Asda sales fall 3.8% as IT problems hit performance
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.
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.
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
Massive Black Friday discounts hit PS5 controllers. The premium DualSense Edge is £50 off at Amazon and Argos, while standard and special edition pads see record lows.
Salford unveils a major 20-year plan to build 67,000 new homes, driving regeneration and tackling housing demand amid rapid gentrification and soaring prices.
Adena Brands, owner of Monsoon and Accessorize, warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax increases are forcing it to stop growth investment. Read the full financial impact.
Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
Discover how your Black Friday 2025 shopping choices reflect your personality traits and values. Are you a bargain hunter or conscious consumer? Find out now!
More than 1,000 Amazon employees warn rapid AI adoption threatens employment and environmental goals. Discover their demands for sustainable technology implementation.
OBR analysis reveals over 2 million jobs in key UK sectors face AI automation. Discover the Treasury's response and the potential impact on the economy.
Keystone Brewing Group, owner of Black Sheep and Fourpure, files notice to appoint administrators as soaring costs and weak consumer confidence threaten 190 jobs.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing the EU to reconsider its 2035 combustion engine ban, advocating for hybrid car exemptions to protect jobs and the climate. Read the latest developments.
Shoppers are divided as B&M stores roll out Easter chocolate sections in November, months before the holiday. Discover the mixed reactions and the psychology behind the early launch.
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
Discover Winters of the World in Finsbury Square, a festive pop-up featuring five global alpine destinations, seasonal food, curling, and live music. Book now for a unique Christmas experience.
Pensions giant WTW is the frontrunner to buy Cushon from NatWest. The deal would see the £3.7bn workplace pensions platform change hands. Read the full story.
Ryanair closes its Prime membership club after just eight months, revealing customers gained over €6m in benefits while the airline made only €4.4m in subscription revenue.
Amazon alerts 300 million customers about sophisticated Black Friday scams including fake messages and AI-generated reviews. Learn how to protect yourself during the festive shopping season.
Rodial's Black Friday sale offers 25% off all products until December 2. Shop cult favourites like Banana Lowlighter and get free gifts over £150. Don't miss huge savings!
Disney's first Storyliving community welcomes residents to Cotino in Rancho Mirage. Luxury homes from £1m, artificial lagoon and exclusive club - but no Mickey Mouse.
A major search is underway after a 76-year-old British passenger fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Debenhams' 'elegant' GV2 Milan diamond-set watch, now just £173.40 for Black Friday. One customer received numerous compliments at a wedding.
JPMorgan Chase unveils a landmark £10bn London office tower in Canary Wharf with double The Shard's floor space, signalling a major boost for the UK economy.
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.
UK house transactions fell 2% in October 2025 as budget uncertainty and high moving costs deterred buyers. Analysis reveals the market impact and future outlook.
Guardian readers across America reveal how rising prices and unemployment fears are forcing them to cut back on festive spending. Discover how economic uncertainty is changing holiday traditions.
RBC Capital Markets strengthens its European healthcare division with key hires as Mayer Brown announces 36 partner promotions globally. Discover the strategic moves shaping finance and legal sectors.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Search operation continues as family receives support.