US car workers strike escalates as it enters third week The United Auto Workers union said 7,000 more members would walk out. Source
Energy bills forecast to rise in January to £1,996 Analysts at Cornwall Insight say higher wholesale energy prices will drive bills up by £73 a year. Source
Severn Trent to ‘spend billions’ upgrading its network The water supplier has said the overhaul will target leaks and spills while creating thousands of jobs. Source