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Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company cuts 85% of workforce

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.

Probe into meat 'falsely labelled' as British at supermarkets

The Food Standards Agency has launched an investigation into claims a supplier mislabelled meat.

Northern Lights set to be visible in the UK

Parts of Scotland will be treated to a display of the Northern Lights on Thursday night.

New UK plan to reach net zero goal faces criticism

The strategy was drawn up after judges ruled existing plans weren't sufficient to meet climate targets.

Warning UK car industry under threat without help

An industry veteran says the UK needs to follow the US and EU in helping with the shift to electric cars.

State pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward yet

The government is set to announce it will not yet bring forward the date for the pension age rise to 68.

Man mistakenly orders 60 pairs of reading glasses

A man mistakenly ordered 60 pairs of reading glasses after thinking he might have ordered 10 or 12.

London Stansted Airport: The race against time to resurface a runway

Engineers are halfway through a five-month project to lay about 65,000 tonnes of asphalt.

Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates?

A former deputy governor of India's central bank says five big firms are hindering competition in the market.

Disney sidesteps DeSantis board with royal clause

The Florida governor's oversight board says Disney circumvented it with an agreement citing King Charles.

Spice sales boom as home cooks get more adventurous

The global spices sector is thriving as the pandemic is said to have made people try more recipes.

Easter holiday travel: No repeat of airport chaos, industry says

Airports and airlines say they have enough staff to cope, with travel set to return to pre-Covid levels.

Osprey makes 'remarkable' 4,000 mile transatlantic journey

An osprey has been spotted soaking up the sun after flying thousands of miles from Scotland to Barbados.

Dermalogica founder shares her business advice

Jane Wurwand, who co-founded the skincare brand Dermalogica, shares her advice for our CEO Secrets series.

Woman sues National Lottery operator over claim she won £1m

A woman is embroiled in a High Court battle over whether National Lottery operator, Camelot, owes her £10 or £1m.