Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms
Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition. Read More
Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed
Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers. Read More
Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK
Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked. Read More
Post Office scandal TV drama ‘like a dream’ say victims
Horizon victims hope a new mini-series will give their story the “oxygen it deserves”. Read More
Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
The defence secretary says British forces are “willing to take direct action” to protect the key shipping lane. Read More
Disney’s earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
Disney’s copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January. Read More
Household energy price rise of 5% comes into force
A higher cap for the next three months adds £94 to the typical annual domestic energy bill. Read More
US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack
The US military says it was responding to a second attack on the same vessel near Yemen in 24 hours. Read More
Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism. Read More
How will the UK economy compare to other countries in 2024?
After a tough 2023, will things improve for the UK and other economies in the new year? Read More