Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.
Civil servants to strike in April
More than 130,000 civil servants have voted to go on strike next month over pay, pensions and job security. Find out more via the BBC.
UK banking ‘resilient’ and inflation fight remains top focus, says Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey
The UK banking system is “resilient” and the main focus for the Bank of England remains tackling high inflation, its governor has said. Find out more via Sky News.
UK energy firms forcibly installed 94,000 prepayment meters last year
UK energy companies forcibly installed 94,000 prepayment meters using warrants in 2022, with Scottish Power and British Gas ordering the most, according to government data. Find out more via The Guardian.
William Hill to pay record penalty for social responsibility failings
Three gambling businesses owned by William Hill will pay a total of £19.2 million for “widespread and alarming” social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures, the Gambling Commission has announced. Find out more via the Evening Standard.
