UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack

Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’

City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment

Hedge funds, insurers and pension firms will have to report all non-financial wrongdoing as watchdog expands focus

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’

Investment in climate-resilient irrigation enables this year’s haul to rise 6% on 2025’s already bigger-than-usual yield

Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October

Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity

China’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model

Booms in investment usually lead to economic growth. But this one looks unlikely to translate into better living standards for Australians

Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds

Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states

In 6,000-word essay Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact

Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated

Transport secretary had said fully driverless taxis could start this spring but launch now looks unlikely this year

ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike