs of cooling UK jobs market could be a headache for Reeves Labour market is in pretty good shape, but all eyes will be on impact of tax rises on employers
Curzon cinema chain acquired by Poundstretcher owner Fortress US private equity group buys company’s 16 UK cinemas, distribution arm and online streaming service
Musk’s influence on Trump could lead to tougher AI standards, says scientist Tycoon might help president-elect realise that race for artificial general intelligence is a ‘suicide race’, says Max Tegmark
UK can strike Trump trade deal and rebuild EU relations, says top economist Keir Starmer can show UK is ‘open for business’, says former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane
Coles unfairly targeted by ‘politicised’ attacks, chair says, while calling illusory discount allegations ‘significant’ James Graham defends alleged illusory discounts, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted them
Cheapest economy airfares more than doubled on some routes after collapse of Rex flights ACCC says ticket price spike corresponds with concentration of sector and warns ‘it may be some time before a new airline emerges to compete’
NHS England hopes to save thousands of lives with pill that helps smokers quit Experts say once-a-day varenicline tablet reduces nicotine cravings and side-effects from cutting out tobacco
Private health insurance is a dud. That’s why a majority of Australians don’t have it The private insurers are reportedly seeking a 5-6% premium rise next year. That’s rich – especially when you consider 65% of policies don’t cover everything
Bitcoin price tops $87,000 for first time amid ‘Trump pump’ Price has more than doubled in a year as traders hope Trump will favour crypto when he returns to White House
The Guardian view on Trump’s tariff push: it should spark a global call for fairer trade Editorial: US protectionism raises alarms, underscoring the need for balanced policies as wealthy nations’ tariffs can hurt developing economies
Train performance data to be displayed at stations under Labour plans Transport secretary says figures will be shown on screens in effort to hold operators and government to account
Post Office inquiry is treated to KemiKaze at her brittle, narcissistic worst Where others began by expressing regret over the Horizon scandal, Kemi said nothing. Because she feels nothing
End of Treasury’s stake in NatWest is nigh, and no flashy sell-off required State’s holding in former Royal Bank of Scotland down to 11.4%, without need for Jeremy Hunt’s planned £3bn sale
British Steel to keep Scunthorpe blast furnaces operating past Christmas Confirmation follows progress at talks over government support for switch to less polluting technology