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UK shoppers spending more on the high street than last Christmas
Shoppers surged on to UK high streets on Saturday amid signs they are spending more than last year in the run-up to Christmas as retailers hope for a last-minute rush.
Spending was up 2.3% year on year during the seven weeks to 20 December, led by a 6.1% rise online, …
Is Labour to blame for slowing UK economy? It’s more complex than that
Economic growth revised to zero, stubbornly high inflation, and warnings of job losses on the horizon. After less than six months in office, a narrative is taking hold that Keir Starmer’s government is fumbling his number one mission to reboot Britain’s economy.
On the eve of the prime minister’s first …
Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?
threatened to take over the Panama Canal
, but what is the waterway and why is it so important?Here’s what you need to know.
What is the Panama Canal?
The canal is a major waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allowing sea travellers …
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends, the Guardian can reveal.
The company, which serves more than 16 million customers, cut the funds after senior managers assessed the potential risks of such a move.
Discussions – held in secret …
Gaza war victims take legal action against BP over oil supply to Israel
Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza are taking legal action against BP for running a pipeline that supplies much of Israel’s crude oil.
The claimants have sent the British oil company a letter before claim, alleging it is breaching its stated commitments to human rights under international law.
BP …
Morrisons IT glitch hits discount cards and raises fears for Christmas orders
Morrisons shoppers have been unable to access loyalty card discounts, with some left unsure whether their Christmas orders will arrive on time after the supermarket chain was hit by IT problems.
The retailer apologised to customers for the “system issues” after many could not apply the lower More loyalty card …
Musk’s conflicts of interest as Trump adviser could benefit him, experts warn
Elon Musk’s position as Donald Trump’s co-chair of an advisory panel tasked with proposing huge cuts in spending and regulations has sparked criticism from legal experts and watchdogs who warn of conflicts of interest that could benefit the tech billionaire and other Trump backers.
The fledgling panel has a sweeping …
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi confirm they are in merger talks
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have confirmed they are in talks over a possible three-way merger as the Japanese companies struggle with falling sales and intense competition from Chinese brands.
on Monday that Honda and Nissan had agreed to “start consideration toward a business integration …Spain’s socialist leader has defied expectations. Are there lessons for Starmer?
As Labour’s electoral honeymoon slips into distant-memory territory and
Keir Starmer attempts to reboot his premiership
, the party and its leader might find a southward glance instructive.For the past six years, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE), led by the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has defied …
Aviva to buy Direct Line in £3.7bn deal, putting 2,300 jobs at risk
Aviva has agreed to buy rival insurer Direct Line for £3.7bn, with up to 2,300 job cuts planned as the companies aim for £125m in cost savings.
FTSE 100 member Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, said on Monday it will offer the equivalent of £2.75 for each Direct Line share …