Government on track to lower minimum age for train drivers to 18 in Great Britain
Labour will introduce legislation to cut threshold from 20 in effort to head off looming shortages
US companies accused of ‘AI washing’ in citing artificial intelligence for job losses
While AI is having an impact on the workplace, experts suggest tariffs, overhiring during the pandemic and simply maximising profits may be bigger factors
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich
Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to influence government policy
Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again
Online pile-ons can destroy small businesses. Save the derision for big companies that can weather social media storms
Bank chairs backtracking on climate commitments could face shareholder revolts
Exclusive: Campaign group calls on institutional shareholders to vote against re-election of bosses overseeing net zero row-back
BP faces calls for new strategy to end period of turbulence
Full-year results expected to reveal weaker profits as company also faces investor pressure over climate U-turn
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
‘It has to be amazing’: Liberty links with Bridgerton as it capitalises on maximalist trend
Department store’s retail boss reveals how it is thriving by focusing on unique items and tie-ups from Adidas to Grayson Perry
‘Don’t lose your 12,739 points!’ The text scams cashing in on bogus rewards
Scam claims points will expire in days so click through to claim your prize – just pay the postage
Water bosses in England exploiting bonus loophole face crackdown
Exclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executives
Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries
Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items
‘We need to accept the cost’: future of British Steel unclear as bills for government build up
Propping up operations at Scunthorpe site, still legally owned by Jingye, now costs over £1.2m a day – so what are the options?
UK trade policy: time to stop the secret deals and get systematic
Liam Byrne is echoing Robin Cook’s ethical trade policy, warning the UK needs deals more open to scrutiny ti prevent future issues
Why has Elon Musk merged his rocket company with his AI startup?
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI creates business worth $1.25tn but whether premise behind deal will work is questioned
UK electric vehicle charging firms ‘seeking buyers amid rising costs and tough competition’
Mergers and acquisitions will shrink number of operators from more than 100 to five or six, says Be.EV co-founder