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UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 07:26
Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.

'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:15
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 06:15
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.

Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 03:57
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 01:19
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.

Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 00:04
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 00:04
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 00:00
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 00:00
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 21:23
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.

Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 21:23
Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.

Instagram head questioned in social media addiction trial

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 18:00
Instagram's longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:08
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:08
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:08
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:04
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:07
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:07
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 14:59
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 14:49
Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.

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