Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'
The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. Source by [author_name]
Wales completes £800m order for 148 new trains
The new fleet will have air con and each seat will have a power socket when they are introduced in 2022. Source by [author_name]
Public 'back' taxes to tackle single-use plastic waste
Ministers say they are looking at measures after thousands support action to reduce single-use items. Source by [author_name]
End of Greek bailouts offers little hope to young
Politicians hail the end of Greece’s emergency credit, but ordinary Greeks see little change. Source by [author_name]
'People no longer go into antiques shops'
How the internet is changing the UK’s antiques trade and widening the auctions market. Source by [author_name]
Brexit: Government set to publish no-deal advice
Dominic Raab says the technical notices are necessary to “mitigate the risks” of a no-deal Brexit. Source by [author_name]
Third of farmed fruit and veg deemed 'too ugly to sell'
Researchers say a lot of farmed produce never reaches supermarkets because it is misshapen or the wrong size. Source by [author_name]
Superdry founder's £1m Brexit vote pledge
Multi-millionaire tycoon says he donated because “we have a genuine chance to turn this around”. Source by [author_name]
Standard Chartered chief warning over Brexit staff moves
Standard Chartered boss says demands by EU regulators may see the sector move more UK jobs than originally thought. Source by [author_name]