General election 2019: Labour pledges to electrify UK bus fleet
It wants to electrify UK buses by 2030, but the Tories say Labour would “scrap vital new roads”. …
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Sweden’s Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe
The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says. …
Elon Musk wins defamation case over ‘pedo guy’ tweet about caver
The Tesla founder did not defame UK caver who helped in dramatic Thai rescue, US jury finds. …
Thomas Cook: ‘They told me the money was safe’
Many angry Thomas Cook customers are still awaiting refunds for the holidays that never happened. …
Eddie Stobart saved from collapse after crunch vote
Shareholders approve a lifeline for the company famed for its distinctive green and red lorries. …
Lloyd’s of London staff told to behave at Christmas parties
The centuries-old specialist insurance market has faced a raft of complaints about bullying and sexism. …
Macron pension reform: France enters second day of strike
Transport and services are affected again after 800,000 people joined national protests on Thursday. …
West Coast Rail: Preston-to-Scotland rail fares to be capped
The UK’s competition watchdog agrees to cap rail fares on certain routes between Scotland and Preston. …
Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years
The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues. …
Saudi Aramco raises $25.6bn in world’s biggest share sale
The oil giant’s listing is the biggest to date, surpassing that of China’s Alibaba in 2014. …
UK household debts see big increase
Debts including credit card debt and personal loans have risen 11% to £119bn in two years. …
Macron pension reform: France paralysed by biggest strike in years
Transport and schools are severely affected by the nationwide walkout over pension changes. …
Eddie Stobart faces crunch rescue vote
One of the troubled firm’s largest shareholders wants to lend it £55m through costly, high-interest bonds. …
British Steel’s French site advertised for sale
China’s Jingye has agreed to buy the whole company, but is reportedly furious about developments in France. …
‘I would sell a kidney for the Baby Yoda toy’
Star Wars fans really want toys of the Child, but it will not be out until next year. …
Clintons strikes deal to avoid pre-Christmas collapse
The greetings card chain will be sold back to its existing owners, saving 2,500 jobs. …
UK’s biggest commercial property fund suspended
M&G blamed “Brexit-related political uncertainty” and difficulties in the retail sector for the freeze. …
Pound surges to two-year high against the euro
The pound is the highest against the dollar in seven months and the highest against the euro since May 2017. …