Young adults are hiring people to do basic DIY jobs such as changing a light bulb or cleaning their car, new research has found.

Private parking companies have said they will update their rule that drivers should not take more than five minutes to pay for parking - after one woman racked up almost £2,000 in fines.

A series of weekend strikes by train managers is under way and is set to cause disruption on busy rail routes until May. 

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The government will "mainline AI into the veins" of the UK, with plans being unveiled today by Sir Keir Starmer.

Train managers have launched the first of a series of five months of strikes on busy rail routes, causing travel disruption.

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is set for the inaugural launch of its new space rocket in a development that could add more fuel to the billionaire space race.

Washington and Beijing should conduct a joint intervention on the renminbi

Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investment

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demand

Elevated level of stocks and prospect of higher for longer rates have some firms sending up caution flares

Wealth manager looks for ‘a more balanced blend of investment styles’

Pound drops to 14-month low and gilts weaken as investors continue to shun UK assets

Shutdown last year blamed on wrong coal and is latest sign of difficulties at Chinese-owned operations

The health secretary has said that the cabinet is aware of the "pressure" on Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid volatile markets and a challenging broader economic picture - but appealed for the public to "give her time".