Safestyle UK: Nearly 700 jobs lost as firm enters administration
Administrators say September's warm weather was among the factors behind Safestyle UK's demise. http://dlvr.it/Sy9sqK
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Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister
Rachel Maclean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel". http://dlvr.it/Sy7Jnf
Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?
The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to next week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK. http://dlvr.it/Sy6H33
UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal
Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union. http://dlvr.it/Sy5m8b
Wilko shops set to return to the High Street before Christmas
The owner of The Range is planning to launch hundreds of Wilko shops after it bought the brand. http://dlvr.it/Sy3n5K
Rainy summer hits ice cream sales, says Magnum maker
Unilever, which also owns Ben & Jerry's, says sales were down after poor weather in Europe http://dlvr.it/Sy1P8F
UK house prices to fall until 2025, predicts Lloyds
The UK's largest mortgage lender expects prices to drop over the next two years, before recovering. http://dlvr.it/Sxymtq
Spider-Man 2 fastest-selling game made by PlayStation
The PlayStation 5 exclusive sold more than 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours. http://dlvr.it/SxymRC
Next Mission: Impossible film delayed by a year by US actors' strike
The eighth movie in the hit Tom Cruise franchise won't now be released until May 2025. http://dlvr.it/Sxw72c
Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, report says
A 2% rate on the world's wealthy could raise as much as $250bn a year, a report suggests. http://dlvr.it/SxsShZ
Tax cuts will be considered if inflation falls, cabinet minister says
Robert Jenrick says PM Rishi Sunak has the "right priorities" despite his party's by-election losses. http://dlvr.it/SxpwP0
Does the paper industry need to cut its water usage?
Firms in the sector are using new technologies to reduce the amount of water they require. http://dlvr.it/SxpdvN
Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers
The Treasury is understood to be considering extending a low deposit mortgage scheme for a year. http://dlvr.it/Sxnrgr
'My business had £1.6m stolen in 20 minutes'
An employee at Steve Wright's firm was tricked into giving thieves access to the company account. http://dlvr.it/Sxn3lM
Warm weather leads to shock drop in shop sales
Shoppers reined back spending on colder weather gear amid unseasonably hot temperatures last month. http://dlvr.it/SxlFmF
TransPennine Express announces service cuts to boost punctuality
The train firm's boss says the temporary reduction will help "fix the business in the long term". http://dlvr.it/SxhnDK
Energy firms ordered to contact struggling customers
The boss of the energy regulator says suppliers must do more to prioritise vulnerable customers. http://dlvr.it/SxfBmc
Google boss: AI too important not to get right
Artificial intelligence has the potential for "huge breakthroughs" across industries, Matt Brittin says. http://dlvr.it/SxbbV7
Ten former Tuffnells depots reopen after rescue deal
A total of 12 former Tuffnells delivery depots are back up and running. http://dlvr.it/SxXzzL
Electric cars drive UK MG sales to more than £1bn
The car maker, owned by a Chinese state-controlled company, says it is in a "very strong position". http://dlvr.it/SxVNHQ
Manchester United: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy club
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United. http://dlvr.it/SxSXPf
UK probes using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine defence
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says "we need to do everything we can" to disrupt Russia's ability to fund the war. http://dlvr.it/SxQjCf
Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US
The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions. http://dlvr.it/SxNJZJ
India arrests Chinese employee of smartphone maker Vivo
Long-running tensions have also seen Delhi ban hundreds of Chinese apps, including TikTok. http://dlvr.it/SxKjt4
Unity: Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash
Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees. http://dlvr.it/SxH7Lb
California requires companies to report carbon emissions
Big companies like Apple will have to state how much climate-warming carbon they put in the air. http://dlvr.it/SxDVBD
The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres. http://dlvr.it/SxDTxL
My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap
Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford. http://dlvr.it/SxBmQM
Oil prices rise following Hamas attack on Israel
Crude climbs on fears the situation in Israel and Gaza could disrupt output from the Middle East. http://dlvr.it/SxB1ld
Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions
An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say. http://dlvr.it/Sx9dct
Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities. http://dlvr.it/Sx8Wgk
Wilko: End of a fabulous ride for shop that sold it all
Workers and shoppers tell us what they'll miss about the brand as the final stores close. http://dlvr.it/Sx8H8j
Taxpayers to pay £40bn due to threshold freeze, think tank says
New analysis suggests the Treasury will now net £40bn in income tax due to inflation. http://dlvr.it/Sx6WMy
Metro Bank: What's going on and is my money safe?
Bosses say there are no concerns about its finances after reports it was looking to raise millions. http://dlvr.it/Sx6WJP
High US jobs growth fuels rate rise expectations
The number of jobs added to the US economy last month was almost double the amount forecast. http://dlvr.it/Sx6WHN
HS2: What has been built so far?
A visual guide to the progress made on one of the most expensive rail projects in the world. http://dlvr.it/Sx6WGw
House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed. http://dlvr.it/Sx6WDG
Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit
Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 Moon mission. http://dlvr.it/Sx48Pk
HS2 will not go to Euston without private funds
If the money cannot be raised then passengers travelling to and from central London will have to change. http://dlvr.it/Sx48Lc
HS2: No new compensation for 'pain' of people affected by scrapped rail route
There will be no new money for displaced people and firms along the scrapped route, the government says. http://dlvr.it/Sx48K0
South East water firms have highest complaint rates - report
Southern Water is the most complained about provider in the country, with Thames Water second. http://dlvr.it/Sx48H5
Electric car sales to private buyers fall sharply
No incentives for consumers to buy electric has affected sales, but overall the car market is growing. http://dlvr.it/Sx48Cd
Renting: Average home now has 25 tenants wanting to view
When a property goes up for rent there are typically 25 people competing for a viewing, Rightmove says. http://dlvr.it/Sx1bwK
Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors
The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". http://dlvr.it/Sx1bvK
HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off
Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project. http://dlvr.it/Sx1bqG
MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers. http://dlvr.it/Sx1bnM
Rishi Sunak promises more rail, road and bus links
It comes after the section of the HS2 high-speed train line between Birmingham and Manchester was scrapped. http://dlvr.it/Sx1bl2
Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC
The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs. http://dlvr.it/SwyzTF
Easy life: Band say easyJet owner suing over name
Easy life say they are "certain" it has never affected the easyGroup's business. http://dlvr.it/SwyzQ8
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. http://dlvr.it/SwyzP1