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Black Friday 2025: Key Dates & Live Deals Guide

Your essential guide to Black Friday 2025. Discover which major UK retailers have sales live now, key launch dates, and which brands are boycotting the event. Bookmark this page for updates.

UK Economy Health Check: Key Data Before Budget

Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, flat retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall. Stay informed on the latest financial data.

Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination

Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.

Missouri pursues $25bn from China over COVID

Missouri escalates its bid to seize Chinese assets to collect a $25bn COVID damages ruling. The legal battle centres on alleged PPE hoarding. Discover the details.

Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy

Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.

The Works shares slip after online sales tumble

The Works reports a slight sales dip as online trade plummets 36%, overshadowing strong store performance. Bosses remain 'pleased' with strategic progress. Read the full update.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Michael Burry shorts AI stocks in $886M bet

Michael Burry of 'The Big Short' fame reveals he's betting against AI stocks, warning of an impending bubble burst that could mirror previous market crashes.

Unbeatable TV Deals 2024: Smart Savings Guide

Discover the year's best television bargains with our expert guide to cutting-edge 4K, QLED, and OLED screens from Samsung, LG, Sony and more. Save big without compromising on quality!

BP Profits Plunge Despite Major Asset Sales

Energy giant BP reports significant profit decline despite major asset disposals, highlighting ongoing challenges in the traditional energy sector as transition pressures mount.

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

Trump faces court over $464m bond in fraud case

New York's attorney general confronts Trump's legal team in high-stakes hearing over unpaid civil fraud penalty, as prosecutors seek to enforce judgment through property seizures.

US Bible sales surge amid political tensions

American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's viral claim about rising Bible purchases ignites conversation about religion's role in modern politics and cultural shifts

Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps

Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

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