Rail upgrade ‘will actually happen’ after delays, Reeves says

The multibillion-pound Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme is designed to revolutionise travel, promising faster journeys, more frequent and reliable train services, and substantial upgrades to both existing lines and new infrastructure.…

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

Platform outage monitor Downdetector recorded more than 4,000 reports from Monzo users experiencing difficulties, indicating a significant impact on the bank’s operations. Customers attempting to open their Monzo app were…

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

The government is poised to announce its firm intention to construct a brand-new rail link connecting the crucial economic hubs of Birmingham and Manchester, the BBC understands. This forthcoming declaration,…

Charity shortlisted for helping people heat their homes.

A Gloucestershire-based charity, Severn Wye, has earned a prestigious shortlisting for a national award, recognising its groundbreaking efforts in safeguarding the health and well-being of vulnerable households by ensuring they…

Jerome Powell: World central bank chiefs declare support for US Fed chair.

In an extraordinary display of global financial solidarity, central bank leaders from across the world have united to unequivocally declare their "full solidarity" with Jerome Powell, the embattled chair of…

Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say.

President Donald Trump has received extensive briefings on a comprehensive array of covert and military tools that could be deployed against Iran, according to two high-ranking Department of Defense officials…

Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares.

Shares in major banks and credit card firms experienced a notable downturn following an unexpected declaration from former US President Donald Trump, who called for a dramatic cap on credit…

Vets under increasing pressure to make money for corporate owners, BBC told

Vets across the United Kingdom are increasingly feeling the squeeze to generate revenue for the large corporate entities that now dominate the veterinary care market, BBC Panorama has been told.…

‘Out of stock’: What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?

On a recent January morning, tourists admired the rows of Balenciaga and Burberry handbags on display at Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship midtown Manhattan location. The opulent displays, shimmering with designer…

The real impact of roadworks – and why they’re set to get worse.

The ubiquitous orange flashing lights and endless stretches of traffic cones have become an all-too-familiar sight on Britain’s roads, a harbinger of delays and mounting frustration for millions of motorists.…