Oxfam workers suspend strike after revised pay offer
Charity shop workers call off four days of walkouts to consider deal, but warn strikes could resume. Read More
Rowan Glen: Yoghurt factory revival hits 20 million pots a year
Why things are looking up at a rural site saved from permanent closure by a buyout last year. Read More
McDonald’s security guard soaks homeless man’s sleeping bag
The worker is seen kicking the homeless man’s belongings away as he tries to mop the street. Read More
UK mortgage lending to fall in 2024 – trade body
Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures will lead to lower lending, UK Finance says. Read More
Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns
Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic. Read More
How Shohei Ohtani became Japan’s biggest baseball export
His impact in the US surpasses that of all Japanese stars before him – and he now has a record $700m contract. Read More
CosMc’s: Curious customers flock to McDonald’s new retro drinks brand
CosMc’s, named after an obscure company mascot, is a bid for the speciality drinks market. Read More
Nationwide: 500 Swindon head office workers at risk of redundancy
The announcement affects the building society’s head office in Swindon, a spokesman said. Read More
US jobless rate falls to lowest level since July
Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy. Read More
Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%
Mortgage providers have been cutting rates, but many homeowners still face a payment shock. Read More