Biz update

The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.