How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far – and what they tell us about the year that’s been. Read More
Trump calls for probe of meat packers over beef prices
In his latest attempt to take on soaring beef prices, Trump has asked the justice department to launch a federal investigation. Read More
Blame game over Air India crash goes on
A judge in India’s Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft’s captain. Read More
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV’s free-to-air channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X. Read More
Shoppers are turning to Shein – but some still can’t leave Primark
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere. Read More
Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems. Read More
Betting firms ‘scaremongering’ over tax rises, say MPs
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget. Read More
McDonald’s to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain. Read More
Bank says inflation has ‘peaked’ as it holds interest rates
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month. Read More
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation. Read More