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Dyson: Inheritance tax could force sale of my company

Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.

Kym Marsh welcomes fourth grandchild on Christmas

Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh announces the birth of her fourth grandchild, Bobby, in a heartwarming Christmas Day Instagram post. Read the full story and see the adorable family photos.

Woman wins €1m after hospital baby switch discovery

A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.

Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years

Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.

UK Economic Outlook Brightens for 2026

After a tough 2025, UK economic prospects are looking up. Discover four key reasons, from consumer spending hopes to rising productivity, that point to a better 2026.

Console sales plummet to 30-year low in UK and US

November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?

Chancellor Reeves: Stability returned to UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the latest interest rate cut to 3.75% proves economic stability is back. Homeowners save £1,200 yearly on mortgages, while SMEs benefit from cheaper loans for investment.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to mortgage payers. However, Sky's Ed Conway warns of underlying economic uncertainties. Read the full analysis.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to mortgage payers. However, economists warn of underlying economic fragility and global trade uncertainties. Read the full analysis.

China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate

China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.

China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate

China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.

C-sections overtake vaginal births in England

NHS data reveals a historic shift: 45% of births in England are now caesareans. Explore the trends, age factors, and expert insights behind this change in maternity care.

Inflation falls to 3.2%, BoE rate cut expected

UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.

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