Government borrowing third-highest October record
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
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NATO fighter jets launched after Russian drone spotted on Romanian border. Latest incursion comes as US reduces troop numbers in Eastern Europe. Read the full analysis.
Discover the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals across home, kitchen, tech, travel and wellness. Our experts have vetted these limited-time offers to save you money.
Discover the top Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals for 2023. Save on luggage from Away, tech from Apple, and clothing from REI and Athleta. Upgrade your travels without breaking your budget.
Sony confirms massive Black Friday 2025 deals with PS5 digital edition dropping £135. Get the best PlayStation deals starting November 21.
Ubisoft's UK report suggests traditional game sales are falling, favouring live service models. Discover the data and conflicting player survey results.
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted encouraging suicide by selling chemicals online. Two deaths are being investigated. Sentencing set for January 7.
Miles Cross, 33, pleaded guilty to four counts of encouraging or assisting suicide. The Wrexham man sold chemicals via an online forum. Read the full story.
The Ninja Foodi Max, last year's best-selling Black Friday air fryer, is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. Grab this 38% discount before stock sells out.
Discover the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday kitchen appliance deals for 2025. Save big on air fryers, coffee machines and more. Don't miss these limited offers!
A West London shop has been shut down after repeatedly selling alcohol to underage girls, including one who ended up in intensive care. Read the full investigation details.
Ubisoft forecasts lower UK sales as players focus on fewer games for longer. Read the full analysis of the shifting gaming landscape and its impact.
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Marks & Spencer has relaunched its popular rosé mulled wine following a decade-long absence. Discover why winter rosé sales are booming and read our expert review of this festive favourite.
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
New data reveals Sony's PlayStation exclusives are dominating PS5 sales charts, proving their ongoing importance despite industry claims to the contrary. Discover the top performers.
UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports 11% sales decline as budget uncertainty deters buyers. Order book value stands at £2.1bn amid challenging market conditions.
Gamers react to Sony's underwhelming State of Play Japan showcase while debating PS5 sales impact on exclusives. Join the conversation about gaming's future.
Singing Wicked dolls and manga Lego lead Christmas lists as adult collectors account for 43% of UK toy purchases. Discover this year's top festive picks.
New evidence suggests the bird in Joseph Wright's 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' didn't die. Discover the painting's secrets at London's National Gallery exhibition.
Oxford Instruments shares jumped nearly 10% as the FTSE 250 firm recovered from early-year disruption. Revenue fell 7.9% to £185.5m, but strong order momentum and semiconductor sales boosted investor confidence.
UK grocery inflation eased to 4.7% as supermarkets launch pre-Christmas promotions. Discover which items are seeing the fastest price rises and falls.
UK retailers face a tense November with Black Friday sales and the Autumn Budget. New data reveals sluggish retail sales and rising unemployment. Stay informed on the latest market analysis.
Thousands protest in Delhi as air pollution reaches emergency levels. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the public health crisis gripping India's capital.
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October, the weakest since May, as consumers tighten spending ahead of the Autumn Budget. Retailers pin hopes on Black Friday boost.
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as consumers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday deals and the upcoming budget. Discover the impact on consumer confidence.
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