36 minutes ago London stocks close in green as takeover flurry drives FTSE 250 higher

London’s top index finished 6.47 points higher to end the day at 8,281.22.

Politics

47 minutes ago ‘We want a bit of Christmas cheer too’: Bar owner says Manchester Christmas Markets has had ‘detrimental’ impact on trade

"People don’t seem to be aware of the detrimental impact it can have on the bars and pubs that are already here"

Politics

54 minutes ago Doughnut Time founder faces backlash after black business owner accuses him of 'stealing' her brand's identity with his new flower venture (and even Stormzy has waded in!)

Eni Awoyemi is the founder of Feyi Flowers, a bespoke bouquet service with outlets based in Hackney Wick, and formerly Oxford Street, in London.

Events

1 hour ago Locals rally to raise £7k in 24 hours for popular seafood bar which burned down

Siobhan Cameron, owner of award-winning seafood spot The Creel on Mull, told of the 'heart-breaking' blaze which gutted her business on Wednesday.

Economics

2 hours ago Brits say it's too expensive to die as they choose no fuss back door cremations

Experts speak to the Daily Star and reveal why Brits are too scared to die, as they can leave their loved ones in huge debt to simply cover their funeral and burial costs

Events

2 hours ago Football Daily | Frank Lampard gets back in the game with Coventry City

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Congratulations to Frank Lampard, who has defied the odds to be named the new manager of Coventry City. In an age when people are losing their collective minds over the quality of English managers and the supposed opportunities they are failing to be presented with in the wake of Thomas Tuchel’s appointment of the national side, it’s good to know that Lampard is keeping the quota up towards the bottom of the Championship. “Frank cut his teeth [there] and knows what is needed in this league to be successful,” roared Coventry’s owner and chief suit, Doug King. “His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we...

Sport

3 hours ago Royal Mail: what delivery and service changes could happen as billionaire Daniel Kretinsky nears takeover deal

Potential delivery and service changes are afoot as Daniel Kretinsky approaches a takeover deal

Economics

3 hours ago Rival fans at Old Trafford and Anfield to unite in protests against ticket prices

Fans to come together at Sunday’s Premier League gamesManchester United raised members’ ticket prices to £66 Manchester United, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City fans will hold joint protests against rising ticket prices on Sunday as part of the Football Supporters’ Association’s Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign.The action will take place before United host Everton at 1.30pm and Liverpool face City at 4.30pm. At Old Trafford’s trinity statue the United fan group FC58, Everton supporters and Fans Supporting Foodbanks representatives will display a Stop Exploiting Loyalty banner. This will be mirrored at Anfield, where from 3pm the Spirit of Shankly group and Liverpool fans will gather by the Fans Supporting Foodbanks collection point with the City 1894 group and MCFC Fans Foodbank S...

Economics

3 hours ago Iconic British tea brand calls in the administrators as company scrambles to find a buyer to rescue firm

The brand has found itself £70 million in debt and facing multiple setbacks including increased competition and a high-profile break-in.

Economics