Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed
Jack Fenwick Political correspondent Kate Whannel Political reporter Getty Images Sir Robert Chote was made a Knight Bachelor in 2021 Sir Robert Chote has resigned as chairman of the UK…
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
Getty Images The cost of the state pension triple lock is set to be three times’ higher by the end of the decade than original estimated, according to the government’s…
Post Office scandal had ‘disastrous’ impact on victims, report says
Getty Images The Post Office Horizon IT scandal had a “disastrous” impact on those wrongly accused and prosecuted for criminal offences, the first report from the official inquiry into the…
Hackers tried to ‘destroy’ Marks & Spencer, chair tells MPs
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Marks & Spencer’s chair has said it felt like the hackers behind April’s cyber attack were “trying to destroy” the business. The…
Monzo fined for giving account to fake 10 Downing St address
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Monzo did not check the “implausible” addresses of applications Digital bank Monzo accepted customers claiming to live at 10 Downing Street, Buckingham…
Assume the 100ml liquid rule at airports remains, says Transport Secretary
The Transport Secretary has told air passengers to assume the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage remains in place despite two airports changing their policies. Edinburgh and Birmingham airports…
Five things we now know about the Horizon IT failure
Tom Espiner BBC business reporter Reporting fromThe Oval, London Getty Images People affected by the Horizon scandal gathered outside the Oval in London on Tuesday where the report was announced…
Byker Estate campaigners to get refund after energy bill row
Daniel Holland Local Democracy Reporting Service NCJ Media The council confirmed residents living on the Byker Estate would receive a refund on their energy bills Homeowners living on a city…
Landmark day for victims as initial findings expected
Tuesday will mark another big milestone in the long road to justice for the victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The chair of the inquiry into it – Sir…
Maternity retailer worn by Kate enters administration
The maternity fashion retailer Seraphine, whose clothes were worn by the Princess of Wales during her three pregnancies, has ceased trading and entered administration. Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed to the…