Firms Warn Over Impact of Rising Business Costs

Major UK firms including Currys, JD Wetherspoon and Morrisons warn that government policies are driving up business costs, impacting profits and threatening jobs across retail and hospitality sectors.

Nationwide Expands High-Income Mortgage Lending

Nationwide Building Society extends its high loan-to-income lending, allowing home movers and remortgagers to borrow up to six times their income with specific minimum income requirements.

M&S £30 Beauty Box Worth £142 Aids Sleep

Marks & Spencer's new Unwind Edit beauty box offers nine premium sleep-enhancing products for £30, featuring brands like Estée Lauder and NEOM with an estimated value of £142.

Best Anti-Ageing Serums 2026: Expert Reviews

Discover the top anti-ageing serums for 2026, targeting wrinkles, dark spots, and dullness. Our expert-tested guide reviews products from £12 to £130, including Q&A, Cetaphil, and Skinceuticals.

Next Saves Russell & Bromley Brand, 42 Stores at Risk

Retail giant Next has acquired luxury footwear brand Russell & Bromley in a £3.8 million rescue deal, securing the 147-year-old brand's future but putting most of its 45 UK and Irish stores at risk of closure.

Malin + Goetz Collapses, Shuts All UK Stores

Beauty brand Malin + Goetz has collapsed into administration, closing all seven UK stores and impacting over 70 jobs, though products remain available through third-party retailers.

Ryanair Boss Calls X a 'Cesspit' in Musk Row

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary labels Elon Musk's X platform a 'cesspit' but confirms the airline will stay on it, amid a dispute over WiFi installation costs and boosted bookings from the spat.

Wealthy Signatories Call for Higher Taxes on Super-Rich

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires, including Mark Ruffalo and Brian Eno, have signed an open letter urging global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, citing concerns over political influence and inequality.

Libya Tourism Boom Defies Danger Warnings

Libya experiences a 60% tourism surge in early 2025 despite government warnings, with new e-visas and renovated attractions drawing visitors to archaeological sites.

UK Inflation Rises to 3.4% in December

UK inflation increased to 3.4% in December, driven by airfares, alcohol and cigarettes. Experts believe this is a temporary blip with relief expected in coming months.

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