A boom in sales of disposable vapes has led to millions ending up in landfill, despite containing valuable lithium, the metal on which much of the high-tech economy depends, a joint investigation by … [+3956 chars]
England is bracing itself for temperatures above 40C, which would break a record set three years ago, prompting the UKs national weather service to issue its first red warning for exceptional heat. … [+1938 chars]
British drivers are queuing for hours to save 25p a litre at the cheapest petrol station in the country. Aerial pictures show a massive queue of cars snaking down the road to discount retail park T… [+2060 chars]
The soft drinks company Fever-Tree has warned that the soaring cost of glass for its bottles amid shortages, plus higher transport fees, mean its profits will be almost a third lower than hoped. The… [+3248 chars]
Motorists have been queuing to get onto the forecourt at Grindley Brook Garage in Whitchurch, where the price for a litre of unleaded was 166.9p, and 184.9p for diesel. That is a drop of eight pence … [+1715 chars]
Company insolvencies jump 40% in England and Wales The number of company insolvencies in England and Wales has risen by 40% year-on-year, as more firms are forced under by tough economic conditions.… [+16128 chars]
New height restriction barriers have been installed by Exeter City Council at Cowick Barton Playing Fields. Tensions were high in recent weeks when a large group of travellers with 18 caravans moved … [+1974 chars]
By Charley AdamsBBC News Workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators are to strike for another two days in August in a row over jobs, pay and conditions, the RMT union has said. Members of the u… [+4838 chars]
Virgin Media O2 has tabled an offer to buy TalkTalk that would value one of Britains biggest broadband providers at about £3bn. Sky News has learnt the mobile phone giant, which is jointly owned by … [+1947 chars]
This platform is expected to feature a cell-to-chassis design that integrates the battery pack into the structure itself to lower the centre of gravity, and accommodates motors developed by British f… [+1927 chars]
Taxpayers face losing up to £200 million after a council 'gambled' more than half a billion pounds on a green energy scheme run by a fast-living financier, the Daily Mail can reveal. Cash-strapped T… [+5574 chars]
Home Bargains has closed a Liverpool city centre store for good. The budget retailer, which is much loved throughout Merseyside, has made the decision to close its store on Lord Street in Liverpool … [+1459 chars]
