
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.

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.

What went wrong at Smile Direct Club?
Customer demand diminished as questions dogged the company about its care.

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.

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.

UK at risk of recession after economy shrinks
Revised figures show the economy contracted between July and September this year.

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.

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

Strike that disrupted Eurotunnel travel ends
Drive-on LeShuttle trains are resuming, while Eurostar passenger services restart on Friday.

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