Train companies in England will not be allowed to increase regulated rail fares by more than the rate of inflation, George Osborne announces.

The squeeze on public sector pay, industrial action and attacks on unions will be top of the agenda when the Trades Union Congress gathers later.

Royal Mail launches a trial scheme with the opening of 100 of its busiest delivery offices on Sundays, as competition increases with online retailers.

The UK's objection to the European Union's plans to cap bankers' bonuses is set to be heard in the bloc's highest court on Monday.

Plans to ban strikes unless at least half of union members take part in the ballot will leave them "with about as much power as Oliver Twist", the TUC warns.

MPs' salaries should go up by the planned 9% to £74,000 after May's general election, the body in charge of their pay and expenses says.