Scotch whisky supply glut forces Diageo production cuts
Global Scotch sales fall for a third year, with US tariffs costing £4m a week. Diageo scales back distillery operations as industry adapts to a supply glut. Read the full analysis.
Global Scotch sales fall for a third year, with US tariffs costing £4m a week. Diageo scales back distillery operations as industry adapts to a supply glut. Read the full analysis.
ICE holds over 68,400 people, a new record, as Trump's mass deportation operation continues. Plus, Trump on Epstein files and global tensions over Venezuela.
The popular Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is officially no longer being produced, a retailer memo reveals. Find out where you might still find stock before it disappears completely.
US forces are chasing a sanctioned 'ghost ship' near Venezuela, aiming to seize it. This marks the third such incident this month following Trump's blockade order. Read the latest developments.
US officials confirm an 'active pursuit' of a third sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro's government. Read the latest on the Caribbean naval crisis.
US Coast Guard tracks another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions. Trump's 'blockade' and military moves threaten regional stability and oil prices. Read the latest.
US Coast Guard, backed by the Department of War, has intercepted a second vessel near Venezuela. The pre-dawn operation follows a similar seizure earlier in December. Read the full report.
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
US military operations intensify off Venezuela with a second vessel seized. Trump maintains 'blockade' threat and refuses to rule out war with Maduro regime. Full details.
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
The US military has conducted another lethal strike in the Pacific, bringing the total death toll to 99. The UN and rights groups condemn the actions as unlawful executions. Read the full report.
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.
Donald Trump announces a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, triggering protests in Caracas and a spike in global oil prices. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
President Trump announces a complete naval blockade on Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Get the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Donald Trump's latest social media post lays bare US ambitions in Venezuela: regime change, oil control, and stopping drug trade. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
Donald Trump's social media post on Venezuela explicitly links a massive US naval presence to demands for oil and regime change, moving beyond anti-drug rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump announces a complete naval blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, intensifying a military campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Read the latest developments.
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Nissan begins production of the new Leaf EV in Sunderland, a major boost for UK manufacturing with over £450m invested. Discover the future of the plant.
Victoria Beckham Beauty's Portofino '97 Golden Shimmer Body Oil, priced at £90, is receiving glowing reviews for its scent and radiant finish. Discover why customers feel 'beautiful' and the cheaper alternatives available.
First Nations in British Columbia fear a proposed oil pipeline and lifted tanker ban could lead to a devastating spill, echoing a 2016 diesel disaster that still scars their community and ecosystem. Read their urgent warning.
Donald Trump's reported $2.5bn deal to import Venezuelan oil could reshape global energy markets and US foreign policy. Explore the implications for sanctions and diplomacy.
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Venezuela suspends deportation flights after Trump's airspace warning, calling it a 'colonialist threat'. Read the latest on escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
Discover why premium extra virgin olive oil has replaced wine as the must-have gift this festive season. Explore top brands and expert tasting tips for the perfect present.
Read our review of The Little Mermaid at Newcastle-under-Lyme's New Vic Theatre - a spectacular production marking the venue's triumphant return after closure.
The Old Vic's acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol continues until 10 January 2026, starring Paul Hilton as Scrooge. Discover why this Victorian classic remains a festive must-see.