UK Inflation Up to 3.4%, First Rise in Five Months
UK inflation increased to 3.4% in December, the first rise in five months, driven by higher food, tobacco, and airfare costs, with expectations for a slowdown ahead.
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Home Bargains Croydon Store Opening Date Announced
The new Home Bargains store in Croydon will open on January 24, creating 55 jobs. The 11,550 sq. ft discount retailer is part of the company's expansion plans across the UK.
BA Flight Returns to Heathrow After Failed Inverness Landing
A British Airways flight from Heathrow to Inverness was forced to return to London after poor visibility prevented landing, leaving passengers on a 3.5-hour round trip.
£85k 'Lady-in-Waiting' Job Offered by Ultra-Rich Londoner
An ultra-high net worth woman in central London is hiring a personal assistant for £85,000 a year to provide companionship and manage social engagements.
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UK Tourists to Pay £17 Fee for European Travel in 2026
British holidaymakers will need to pay a £17 ETIAS visa-waiver fee to visit 30 European countries from late 2026, as the EU introduces new border security measures.
Earn £400 Monthly Renting Your Car in London
With Zipcar's UK exit creating market demand, Turo enables Londoners to rent personal cars to strangers, averaging £400 monthly income while providing flexible local hire options.
Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker Price Cut to £129.99
The Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 PossibleCooker, praised as a 'multitasking hero', sees a £20 price reduction. This 8-litre appliance offers eight cooking functions and costs just 33p per hour to run.
Greece's New €250K Startup Visa for Brits
Greece introduces a budget-friendly €250,000 startup investment visa, offering Brits EU residency without requiring property purchase or permanent relocation.
Von der Leyen Urges European Independence at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for a more independent Europe in response to global shifts, highlighting a pending trade deal with India.
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Australia's Economic Resilience Under Trump's Policies
One year into Donald Trump's presidency, Australia's economy shows surprising strength despite fears of trade wars and protectionism, with beef and gold exports booming.
Musk Floats Ryanair Buyout After Calling CEO 'An Idiot'
Elon Musk has suggested buying Ryanair in a social media poll, escalating a public spat with CEO Michael O'Leary over Starlink installation costs and fuel efficiency concerns.
Nickname Power: Spice Girls to Legal Changes
A viral story of a five-year-old legally changing her name to her nickname sparks debate on the impact of nicknames in culture, workplaces, and personal identity.
Water Industry's £104bn Investment Faces Major Hurdles
Water companies across England and Wales are embarking on their biggest ever spending programme, but face contractor shortages, inflation pressures, and regulatory overhaul.
Tech Leaders' Gains After Trump Inauguration Attendance
Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attended Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, with their companies benefiting from billions in funding and diplomatic support over the following year.
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Nandy to Refer Daily Mail's Telegraph Takeover to Regulators
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy intends to ask Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to examine the £500m takeover of the Telegraph by Daily Mail & General Trust.
UK Government Drops Carillion Audit Reforms
The UK government has abandoned its long-promised audit reforms, eight years after the collapse of Carillion exposed systemic flaws in the audit market.
Trump Tariff Threats Trigger Worst Wall Street Day Since October
US and European stock markets tumbled as Donald Trump's tariff threats against eight European nations created investor panic, with Wall Street seeing its sharpest decline since October.
Netflix Sweetens Warner Bros Bid with All-Cash Offer
Netflix has enhanced its $82.7bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery by switching to an all-cash deal, aiming to accelerate completion and block Paramount's hostile takeover attempt.
UK Warm Homes Plan: No Gas Boiler Ban, £2.7bn for Heat Pumps
The UK government's £15bn warm homes plan aims to upgrade 5 million homes, cutting energy bills by up to £1,000 annually, with £2.7bn for heat pumps but no phase-out date for gas boilers.
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Trump Fed Threat May Force RBA Rate Cuts
Experts warn if Donald Trump gains control of the US Federal Reserve, the RBA might be forced to cut interest rates to counter a stronger Australian dollar, risking inflation.
US Supplies 59% of EU LNG Imports, Study Shows
European countries have become dependent on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating vulnerability to price hikes amid geopolitical tensions with Trump administration.
Millionaires Demand Higher Taxes on Super-Rich
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires, including Mark Ruffalo and Brian Eno, call for increased taxes on the wealthy at Davos, citing political influence concerns.
Fighting Tech Loneliness by Talking to Strangers
A personal journey from social media isolation to meaningful offline conversations reveals how tech billionaires profit from loneliness, and why real human connection matters more than ever.
Canadian Backpacker Found Dead on K'gari Island
The body of 19-year-old Piper James was discovered near the Maheno shipwreck on K'gari island, with authorities investigating whether she drowned or was killed by wild dingoes.
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Air Force One Electrical Issue Forces Return, Trump Takes Backup Jet
President Donald Trump's Air Force One flight to Davos was aborted due to a minor electrical fault, forcing a return to Washington. He continued his journey on a backup aircraft while the incident highlights ageing presidential jets.
Pub's Back Room: A Sanctuary After a Friend's Death
Andy Welch recalls how the Crown Bard in Rhyl became a refuge for his grieving friends after Lee's death, offering solace in a small town's gossip-filled aftermath.
German Bank Heist Victims Lose €300m in Christmas Raid
Victims of a major German bank heist in Gelsenkirchen speak out after thieves stole from 3,000 deposit boxes, with losses estimated at up to €300 million.
Sydney's New $836m Fish Market Opens: Glitz, Less Smell, High Prices
Sydney's $836 million fish market has opened after delays, drawing crowds with a cleaner smell and glitzy design, but visitors complain of high seafood prices.
Aldi Stain Remover Wins Choice Test
Aldi's affordable spray stain remover scored equal-first in Choice's test, outperforming many pricier brands. The consumer group evaluated 43 products on tough stains.
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Iran's Central Bank Using Tether Cryptocurrency to Bypass Sanctions
New report reveals Iran's central bank has systematically accumulated over $500 million in Tether stablecoins, raising questions about Nigel Farage's support for the cryptocurrency amid sanctions evasion concerns.
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