An alternative to urban trees known as “bio-curtains” is being developed by a team of architects and scientists in London. The curtains use the power of algae to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. The…

Image copyright Getty Images Zero-hours and “gig economy” workers who have shifts cancelled at short notice could be paid compensation under new government plans. The proposal is part of a package of measures aimed at…

Every country has a version of the doughnut. The Netherlands has the olykoek. France has the beignet. But only in America did people think of turning out doughnuts on an industrial scale and selling them…

Image copyright Getty Images Two million public sector workers are reportedly set to get a £2bn pay rise. The Treasury will unveil the biggest public sector pay rise in six years as one of Theresa…

The latest sales figures released on Friday by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) show an average fall of -2.94% compared to the same three months last year. Scotland saw the sharpest fall in the…

Anger is growing among taxpayers facing large demands from HMRC over their loan charge repayments. Following up on a previous Politics Live report into the campaign, reporter John Owen looks at how some people are…

Image copyright PA Media Cross-channel ferry companies have warned of gridlock around British ports, as they confirm they will not allow trucks to board ferries bound for France after a no-deal Brexit, unless they have…

Image copyright Getty Images Tourists could face a “shock” this summer when they travel abroad according to foreign currency experts. Those that buy euros at the airport can expect to receive around 98 euro cents…

Image copyright Getty Images Detached homes in London fell in value by more than £50,000 in a year, according to official figures, driving the slowdown in UK house price growth. Typically, this type of property…