Money
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Labour plans clampdown on 'sweetheart deals' to close £36bn tax gapParty to ‘pour the disinfectant of sunlight’ on multinationals’ accounts by forcing big companies to publish full tax returns
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Woodland homes – in picturesLeave the pressures of modern life behind and become one with nature in these properties, from Cornwall to Scotland
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Doughnut economics and string theoriesBrief letters: Alternative economics | ‘Bubble’ laces | Dear Dr Banana | Rebranding bank holidays | TV juxtapositions
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Let’s move to Crediton, Devon: ‘Its day will come again’Once more important than neighbouring Exeter, this unpretentious town has great views and affordable property
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Labour plans to halt 'epidemic' of high street bank closuresShadow chancellor John McDonnell says party will introduce stricter rules about the axing of branches
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Grammar schools dominated by the wealthy, DfE's own data showsAnalysts say data released to show benefits for ‘ordinary working families’ just confirms advantage of higher earners
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Banks cracking down on lending after borrowing binge, survey findsBank of England has voiced concern over rising consumer debt, including credit cards, car loans and second mortgages
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Royal Mail union warns of industrial action over pension scheme closureUnion says staff face losing up to a third of their future pensions, but company insists defined-benefit plan is unaffordable
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Ticket resale companies subject of global investigation by consumer groupsOrganisations in Australia, UK and New Zealand start survey over growing concerns about excessive fees and fake tickets
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Estate agents struggling to find homes to sell, says reportSurveyors say homes prices flat across UK, partly due to buy-to-let landlords deserting the sector after tax changes
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London's plastic water bottle waste is out of control, mayor is toldCommittee calls for deposit return scheme and free refill stations after finding capital hooked on bottled water but not recycling
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The Guardian view on work: it’s not just a jobEditorial: More people are employed in the UK than ever before. But the headline disguises a reality of low-paid, insecure work
Robots to replace 1 in 3 UK jobs over next 20 years, warns IPPR