BBC News – Business
- Train strikes: Passengers face disruption as rail services hitHalf of Britain's lines are shut and some places have no trains at all, as 45,000 workers walk out.
- Tory leadership race: Tax cut pledges are unrealistic, says IFSSlashing taxes would add to pressures on public finances unless spending is also cut, the IFS warns.
- US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talksThe talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economyThe government's tax agency has launched a programme to encourage a new generation of sake drinkers.
- UK drought: Why we need to get used to wonky vegetablesOur produce is likely to be smaller, odd-looking, or even leathery after the hot, dry weather.