UK economy grows for first time in three months
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected. Read More
US bans red dye 3 from some frosting, sweets and medicine
The FDA says food manufacturers have until January 2027 to remove the cherry-red dye from their products. Read More
Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose ‘lowest performers’
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year. Read More
What’s the secret to Denmark’s happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn’t require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system. Read More
High Court approves Carlsberg’s J20 maker takeover
Carlsberg’s £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge. Read More
Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise
Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England. Read More
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
The chancellor says she is “under no illusion” about the challenge facing UK public finances. Read More
Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
It comes after growing pressure over anti-corruption investigations in Bangladesh. Read More
Boeing output hit by strikes and safety problems
The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year. Read More
Buy something or leave, Starbucks says
The policy being rolled out in the firm’s North American cafes comes as it tries to boost flagging sales. Read More