Retail sales growth exceeds expectations on back of Black Friday December 22, 2023 Retail sales grew stronger than expected last month as shoppers snapped up Black Friday bargains and bought Christmas presents, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that retail sales volumes increased by 1.3 per cent in November. It was ahead of the predictions of economists, who had forecast 0.4 per cent [...]
British car industry reports best month since 2020 despite Brexit headwinds December 22, 2023 British car production got back to its best in November, reporting its best month of growth since 2020, new industry figures show.
All London Euston trains cancelled in day of rail Christmas chaos December 21, 2023 Passengers travelling through London Euston station today faced significant disruption after strong winds caused damage to overhead wires.
Electric car tariffs avoided as UK and EU extend post Brexit trade rules December 21, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and the EU have decided existing regulations on electric cars will continue until the end of 2026.
Oil prices remain under pressure despite Red Sea disruption December 21, 2023 Oil prices remain under pressure.
UEFA: ECJ ruling does not validate European Super League December 21, 2023 Europe’s footballing governing body Uefa today retaliated against a ECJ which deemed rules relating to breakaway leagues as unlawful. the prospects of a future European Super League seemed to be boosted this morning after judges said UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law. The European Court of Justice [...]
Wall Street slams the brakes for a rare slowdown following record-setting rally December 21, 2023 Wall Street hit the brakes on its big rally on Wednesday after disappointing profit reports from companies and warnings that the market had simply gone too far, too fast. The S&P 500 slumped 1.5 per cent for its worst loss since beginning a monster-sized rally shortly before Halloween. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 475 [...]
X, formerly known as Twitter, experiences global outage December 21, 2023 Billionaire Elon Musk took over the platform in a 44 billion dollar (£33.6 billion) deal last autumn.
Cameron presses for aid to Gaza and ceasefire during Middle East visit December 20, 2023 The former prime minister is also set to visit Egypt this week, where he will make the argument for a sustainable ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
FedEx shares nosedive after dismal results December 20, 2023 Shares of global delivery giant FedEx sank as markets opened on Wednesday after a dismal set of results and outlook.
