Household energy price rise of 5% comes into force Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 31, 2023 A higher cap for the next three months adds £94 to the typical annual domestic energy bill. Read more
US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 31, 2023 The US military says it was responding to a second attack on the same vessel near Yemen in 24 hours. Read more
Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 31, 2023 The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism. Read more
How will the UK economy compare to other countries in 2024? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 30, 2023 After a tough 2023, will things improve for the UK and other economies in the new year? Read more
Eurostar services to resume after major disruption Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 30, 2023 Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains. Read more
Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 29, 2023 The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture. Read more
House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 29, 2023 The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut. Read more
Françoise Bettencourt Meyer: L'Oréal heiress first woman to amass $100bn fortune Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 28, 2023 The French beauty empire is on track for its best stock market performance in decades. Read more
Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 28, 2023 The airplane maker is urging airlines to inspect rudder control systems on the planes. Read more
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 28, 2023 Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond. Read more
Tata Steel: Port Talbot staff fear year of uncertainty Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 28, 2023 Welder says Tata's Port Talbot plant is gripped by fears of job losses. Read more
UK vinyl sales at highest level since 1990 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 27, 2023 Sales of vinyl LPs rose for a 16th consecutive year in 2023, hitting 5.9 million units. Read more
Gaston Glock: Inventor of popular handgun dies aged 94 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 27, 2023 The Glock has been the weapon of choice for armed forces, gun owners and criminals around the world. Read more
Architect of modern EU Jacques Delors dies aged 98 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 27, 2023 Delors helped create the single market, but his dreams of integration faced stiff UK opposition. Read more
Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 27, 2023 Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians. Read more
Firm develops jet fuel made entirely from human poo Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 27, 2023 Scientists have found a way to make jet fuel from human sewage and cut carbon emissions. Read more
Apple seeks appeal after US allows smart watch import ban Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 26, 2023 Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches in the US have halted over a patent dispute. Read more
Daihatsu pauses production over safety scandal Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 26, 2023 The Japanese carmaker admitted it had falsified safety tests for many of its vehicles. Read more
Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 26, 2023 The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships. Read more
Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 26, 2023 Saturday's attack caused a fire on board the chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, the US military says. Read more
House prices to fall and rents to rise in 2024, forecasts suggest Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 25, 2023 While first-time buyers would welcome price falls, the other costs they face are likely to be higher. Read more
Jim Ratcliffe: Who is the man buying Man Utd stake? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 24, 2023 One of the UK's richest men, Sir Jim has built a multi-billion pound business by snapping up unloved assets. Read more
Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% stake for about £1.25bn Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 24, 2023 British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees a deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United from the Glazer family. Read more
High winds likely to add to Christmas Eve travel disruption Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 24, 2023 Weather warnings cover parts of the UK, with rail disruption expected from engineering works and staff shortages. Read more
Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 23, 2023 The Smithfield Market's traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic. Read more
UK travel: Millions take to roads and rail ahead of Christmas Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 23, 2023 The AA warns of "lengthy jams" on the roads, while many rail services are starting to wind down. Read more
What went wrong at Smile Direct Club? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 22, 2023 Customer demand diminished as questions dogged the company about its care. Read more
Tech Trends 2024: AI and electric vehicle deals Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 22, 2023 From an AI slowdown to humanoid robots doing real work - tech trends to watch out for in 2024. Read more
Vet prices need to be made clearer, says Which? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 22, 2023 The consumer body says it has found evidence of unclear fees and potential overtreatment by vets. Read more
UK economy at risk of recession after growth slows Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 21, 2023 Revised figures show the economy shrank between July and September this year. Read more
US Steel sale to Nippon must be probed on 'national security' grounds - Biden Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 21, 2023 Japanese steel giant Nippon this week announced plans to buy US Steel in a deal worth nearly $15bn. Read more
First protests in Argentina against Milei's austerity plan Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 20, 2023 President Javier Millei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation. Read more
Temu shoppers risk buying items made by forced labour, MP warns Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 20, 2023 The Chinese online retailer with the slogan 'shop like a billionaire' faces questions over its ultra low prices. Read more
Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 20, 2023 Analysts at Cornwall Insight say lower wholesale energy prices will reduce bills by £268. Read more
Inflation falls to lowest level in over two years Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 19, 2023 Latest figures show the prices rose 3.9% in the year to November, down from 4.6% the month before. Read more
End of an era for electronics giant Toshiba Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 19, 2023 Scandal, near-bankruptcy and uncertainty have plagued the 148-year-old company for almost a decade. Read more
Christmas dinner: How much will it cost this year? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 19, 2023 The rising price of turkey has slowed, while the cost of mince pies are up by 25%. Read more
Nikola: Trevor Milton sentenced to prison after fraud conviction Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 18, 2023 His claims had helped pump up the company, which saw its shares soar during the pandemic. Read more
Amazon to make Warhammer 40,000 shows and movies Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 18, 2023 The streaming platform will have exclusive rights to make content based on Game Workshop's popular brand. Read more
Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 18, 2023 When it is very windy the grid cannot handle the extra power generated, says Carbon Tracker. Read more
Green shipping corridors gaining momentum Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 18, 2023 Ports around the world are investing in green fuels to allow cargo ships to sail carbon-free. Read more
Minimum wage rise 'painful', says Hollywood Bowl Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 18, 2023 The 10-pin bowling operator says the increase in the National Living Wage was an "unexpected hit". Read more
Nasdaq on the hunt for more UK firms to list in US Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 17, 2023 The US stock exchange wants to lure more companies from London to raise investor cash in New York instead. Read more
The secret sauce for Taiwan's chip superstardom Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 17, 2023 How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world's largest silicon chip factory. Read more
Network Rail manager for stranded passenger line quits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 17, 2023 Passengers were stuck in cold and dark carriages for hours recently after overhead electric cables were damaged. Read more
Netflix: What the viewing figures actually tell us about viewing habits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 16, 2023 The Night Agent and The Mother were among the streamer's biggest hits in the first half of 2023. Read more
Homebuyers' stress over impact of CTS cyber-attack Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 16, 2023 Property completions were affected after the IT services provider was hit more than three weeks ago. Read more
More big shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 16, 2023 MSC, the world's largest shipping group, becomes the fourth company to divert ships following attacks. Read more
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in two years Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 15, 2023 The RAC motoring group says its data shows the average price of a litre of unleaded is £1.43. Read more
Tata Steel: Unions infighting grows ahead of jobs meeting Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps December 15, 2023 Community and the GMB are at loggerheads with Unite over a battle to save up to 3,000 jobs at Tata. Read more