57 h. ago Homes are languishing on the market and forcing sellers to reduce prices as housing market cools from red

More than half of the homes sold in 2025 had at least one price cut before its sale, according to a report

Economics

3 d. ago Shark's Black Friday sale sees 'revolutionary' stain eliminator cut by £70

The Shark StainForce is a compact carpet cleaner designed to remove fresh stains from carpets and upholstery. Here's how the £169.99 device performed on a persistent pet stain

Economics

6 d. ago Weight loss jabs do not slow Alzheimer's disease as hoped, causing firm's share prices to plummet

Novo Nordisk had hoped to repurpose semaglutide - the active ingredient in its Wegovy and Ozempic jabs - as a groundbreaking dementia treatment after seeing early encouraging signs.

Economics

6 d. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

6 d. ago European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatmentGerman business morale has unexpectedly fallen this month, as companies lose hope on a recovery of the German economy following two years of contraction.The Ifo institute has reported that its business climate index fell to 88.1 in November from 88.4 in October, weaker than expected. It’s a blow to German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s efforts to revive growth through a major spending package.“Companies have little faith that a recovery is coming anytime soon.”Like U2 sang almost 40 years ago: the German economy still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.The year 2025 has been another year of hope and disappointed optimism. A year which saw excitement and enthusiasm sparked by Germany’s unprecedented fiscal policy U-turn and its decision to invest significantly in infrastructure and defence this spring. But also a year that brought a rude awakening ...

Events

6 d. ago Major Ozempic study fails as Novo Nordisk reveals lackluster results

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias affect more than 55 million people globally

Events

6 d. ago Huge blow for Alzheimer's patients as results of major Novo Nordisk trial issued

There had been hopes that the trial could have had "far-reaching implications" for Alzheimer's patients

Science

6 d. ago Novo Nordisk shares slump after drug failure in Alzheimer’s trial

Outcome is blow to one of Europe’s largest listed companies

Events

6 d. ago £105 designer perfume that 'lasts all day' now better than half price Boots

The designer Lancôme La Vie Est Belle fragrance has been cut by over 50% in Boots' pre-Black Friday sales

Economics

9 d. ago Nintendo Switch 2 discounted for the first time for Black Friday

Argos, Currys and Very have already kicked off their sales, with the Switch 2 expected to get a price cut

Politics

9 d. ago DUSK Black Friday sale cuts price of viral bed that's like 'sleeping on a marshmallow by over £200

Online shoppers have been raving about their new bed and mattresses from the retailer

Economics

1 week ago Nintendo Switch 2 discounted for the first time at this retailer in early Black Friday sale

Argos, Currys and Very have already kicked off their sales, with the Switch 2 expected to get a price cut

Politics

1 week ago 'Amazing' Amazon Fire TV falls £200 to cheapest price ever ahead of Black Friday

Amazon's early Black Friday 2025 sale has seen a 40% price cut on its Fire TV 4-Series, with shoppers saying it's the "best" they've ever bought

Economics

1 week ago Price of Wegovy and Ozempic weight loss drugs slashed with certain customers saving $150 per month

A recent poll found that about half of the people who take the treatments say it was hard to afford them

Economics

2 w. ago Black Friday sale cuts price of 'rapid boil' matching kettle and toaster set

'Great toaster and kettle. Very useful and looks good in kitchen'

Economics

2 w. ago Man City's Oodie range reduced by up to 60% in 'biggest ever' Black Friday sale

Oodie has kicked off its Black Friday 2025 sale by cutting the price of its Manchester City collection, with more than £80 off select items

Events

2 w. ago I’ve found the best Nintendo Switch 2 deals for Black Friday 2025

Argos, Currys and Very have already kicked off their sales, with the Switch 2 expected to get a price cut

Economics

2 w. ago 'Stylish' rechargeable lamps that come in two colours cut to £15 on Dusk's Black Friday sale

One shopper said they used the lamp 'in the evenings for over a week and still have not had to recharge it yet'.

Economics

2 w. ago Boots Black Friday sale sees 'nostalgic' Versace perfume get huge price cut

Versace Crystal Emerald is a new fragrance from the iconic fashion house and it's currently reduced in the Boots Black Friday sale

Economics

2 w. ago Heineken cuts strength of Foster’s lager as duty rises and sales slump

The brewer is dropping the lager’s strength from 3.7% to 3.4% from February.

Politics