Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
Pro-Palestinian rallies in London continue as Gaza crisis intensifies December 16, 2023 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered again in London this weekend to call for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices December 16, 2023 Bulgaria has lost its position as Europe’s cheapest ski destination for UK tourists, according to a new report.
Labour’s £28bn growth plan would see tax rises, Treasury minister argues December 16, 2023 Labour’s plans to borrow £28bn to invest in decarbonisation and green energy would lead to tax rises, the chief secretary to the Treasury has argued.
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more than two years December 16, 2023 Petrol prices are at their lowest in more than two years, the RAC has said.
Rishi Sunak in Rome for illegal migration talks December 16, 2023 Rishi Sunak will hold talks with the leaders of Italy and Albania later during a visit to Rome, where illegal migration is expected to top the agenda.
Why conservationists are calling for more mushroom emojis December 15, 2023 “Problematic,” is how a team of biologists from the University of Milan described the apparently pitiful number of animal and plant emojis currently available for use. Here's how an elusive panel of Silicon Valley experts could change that.
St James’s Place shares slump after it reveals plans to buy up advisers’ books December 15, 2023 Shares in St James’s Place (SJP) have slumped today after the firm revealed plans to raise cash to snap up the business of retiring partner advisers.
Watchdog to investigate mattress firm Simba over pricing tactics December 15, 2023 The competition regulator has launched a probe into mattress seller Simba Sleep amid concerns its could be misleading shoppers with price reduction claims. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will examine whether the firm has “misled consumers about price reductions and put unfair pressure on consumers to make quick purchases”. It comes after [...]
H&M sales fall back after warm weather dented September shopping December 15, 2023 H&M Group has reported stagnant sales in recent months as the international fashion retailer faces a slowdown in consumer spending and the knock-on impact of closing stores in Russia. Between September and November, net sales fell by 4% in local currencies compared with the same period last year, totalling 62.6 billion Swedish krona (£4.8 billion). [...]
