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Mitcham workshop gives asylum seekers skills and hope

A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.

Kylie Minogue secures first UK Christmas number one

Kylie Minogue has topped the UK festive singles chart for the first time with 'XMAS'. The 57-year-old pop icon becomes the first solo female artist in 12 years to achieve the feat. Discover the full chart rundown.

Ocado Chair Joins Visma Board for Major London IPO

Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado Group, is set to join the board of Norwegian software giant Visma as it prepares a massive London stock market listing in 2026. Read the full story on this major boost for the City.

Council ignored warnings on builder before firm collapsed

Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.

Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills

Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.

UK Jobless Rate Hits 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens

UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.

Unemployment Data to Test Labour Government

New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.

BoE's December Rate Cut Could Be a 'Closer Call'

Analysts warn the Bank of England's expected December interest rate cut is not a done deal. Governor Andrew Bailey's vote may be decisive as MPC hawks push back. Read the latest analysis.

Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company

Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.

Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist

Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.

CEO offers £3bn firm to flat Earth provers

Columbia Sportswear's CEO, Tim Boyle, has made an extraordinary bet: he'll hand over his £3billion company to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat. A bold marketing stunt challenges conspiracy theorists.

Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs

The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.

Businesses Could Earn £10,000 in Quiet Interest

A new digital business account from Allica Bank offers high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000 a year. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.

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