Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% stake
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees a deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United from the Glazer family....
High winds likely to add to Christmas Eve travel disruption
Weather warnings cover parts of the UK, with rail disruption expected from engineering works and staff shortages....
Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction
The Smithfield Market’s traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic....
UK travel: Millions take to roads and rail ahead of Christmas
The AA warns of “lengthy jams” on the roads, while many rail services are starting to wind down....
Rail fares in England to rise by 4.9% in March
The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of disruption for passengers....
UK economy at risk of recession after growth slows
Revised figures show the economy shrank between July and September this year....
Eurostar services suspended after strike
The last-minute action by workers on the cross channel rail route is also affecting Eurotunnel passengers....
Post Office victims compensation cut by half
The firms has now set aside £244m following over estimations on the number of people who might apply....
Temu shoppers risk buying items made by forced labour, MP warns
The Chinese online retailer with the slogan ‘shop like a billionaire’ faces questions over its ultra low prices....
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax income – was £14.3bn last month, official figures show....