Kylie Minogue Challenges Wham! For Christmas No.1
Chart boss Martin Talbot reveals Kylie Minogue's new single is giving Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' its toughest festive challenge yet. Who will win the 2025 Christmas number one?
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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.
Thames Water pauses £2.5m executive bonus payments
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
RSC's Ambitious Forsyte Saga Adaptation Premieres
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
Becky Barnicoat's 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts
Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat predicts the festive season's most overused tropes in her 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts. Discover the satire that defines modern holiday culture.
Spielberg Classic 'Catch Me If You Can' Tops Netflix UK Charts
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is now streaming on Netflix UK and climbing the charts. Discover why fans call it a secret Christmas classic.
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.
Black Ops 7 is PS5's top seller but analysts warn it's underperforming
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 leads November's PS5 sales charts in the US and Europe, yet industry analysts report it is underperforming compared to previous titles. Discover the full story behind the sales figures and fan discontent.
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.
Thames Water complaints surge 75% amid £20bn debt crisis
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Travel Counsellors CEO on £50m Global Expansion
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
Report finds systemic failures in collapsed China spy case
A damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
MPs: 'Systematic failures' led to China spy case collapse
A parliamentary inquiry warns 'serious systemic failures' caused the China spy case to collapse, with risks it could happen again. Read the key findings and recommendations.
Systemic failures led to collapse of China spy case
A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.
London bus strikes to hit 13 routes in December and January
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
79-year-old widow chased for 2p energy debt
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
Kirby Air Riders sales gap: Japan success vs UK flop
Kirby Air Riders dominates Japanese charts with 195,594 sales, but struggles in the UK at number 12. Explore the cultural divide in gaming preferences and Nintendo's market challenges.
Paddington Musical Song Tipped for Christmas No.1
A song from Paddington The Musical, penned by McFly's Tom Fletcher, is a top contender for the UK Christmas number one spot. Discover the story behind the heartwarming track.
A Child's Christmas in Wales Review: Magic in Frome
Emma Rice's exquisite adaptation of Dylan Thomas's Christmas poem brings magic to The Lucky Chance in Frome. Joy radiates from this intimate production until 21 December.
Essensys founder explores takeover bid at 20p per share
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
Paddington Favourite for Christmas No.1 Spot
Tom Fletcher's new song 'One Of Us' from Paddington The Musical leads the race for Christmas number one. The heartwarming track faces competition from Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran. Read more about this festive chart battle.
First live-action Spider-Man actor dies aged 81
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play a live-action Spider-Man on The Electric Company, has passed away at 81. Remember his legacy and read his incredible story.
Jill Freud, Narnia's Lucy inspiration, dies aged 98
Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Barnaby Joyce defection & UK deepfake firm blocked
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
Stamp Duty Holiday Aims to Boost London IPOs
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
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