Eurostar services from Amsterdam to London to be suspended for six months Blow to passengers as direct trains from Netherlands cancelled from June 2024 to early 2025
‘They thought I had cancer’: painkiller banned in UK linked to Britons’ deaths in Spain Patients’ group says reactions to metamizole can cause sepsis and organ failure – and British and Irish people are at higher risk
Jovial Jeremy Hunt says he is going for ‘growth’, but remains hobbled by Brexit Jeremy Hunt’s almost carefree approach to the economy bespoke a chancellor, and a party, that has largely ceased to care
The rise of undersea champagne: ‘I have never tasted such a wine in my life’ Discovery of intact bottles on 1852 shipwreck sparks development of underwater ageing process
‘What do we want? £15!’ Hundreds join Amazon picket line for Black Friday strike Trade unionists from US and Europe stand with staff at Coventry hub over local pay dispute amid global day of action
Elon Musk calls strikes ‘insane’ as Swedish workers take on Tesla Strike at carmaker prompts sympathy action from dockers, painters and postal workers in fight over Swedish labour model
Eurozone banks starting to show ‘stress’ as loan defaults rise, ECB warns Rising interest rates have boosted profitability but are likely to limit demand and increase risk of bad debts, says central bank
B&Q owner issues another profit warning after weak sales in France UK business lifted by ‘improve not move’ trend and interior design videos on TikTok
‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials
EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax Exclusive: Officials fear secret courts will block climate action and divert billions into coffers of fossil fuel investors
Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles? The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding EVs
Tory party’s ex-chair to be paid to advise firm with links to sanctions-hit Russians MP Brandon Lewis will be paid £250,000 a year by LetterOne, investment group 49% owned by two oligarchs
Revealed: Abramovich, the super-agent and the footballers owned as ‘commodities’ Investigation shows how two of the most powerful men in football controlled the careers of 21 young players
EU agrees to ban exports of waste plastic to poor countries Rules, still subject to formal approval, stop exports to non-OECD countries and limit them elsewhere
German publisher halts sale of top author’s books after leak reveals he received €600,000 from Putin ally Broadcaster NDR launches investigation after Hubert Seipel admits receiving support for work on two books on Russian leader