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Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction

The Smithfield Market’s traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner, health officials say

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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What went wrong at Smile Direct Club?

Customer demand diminished as questions dogged the company about its care.

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Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9% in March

The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of travel disruption for passengers.

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Vet prices need to be made clearer, says Which?

The consumer body says it has found evidence of unclear fees and potential overtreatment by vets.

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UK at risk of recession after economy shrinks

Revised figures show the economy contracted between July and September this year.

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Tech Trends 2024: AI and electric vehicle deals

From an AI slowdown to humanoid robots doing real work – tech trends to watch out for in 2024.

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Joe Biden calls for probe into US Steel sale to Japan’s Nippon

The US president says the $15bn deal must be investigated on national security grounds

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Strike that disrupted Eurotunnel travel ends

Drive-on LeShuttle trains are resuming, while Eurostar passenger services restart on Friday.

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UK signs financial deal with Switzerland

The agreement makes it easier for British and Swiss finance firms to deal with each other.