52 h. ago London stocks dip as GDP data confirms slow growth ahead of holidays

London stocks dip as GDP data confirms slow growth ahead of holidays  Reuters

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56 h. ago Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again

UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent

Economics

5 d. ago Amazon shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Fire 8 Tablets in time for Christmas

It's the ideal last-minute Christmas present

Economics

5 d. ago Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack

Prime minister announces first firearm buyback since Port Arthur massacre, and designates Sunday a national day of reflection in honour of Hanukah shooting victimsVictims of Bondi beach shootingTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesThe federal government will launch a new gun buyback scheme in response to the Bondi beach terror attack in what Anthony Albanese says will be the biggest collection of weapons since the Port Arthur massacre nearly three decades ago.It comes as New South Wales announced a suite of gun control measures including capping the number of firearms most recreational shooters can hold at four. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago House price growth slowed in October on Budget rumours, official figures confirm

House prices fell across large swathes of the country in October, according to official figures.

Economics

7 d. ago House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS

Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.

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8 d. ago Unemployment rises again and wage growth slows – what it means for your money

UNEMPLOYMENT has risen once again to higher levels than expected, Government data shows. The UK unemployment rate now sits at 5.1%, based on estimates from August to October this year. The jobless rate previously sat at 4.8% in the three months to August. It means the number of people out of work is still at...

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1 week ago Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount

The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approvalOn Monday, Paramount Skydance launched a $108bn takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, the entertainment giant that owns Hollywood movie studios, along with CNN, HBO and other media businesses. The bid is led by David Ellison, son of the tech billionaire Larry Ellison – a prominent Donald Trump supporter and Republican donor. Netflix had already prevailed over Paramount in a previous bidding competition for the purchase, but Trump announced on Sunday that he would “be involved” in his administration’s review of the Netflix deal. The president suggested the sale “could be a problem” because Netflix is already dominant in the US streaming market.Paramount left out a significant fact in the press release announcing its offer: the bid includes funding from the private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as well as three Arab monar...

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1 week ago Disappointing Oracle results knock $70bn off value amid AI bubble fears

Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth but big rise in spending Business live – latest updatesOracle’s disappointing results have knocked more than $70bn off the value of software and data company co-founded by Trump ally Larry Ellison, adding to fears of a bubble in AI-related stocks.Shares in the company fell by 11.5% overnight after it reported a lower-than-expected 14% rise in revenues to $16bn (£12bn) in the latest quarter while revealing it was boosting its AI spending by about $15bn. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Houseplant hacks: can grow lights help plants during winter?

As the days grow shorter and darkness descends, tropical varieties can struggle. But there’s a clever fix that nature can’t provideThe problemIn the dark days of winter, the whole house is darker, days are shorter, skies are greyer and our tropical houseplants receive far less light than they would in their natural habitat. Leaves fade and growth slows as plants struggle to photosynthesise.The hackGrow lights offer a clever fix, topping up what nature can’t provide. But with prices ranging from £15 to £100, are they really worth it? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakens, Ocado payout lifts shares

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 December: House price growth weakest since March 2024, index holds firm

Annual house price growth has slowed to its weakest level since March 2024.

Society

3 w. ago Brit high street chain saved after shutting 26 shops and axing 133 staff

Home interiors brand Fired Earth fell into administration in November, but Topps Tiles has now snapped up the brand’s name, online business and approximately £2.5 million worth of stock

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3 w. ago Top British homeware chain is SAVED after axing 26 shops and 133 jobs

A TOP British homeware chain has been saved after axing 26 shops and 133 jobs. The rescue deal brings fresh hope to the troubled retailer, which collapsed in October after months of mounting losses. Topps Tiles has swooped in to save home interiors brand Fired Earth just weeks after it fell into administration and shut...

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3 w. ago Service sector growth slows as price inflation drops to almost five

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored a reading of 51.3 in November, dipping from 52.3 in October.

Economics

3 w. ago Topps Tiles buys Fired Earth brand from administration as sales growth slows

Shares in the company dipped in early trading on Tuesday despite a return to profit.

Economics

3 w. ago Annual UK house price growth slowed in November and 'affordability likely to improve'

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental properties coming onto the market, the society said

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3 w. ago UK growth facing headwinds from tax hikes and spending cuts – OECD

The OECD said growth will slow to 1.2% next year, before edging up to 1.3% in 2027, with ‘substantial’ downside risks from fiscal tightening.

Economics

3 w. ago Annual house price growth slowed in November – Nationwide Building Society

The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental properties coming onto the market, the society said.

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3 w. ago Americans hit the brakes on buying new cars as prices reach $50K on average

Industry analysts are predicting slowed — or, in some cases, no — growth for auto sellers in 2026

Economics