Food bank 'braced' for another difficult winter

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a full investigation into the pre-Budget leaks that occurred prior to her recent budget presentation, emphasizing the need for a review of security processes. This move comes in response to significant market reactions triggered by the early release of key budget measures by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Ads for Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste have been banned in the UK by the Advertising Standards Authority due to misleading claims about the environmental sustainability of their products. The companies were found to have used terms like 'sustainable' in their advertisements without substantiating these claims, leading to consumer deception.

Airbus has announced that it will inspect a limited number of A320 aircraft due to a newly identified quality issue with the metal panels on the planes' exterior. This announcement follows a recent grounding of approximately 6,000 A320-family aircraft for urgent software updates related to critical vulnerabilities that could be affected by intense solar radiation.

Thames Water has reported a return to profitability, primarily driven by increased water bills, which has provided the company with sufficient cash flow to sustain operations into the first quarter of next year. This financial turnaround comes after a challenging period marked by significant scrutiny and rising debt levels.

Cars in the UK and across Europe are increasingly becoming longer, wider, and heavier, a trend referred to as 'carspreading.' This development has raised concerns among various stakeholders regarding its implications for urban planning and environmental sustainability.

The UK government has incurred a £100 million bill in its response to the Covid inquiry, which is 50% higher than previously estimated, with the inquiry's total costs reaching £192 million according to BBC analysis.

The OECD has projected a slowdown in the UK economy for the upcoming year, attributing this to anticipated tax increases and tighter government spending measures. This forecast aligns with concerns over the sustainability of the UK’s economic recovery amidst rising fiscal pressures.

Shein and Temu are facing scrutiny from senior US politicians who have accused the platforms of stealing American designs and engaging in malpractice related to intellectual property. This call for investigation highlights ongoing concerns about the practices of these fast-fashion retailers.