UK steps up review of headlight glare as drivers complain of being dazzled

Considerations include changes to headlight standards and clampdown on illegal sale of overly powerful bulbs

‘A stomach of steel’: amateur investors ride out dips amid talk of an AI bubble

As one 23-year-old buys a house with his winnings, experts say risk-takers are fuelling an unsustainable market

‘I flew to Luxembourg to see the gig there instead!’: music fans on how they cope with high UK ticket prices

As increasing prices and fees make gig-going difficult, readers voice their frustration – and suggest alternatives

Amazon confirms plans to lay off 14,000 corporate workers as part of wave of cuts

Retail giant, which is vying to reverse pandemic hiring spree, attempts to cut costs and slim down its operation

Haitians helped boost Springfield’s economy – now they’re fleeing in fear of Trump

Ohio city’s economic fortunes spiral and local businesses suffer as Haitians leave due to administration’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies

Ben & Jerry’s owner stopped brand developing flavour for peace in Gaza

Exclusive: Co-founder accuses ice-cream brand’s parent of taking part in ‘corporate butt kissing’ of Donald Trump

BT ‘considering low-cost mobile brand’ as Revolut and Monzo plan launches

Move into budget market could involve creating new brand in-house or buying virtual network operator

HSBC warns it could take years to settle Madoff case as bank takes $1.1bn hit

Lawsuit over Ponzi scheme drags on London-headquartered lender, whose profits plunge by 14%

Steeper UK productivity cut of more than £20bn makes tax rises more likely

Rachel Reeves faces bigger-than-expected hit in 26 November budget from revised OBR forecast

Is London’s next superclub this warehouse by a sewage works in Barking?

The 4,000-capacity Eutopia is independently owned and run by clubland veterans – and despite being on the city’s eastern fringe, clubbers say they’re prepared to trek

‘Drinking was big!’ Pub landlords – one gen Z, one 66 – discuss how they stay open in an age of sobriety

Last year, more than 400 pubs closed in England and Wales, as rising costs kept customers at home and drinking rates among young people declined. Can any remain afloat? Two landlords from different generations discuss the problems and possibilities

This hotels saga isn’t really about asylum seekers: it’s a window on to a far bigger scandal

A blistering new report tells a tale of billions wasted and vulnerable people left traumatised, while companies profit from a blundering state, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Elizabeth Warren urges US regulators to investigate Jes Staley ties to Epstein

Exclusive: Senator asks watchdogs to look at whether US bankers, including ex-Barclays boss, aided late sex offender

After my car was damaged in a Tesco car wash it has washed its hands of my complaint

The tail spoiler and brake light were ripped off needing £750 repair, but it claims there was no fault with the machine

CSL share price plummets amid shareholder revolt over executive pay plans

US vaccination forecast leads to fall in stock price, while board survives spill in ‘second strike’ over pay concerns at AGM