Boxing Day sales set to fall by £1bn as cost-of-living pressures bite
Boxing Day sales are expected to deliver a £3.6 billion boost to UK retailers this year, around £1 billion less than in 2024, as cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on…
UK set to become world’s fifth-largest economy by 2040, but living standards slip
The UK is on course to overtake Japan and become the world’s fifth-largest economy by the end of the next decade, according to new long-term projections from Centre for Economics…
Ruble posts strongest gains since 1994 – Bloomberg
The Russian currency has outperformed those of other countries this year, the outlet has said The Russian ruble has surged more than any other major global currency this year, marking…
Dua Lipa and Shania Twain help Glastonbury lift profits and boost charity funding
Glastonbury Festival has reported a rise in profits after a strong year that featured performances from global stars including Dua Lipa and Shania Twain, enabling millions of pounds to be…
Humanoid robot market tipped to reach $9tn as China leads global adoption
The global market for humanoid robots could be worth as much as $9 trillion by 2050, with China expected to dominate demand and basic household models potentially entering homes within…
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years as consumer spending surges
The US economy expanded at its fastest rate in two years during the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by a powerful rebound in consumer spending that more than offset weaker…
City financier Alan Howard joins exodus of UK billionaires to Switzerland
One of the City of London’s most prominent financiers has become the latest billionaire to relocate abroad, adding momentum to the growing exodus of wealthy individuals from the UK. Alan…
Russian seafood still sold in EU despite fishy sanctions – Euractiv
The bloc reportedly imports hundreds of millions of euros worth of fish a year Russian fish is still entering EU markets in the run-up to Christmas, with annual imports worth…
ZixiPay: Building a Safer, Smarter Future for Crypto Payments
Cryptocurrency has gone from a niche idea to a global tool for business. But behind the scenes, it still takes real work to make digital payments safe, fast, and reliable.…
Rachel Reeves sets early March date for spring statement as OBR prepares forecast
Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver an early spring statement on 3 March, as the Treasury moves to restore confidence after a year in which prolonged tax speculation…