Warner Bros Snubs Paramount Takeover for Netflix

Warner Bros Discovery's board urges shareholders to reject a hostile $108bn bid from Paramount, favouring a Netflix merger. Key backer withdraws, casting doubt on Paramount's financing.

B&M 2025 Christmas & Boxing Day Opening Hours

B&M has announced its festive opening hours for 2025. Stores will close on Christmas Day and have reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Check your local store times now.

Inflation Slows Sharply to 3.2%, Rate Cut Expected

UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.

Inflation Falls to 3.2%, BoE Rate Cut Likely

UK inflation dropped sharply to 3.2% in November, undershooting forecasts. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut today. Read the latest analysis.

UK inflation slows sharply to 3.2% in November

UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% last month, driven by lower food prices. In separate news, Ineos secures £120m to save Grangemouth ethylene plant. Read the full analysis.

Winter Tour of Luxembourg's Fairytale Castles

Discover a magical winter break in Luxembourg, exploring its atmospheric castles and frosty forests. Travel for free on the country's public transport network and stay in historic chateaux.

UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.

Inside the real village from The Holiday film

Residents reveal what life is truly like in Shere, Surrey, the picture-perfect village made famous by the Christmas classic The Holiday, from tourist crowds to hidden cocktail bars.

Data 'Wrap' Fatigue Hits Festive Season in 2025

From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?

Christmas Leave: Should It Be Compulsory?

Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.

Jewish bakery closes after Bondi terror attack

Avner's Bakery in Surry Hills has shut permanently, stating it can no longer ensure safety for staff and customers following the Bondi beach terror attack and ongoing antisemitism.

£120m Grangemouth Bailout: A Temporary Christmas Cheer

The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.

Warner Bros set to reject hostile Paramount takeover

Warner Bros Discovery is poised to rebuff a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount after a key backer, Jared Kushner's Affinity, pulled out. The board favours a $72bn Netflix deal. Read the latest on the streaming wars.

California DMV Stays Tesla Sales Ban

California's DMV has paused a suspension of Tesla's sales licence, granting the EV maker a 90-day reprieve in a case over allegedly misleading Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing. Read the latest.

Chocolate prices double for UK maker Whitakers

Sky News reports on how soaring cocoa costs are forcing chocolate makers to raise prices or shrink products. Discover how a 135-year-old British firm is navigating the crisis.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC Review

Our review of the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A finds new mega evolutions and tough battles, but repetitive gameplay and a thin plot hold it back. Is it worth £24.99?

Marshall Islands launches world-first crypto UBI scheme

The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via cryptocurrency or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living crisis.

EIB bosses stay cautious on hiring despite 2026 boom

Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.

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