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A botched net zero scheme which has caused damp issues in thousands of homes was the result of ”serious failings at every level”, a UK government official has said. Last month, the National Audit Office found that 98% of the 23,000 homes that had external wall insulation installed under two separate schemes will result in…
Craig WilliamsBBC Scotland Getty Images Government bonds allow money to be raised through the markets The Scottish government is “on track” to issue its first ever bonds in the next financial year, according to the first minister. John Swinney confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27, though this is subject to the outcome of May’s…
Growth in the UK economy slowed by more than expected to 0.1% in the July-to-September period, official figures show, as car production slumped. The figure was below the 0.2% predicted by analysts, and is a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves less than two weeks ahead of the Budget in which she is widely expected to…
BBC Emma Martin said she wanted to give out at least 500 buggies to start with A charity wants to give out hundreds of pushchairs to families who cannot afford one. The Birmingham Playcare Network said four businesses had already come forward to give £12,000, which was enough to buy about 200, but it needed…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images Skims, the shapewear brand co-founded by celebrity and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, says it has raised $225m (£171.5m) of new funding, bringing its value to $5bn. The company says it plans to use the money from investors, including an arm of Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs, to open more shops…
Emer Moreau,Business reporter and Katy Austin,Transport correspondent Getty Images The backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdown Only learner drivers will be able to book driving tests in plans aimed at reducing long waiting lists and preventing slots being sold at inflated prices. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said limiting third parties from reselling…
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Getty Images Passengers who present printed boarding passes at airports will no longer be accepted to fly with Ryanair, the company has announced. One of Europe’s biggest budget airlines said it was “moving to 100% digital boarding passes” from Wednesday in a bid to speed up travel and lower costs. It…
Jet2 has announced it is to offer flights from Gatwick Airport for the first time. The airline said it had secured slots for six aircraft following the “release of additional capacity” by the West Sussex airport. Hundreds of jobs will be created in the region, including pilots, cabin crew, engineering and ground operations, a Jet2…
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Reuters The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures. It is the highest rate since the period covering December 2020 to February 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) –…
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size. The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women’s and children’s clothes but did not contact all users about the change. Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show…
