Lack of charging facilities a ‘barrier’ for electric lorries
David WaddellBusiness reporter, CambridgeshireBBCLiam Ely says he likes the acceleration of electric-powered heavy goods vehiclesSitting in the cab of an electric lorry for the first time, I am struck by…
30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit
Zoe ConwayNews correspondentBBCMohammed's bedroom wall in Luton is covered in damp and mould as a result of botched insulationMore than 30,000 UK homes have had botched insulation fitted under government…
Newsmax sues Fox News in battle of right-wing TV networks
Right-wing US media network Newsmax is suing Fox News over what it claims are anticompetitive tactics to supress competition, teeing up a legal battle in the American conservative news space.The…
M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
Joe TidyCyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceA group of young English-speaking hackers are claiming to be behind the cyber attack which has halted the global production lines of Jaguar Land Rover…
Bank of England ‘very concerned’ at Trump threats to US Fed
Rachel ClunBBC News business reporterHouse of CommonsThe Bank of England governor has warned that threats to the US Federal Reserve's independence are "very serious" and a "very dangerous road to…
Tesco trials avocado ripeness scanners in five stores
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsTescoThe scanners display a ripeness reading on a screen and a line of advice for shoppersTesco is trialling avocado ripeness scanners and fans of the fruit…
Faisal Islam: Reeves will need her hard hat for the next 12 weeks
Faisal IslamEconomics editor, BBC NewsIt is going to be a long 12 weeks, critical to the chancellor, the government and the nation's economy.Rachel Reeves chose to talk to me at…
Rachel Reeves rejects claims of £50bn ‘black hole’ in finances
Faisal Islam and Mitchell LabiakEconomics editor and business reporterRachel Reeves has rejected forecasts of a £50bn "black hole" in the public finances, despite higher borrowing costs and expected tax rises…
Depher: ‘Hero’ plumber James Anderson’s firm breached multiple rules, report finds
Ed ThomasUK editor andRebecca WearnBBC NewsReutersJames Anderson's community interest company Depher received at least £2m in donationsA firm run by a man dubbed "Britain's kindest plumber" breached multiple fundraising rules,…