Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week
It comes amid reports that large numbers of workers have resigned from the social media platform.
Higher taxes look to be here to stay, says IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns households are in for a “long, hard, unpleasant journey”.
Waitrose sorry after Christmas advert criticism
The supermarket apologises after being accused of glorifying sun tans in a Christmas advert.
Is this really the end of Twitter?
The BBC’s technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.
UK house prices forecast to fall for the next two years
A drop of 9% is expected between now and autumn 2024, an official forecaster suggests.
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends tax rises for middle earners
Jeremy Hunt says his plan is “balanced”, after think tank says it piles more pressure on “squeezed middle”.
Retail sales rise but stores could face difficult Christmas
Sales rebounded slightly in October but retailers could face a tough festive period, analysts warn.
Taylor Swift public ticket sale cancelled amid high demand
Tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert sold so swiftly the general public never even had a chance to buy.
Taxing electric cars ‘short-sighted’ say manufacturers
The chancellor’s decision to extend road tax to electric models is “short-sighted”, says Ford.
Royal Mail staff to strike on six more days in run-up to Christmas
Industrial action is scheduled for six days in December, including Christmas Eve.