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.
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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President Trump has repealed stringent Biden-era fuel economy standards, weakening requirements for new petrol cars.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.
Martin Lewis reports retailers to Trading Standards
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported fashion brand Evans and restaurant chain Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your consumer rights.
Fed official's husband violated trading rules
Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler's husband engaged in prohibited stock trading before key meetings, according to ethics investigation. Discover the full story.
Primark confirms UK store closures over festive period
Primark has announced festive trading hours, with some UK stores closing for up to two days. Check your local store's schedule now to plan your Christmas shopping.
Trump pardons Tottenham owner Joe Lewis
British billionaire Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump for insider trading convictions. Discover the full story behind the controversial decision.
Tom Brady's NYC card shop robbed of $10k
A Tom Brady-owned trading card shop in Manhattan was allegedly tricked out of nearly $10,000 in baseball and Pokémon cards. The NYPD is investigating. Call Crime Stoppers with info.
Trump Pardons Former Spurs Owner Joe Lewis
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis receives a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after his insider trading conviction. Discover the full story and what's next for Spurs.
Trump to Pardon UK Billionaire Joe Lewis
Donald Trump is set to pardon UK billionaire and former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis for his 2024 insider trading conviction. Discover the details of the case and its implications.
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.
HMRC's £1,000 side hustle tax warning
HMRC warns festive side hustles could lead to a tax bill. Check if your Christmas earnings exceed the £1,000 trading allowance and declare income by 31 Jan 2026.
Trump to pardon former Spurs owner Joe Lewis
Former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis is set to receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump following his £4m insider trading fine. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Wall Street Plummets as Trump Tariff Fears Hit Tech Stocks
US markets experienced significant volatility as former President Donald Trump's proposed tariff plans sparked a massive sell-off in technology shares, with AI giant Nvidia leading the declines amid renewed China trade tensions.
Facebook Marketplace attack: Cambridgeshire man ambushed
A Cambridgeshire father was violently attacked after being lured by a fake car advertisement on Facebook Marketplace, highlighting growing safety concerns about online trading platforms.
Reeves scraps share stamp duty after AstraZeneca warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the outdated 0.5% stamp duty on share purchases in major U-turn, acknowledging AstraZeneca's London listing concerns. A victory for UK financial competitiveness.
M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Next beats Christmas forecasts, raises profit guidance
British fashion giant Next surpasses expectations with better-than-expected Christmas trading and raises profit guidance for the fourth time, signalling resilience in challenging retail climate.
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