Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly. Read More
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty. Read More
No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget. Read More
Nationwide fined £44m for ‘ineffective’ crime controls
The building society failed to monitor its customers’ activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says. Read More
Lululemon boss to step down early next year
Calvin McDonald’s decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US. Read More
Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
The South American nation’s output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift. Read More
Honesty box ‘helps us thank our generous community’
A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes. Read More
‘It’s ruined my life’: Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat. Read More
Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January. Read More
Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget. Read More