UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift in shopper habits, with high street footfall down 2.4% while retail parks surged 6.9%. Central London declined 7.7% as consumers sought convenience and coastal day trips.
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As Donald Trump governs via Truth Social, a platform used by only 3% of US adults, crucial details about policy, mental state, and erratic behaviour risk going unseen by the public. Explore the implications.
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UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as Budget uncertainty overshadowed Black Friday. Discover the key trends and what it means for the crucial Christmas period.
UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as cautious shoppers held back, with the Black Friday boost weaker than usual. Explore the ONS data and what it means for the economy.
Elon Musk's X platform successfully appealed to lift a geo-block on footage of the Charlie Kirk shooting in Australia. The review board reclassified the video as R18+, citing its significance as a public record.
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
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UK food inflation eased to 3% in November, down from 3.7% in October, as Black Friday discounts hit shops. However, experts warn of persistent pressures and challenges ahead for retailers and consumers.
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
Artificial intelligence tools are now guiding individuals through the UK small claims system, helping to draft claims, organise evidence, and meet deadlines. Discover how AI supports self-representation.
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
Modella Capital is in late-stage talks to acquire footwear retailer Wynsors World of Shoes, adding to its growing portfolio of UK high street brands. Read the full story.
Asda reports 3.8% sales decline to £5.1bn, blaming self-inflicted IT issues while criticising government for 'killing consumer confidence'. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals how partisan content on X increases political polarisation among UK users. Discover the findings and their implications for social media discourse.
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
X's new location feature has uncovered numerous pro-Trump accounts operating from Asia and other regions, raising questions about foreign influence and monetisation tactics. Discover the implications for online discourse.
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Elon Musk's X platform unveils a new transparency feature, 'about this account', exposing prominent Maga personalities operating from Russia, Nigeria, and India.
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
French authorities expand investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after it spread Holocaust denial content on X platform. Learn about the legal implications.
Expert advice on navigating the whisky cask investment market. Learn about long-term strategy, due diligence, and the impact of India's trade deal on Scotch demand.
London-based investment firm Preservation Capital launches ambitious £700 million fund targeting established businesses. Discover their unique investment strategy and market focus.
Interactive Investor quits the government's flagship retail investment campaign, dealing a major blow to Rachel Reeves' Leeds Reforms ahead of the Budget.
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
Social media platform X and web infrastructure giant Cloudflare suffered a major outage, disrupting thousands of users and impacting services like OpenAI and Facebook. Get the latest updates.
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.