Michael Race

Honda and Nissan are reportedly holding exploratory talks about a potential merger to help them compete against electric vehicle (EV) makers, particularly in China. In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for EVs. Both […]

Strike action by Avanti West Coast train managers is back on after an offer aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working was rejected. Members of the RMT union will now walk out on New Year’s Eve and 2

PA Media The UK does not have enough construction workers to build the 1.5 million homes the government keeps promising, industry leaders have warned. Tens of thousands of new recruits across bricklaying, groundworks and carpentry are needed to get anywhere

Jaguar A still from Jaguar’s new advert which was shared on social media. Jaguar has urged people to “trust and reserve judgement” over the rebrand of the carmaker. The company, embarking on the biggest change in its 102-year old history,

BBC Anthony Pender runs two pubs and a restaurant in London The Budget is “catastrophic” for the pub industry and will see the price of a pint rise by as much as 40p, a pub boss has warned. A combination

Getty Images Businesses have warned tax hikes announced in the Budget offer nothing but “pain” and will leave employers with less cash to give pay rises and create new jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided firms will bear the brunt

Getty Images Minimum wages will rise in April, with hourly rates for over-21s set to go up to £12.21 an hour, the chancellor has confirmed ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. Rachel Reeves said the pay boost marked a “significant step” towards

Businesses have hit out over a potential rise in National Insurance paid by employers, arguing it will make hiring staff and creating jobs harder. Leading business groups in the UK raised concerns over the potential tax rise – something Prime

The cost of borrowing money to buy a home is “unlikely” to return to the low levels seen over the past decade, the boss of the UK’s largest mortgage lender has said. Charlie Nunn, chief executive of Lloyds bank, said

The UK returned to growth in August but the “broader picture” is one of a “slowing” economy in recent months, the official statistics body has said. A bounce back in construction and strong month for accountancy, manufacturers and retail businesses