BBC News - Business

• Biggest fall in HGV drivers among the middle-aged

  Driver numbers peaked in 2017 but those aged 46 to 55 years have recorded a sharp decline.

• Energy price cap not working, says power boss

  The owner of Scottish Power says capping domestic energy prices has caused long-term harm to the market.

• Inflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying' warns industry

  Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs.

• Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to replace gas boilers not enough, say critics

  The England and Wales subsidies cover just 90,000 gas boilers out of more than 20 million households.

• Asda to hire 15,000 workers ahead of Christmas

  The supermarket says it is confident it can find temporary workers despite record job vacancies.