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Covid: Have the lockdown success stories lost their shine?

Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade.

Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland

Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems.

Ethnic pay gap: MPs criticise government's 'lack of care'

A government decision not to extend pay gap reporting to racial disparities has been criticised by MPs.

Village pub asked to change name by Vogue magazine

The landlord of the Star Inn at Vogue says he found Condé Nast's request "hilariously funny".

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future.

UK’s nuclear power push will add to energy bills, ministers say

Kwasi Kwarteng says there may be a "small effect" on energy bills under a new nuclear funding model.

Drivers cut back on journeys as fuel costs bite

One UK petrol station operator tells the BBC motorists are making fuel "last a little bit longer".

Starling Bank boss hopes banking is becoming less sexist

The banking boss says women in business have been treated like "boiled eggs" - too hard or too soft.

Sizewell C: Government delays decision on nuclear power plant

The decision for the £20bn nuclear power plant in Suffolk had been due this month.

Twitter executives ousted ahead of Elon Musk takeover

One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job.

Why the volatile price of aluminium matters

From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy.

Cost of living: Renters search for tenancies with bills included

The rising cost of essentials such as gas and electricity means tenants want rents to cover bills.

Rishi Sunak threatens energy firms with windfall tax

The chancellor says he rules nothing out if they don't increase investment in energy projects soon.

'Rising prices are harder on my money than the pandemic was'

Some 1.5m UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills this year, a report finds.

Tesco trials renting out office space to workers

The move by the retail giant highlights the shift away from traditional office set-ups since the pandemic.