2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 December: WH Smith pressure continues, retail sales disappoint

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

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4 h. ago Reeves blamed for 'crushing confidence' after shoppers shun Black Friday sales sparking fears over Christmas 'golden quarter'

Analysts said the Chancellor 'running confidence into the ground' was partly behind volumes dipping 0.1 per cent.

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4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 December: Retail sales disappoint, WH Smith posts delayed results

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

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4 h. ago Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in November.

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24 h. ago What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

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50 h. ago My baby niece was tortured & murdered by my brother’s jealous partner – she only got to celebrate one Christmas

RACHEL Bond smiled as she wrapped the last Christmas present for her 20-month-old great-niece Annie. She and her husband Thomas, both 59, had picked out the gifts in the Black Friday sales and were counting down to Christmas, excited to spoil the bright toddler they loved “like a daughter”. Annie had already stolen their hearts....

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50 h. ago Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say

Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.

Economics

3 d. ago Sky TV shoppers can get up to £120 cashback in exclusive Christmas deal

Sky's Black Friday deals ended two weeks ago, and while some discounts are still available, shoppers can save a lot more money by changing how they shop.

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4 d. ago 'Perfect' designer perfume shoppers wear every day drops almost £40 ahead of Christmas

This 4.6-star Calvin Klein Eternity Moment perfume with over 25,000 reviews is now 63% off at Amazon in an early Black Friday deal. Shoppers praise its longevity and call it great value for money

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6 d. ago ‘He’s living his best life’: drunk raccoon hit DMV for snacks before liquor store

Officials say raccoon that broke into Virginia liquor store on 29 November had previously hit DMV and karate studioThe raccoon that barged into a Virginia liquor store, smashed bottles of booze and passed out drunk in a bathroom this past Black Friday has at least two other break-ins under his belt, a local government official has revealed.Before burgling the Ashland ABC store on 29 November, the raccoon had separately broken into a karate studio and a department of motor vehicles office, all on the same block of businesses, Hanover county animal protection officer Samantha Martin said on an episode of the local government’s official podcast published Thursday. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago This dehumidifier has transformed my damp bathroom and is still at its Black Friday price

Struggling with a damp home but unwilling to spend hundreds of pounds on a dehumidifier, beauty editor Laura Mulley has found a small but mighty model that makes a real difference

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8 d. ago Sneaky way to get the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick as little as £11.20

Thought you'd missed the cheapest Fire TV Stick deal of the year? Amazon has quietly dropped the price again - and it’s even lower if you trade in an old device

Economics

9 d. ago Christmas deals on electric cars from under £100 a month as end of year targets loom large

Forget Black Friday, some of the year’s best leasing deals come in December with a Dacia Spring for £97 a month and a Vauxhall Frontera for £120 a month

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1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks rise as data shows spending dip on lacklustre Black Friday

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks rise as data shows spending dip on lacklustre Black Friday  Yahoo Finance UK

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1 week ago Nationwide issues payments warning to millions of Christmas shoppers

Social media scams are on the rise, the building society warns

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1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 09 December: Tobacco giant disappoints, Tesco shares under pressure

British American Tobacco today shares fell back after the Lucky Strike and Dunhill owner disappointed investors with its guidance for next year.

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1 week ago Britons' spending saw biggest drop since lockdown in November as retail sales withered

Shoppers pulled back on spending ahead of the Budget last month as fears of looming tax hikes resulted in a disappointing Black Friday sales period for retailers.

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1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks flat as data shows spending dip on lacklustre Black Friday

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks flat as data shows spending dip on lacklustre Black Friday  Yahoo Finance UK

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1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 09 December: BAT drops on update, Frasers strikes shopping centre deal

British American Tobacco today shares fell back after the Lucky Strike and Dunhill owner disappointed investors with its guidance for next year.

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1 week ago UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays

Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailersUK households cut back on spending at the fastest pace in almost five years last month as consumers put Christmas shopping on hold, according to a leading survey.Adding to concerns that uncertainty surrounding the budget has helped dampen consumer confidence, Barclays said card spending fell 1.1% year on year in November – the largest fall since February 2021. Continue reading...

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