US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
It’s been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains. Read More
Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts. Read More
Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger. Read More
Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal. Read More
Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a “50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London”. Read More
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes. Read More
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread. Read More
A decade on from Wales’ nuclear turbines falling silent
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade. Read More
Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts. Read More
Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout. Read More