business
Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars
The luxury handbags sold in a government auction in Ho Chi Minh. Source link
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. Source link
'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets
Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men Source link
Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment
The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets. Source link
Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says
It is the first holiday period since the EU’s new border system was fully implemented. Source link
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system “isn’t necessarily producing young people who are ready for work”. Source link
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices. Source link
Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says “deeper” action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor’s moves. Source link
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry. Source link
EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war. Source link