Shell shares drop on weak trading and chemical division loss
Shell shares fell after reporting a significant drop in its energy trading division and a loss in chemicals. Read the full analysis of the oil giant's challenges.
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Shell shares fall after trading and chemicals warning
Shell shares fell as the energy giant flagged a significant drop in its trading division and a loss in chemicals. Full 2025 results due next month. Read the full analysis.
UK Retail Footfall Records Best December Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011. Evening visits soared, driven by experience-led shopping. Discover the key trends.
Trader wins $400k on Maduro bet before US capture
An anonymous crypto trader profited massively from a prediction market bet on Nicolás Maduro's downfall, sparking US insider trading scrutiny. Discover the details of the raid and market reaction.
Next hikes profit forecast but warns of jobs market impact
Next has upgraded its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected Christmas trading. However, the retailer warns of a significant slowdown ahead due to UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Trader earns £320k on Maduro bet, markets react
An anonymous trader made a £320,000 profit betting on Nicolas Maduro's removal. The event triggered a rally in Venezuelan bonds and oil prices, while raising insider trading concerns.
Burglars raid trading card shop, miss valuable Pokémon card
Watch the moment raiders smash into a Nottinghamshire trading card shop, stealing £10,000 of stock but overlooking a rare £1,200 Pokémon card. Police are investigating.
Thieves raid shop for £10k cards, miss £1,200 Pokémon card
Shocking CCTV shows thieves raiding a Beeston trading card shop, stealing £10,000 in stock but missing a valuable single card. Nottinghamshire Police are investigating.
Insider trading fears after $410k bet on Maduro's downfall
An unknown trader made over $400,000 betting on Nicolas Maduro's downfall just hours before the US military operation in Caracas, sparking insider trading concerns in crypto prediction markets. Read the full investigation.
Thieves target Beeston shop for £10k in Pokémon cards
Police hunt for two thieves who broke into a Beeston trading card shop on New Year's Day, stealing rare Pokémon cards worth thousands. The manager was left 'gobsmacked' by the raid.
Lidl Christmas sales surge 10% with record 51m shoppers
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking festive period with a 10% sales surge and nearly 51 million customers. CEO Ryan McDonnell credits low prices and British sourcing for soaring loyalty.
Asian shares mixed in thin holiday trading, commodities rally
Major Asian bourses closed for New Year holidays, leaving trading thin and mixed. Meanwhile, gold and silver prices surged amid economic uncertainty and supply deficits. Full analysis inside.
Check UK Supermarket Opening Times for New Year's Eve
Planning a last-minute dash for New Year's Eve? Essential guide to UK supermarket and major retailer opening hours for 31st Dec 2025 and New Year's Day.
FTSE 100 gains 74 points on mining stock surge
The FTSE 100 closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71, buoyed by strong gains in mining shares. Discover the key movers and market drivers on the penultimate trading day of 2025.
Asian shares lower, tracking Wall Street slip in final 2025 trades
Asian markets mostly fell in thin year-end trading, mirroring a quiet Wall Street session where tech stocks slipped. Gold and oil prices held steady. Discover the key moves shaping the final stretch of 2025.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
2024 Christmas Opening Hours for Australian Shops
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the trading hours for Coles, Woolworths, Bunnings, Westfield and more over Christmas and New Year 2024.
Check Festive Bottle Shop Hours to Avoid Dry Celebrations
UK residents planning Christmas lunches and New Year's parties are urged to check reduced bottle shop trading hours early. Major chains have confirmed shorter opening times over key holidays.
Asian shares climb following US gains in holiday week
Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's positive start to a holiday-shortened week. Key economic data and currency moves in focus. Read the full analysis.
Farmers fear being undercut by new Labour welfare rules
Labour's proposed ban on colony cages and farrowing crates raises fears British farmers will be undercut by cheaper imports from countries where such methods remain legal. Industry leaders demand core import standards.
Christmas Supermarket Opening Hours Guide 2025
Plan your festive shopping with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out when major chains are open and closed.
Café banned from Sunday opening over smell complaints
Coco's Coffee Shop in Fareham has been refused permission to open on Sundays after residents complained about noise and cooking odours. Owner fears closure amid rising costs.
Online Sellers: Avoid the £1,000 Tax Trap
Selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy? HMRC now receives data from platforms. Learn the tax rules, the £1,000 trading allowance, and how to stay compliant with your side hustle.
Father-Son Roofing Duo Jailed for £500k Scam
A father and son from Carmarthenshire have been jailed for eight years each after scamming 48 homeowners out of over £500,000 with shoddy work and threats. Learn how to report cowboy builders.
HMRC's Christmas warning for side hustle tax rules
HMRC urges UK Christmas side hustlers to check tax rules or risk fines. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and key deadlines for declaring extra income.
£3.1m illegal tobacco seized in north London raids
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
Trump Repeals Biden-Era Car Fuel Efficiency Rules
President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars. Critics warn it will increase emissions and costs. Read the full analysis.
Halfords closes stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Halfords announces a three-day festive closure, giving staff a 'well-earned' break. Discover which other major retailers are also closing and why.
Health Alert Over Fake Football Kits This Christmas
Trading Standards issues a pre-Christmas warning about dangerous counterfeit football shirts. Fake kits pose health risks to children and fund criminal networks. Learn the dangers.
Traders Respond to Rachel Reeves' First Budget
London's financial hub reacts as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first budget. Discover how markets and traders are responding to new economic measures.
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