business
Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could “shatter” Federal Reserve independence. Source link
Free holiday swimming for thousands of children
Wiltshire’s scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals. Source link
Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next’s £2.5m pound offer. Source link
Council offers funerals at 'affordable price'
The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options. Source link
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February . Source link
Demand for second-hand school uniform store surges
The council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say. Source link
Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely
The Somerset centre is described as a ‘vital safety net’ offering people a warm and safe venue. Source link
Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan. Source link
Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire. Source link
Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection. Source link