Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites
It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs. Read More
UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office. Read More
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump’s Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector. Read More
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles. Read More
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. Read More
Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
The demand follows a “super-complaint” about the home and travel insurance sectors. Read More
Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). Read More
Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. Read More
Starmer tells Abramovich to ‘pay up now’ or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians Read More
The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. Read More