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UK house prices are 6.5% higher than a year ago – the sharpest rise for nearly six years, the Nationwide has said. The acceleration came as the housing market remained “robust” despite the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Read more
Holiday firm Lastminute.com has agreed to repay more than £7m owed to customers whose package holidays were cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis. More than 9,000 customers are waiting for refunds, and the move follows pressure from the Competition and Read more
Welsh pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol from Friday and will be unable to open to customers beyond 18:00 GMT. First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the new rules to tackle a rise in coronavirus cases. Business Read more
The collapse of Topshop owner Arcadia is likely to result in a cut in the value of thousands of shopworkers’ pensions. The retailer’s demise has led to calls for Sir Philip Green and Lady Green, who run and own the Read more
If you’re into high-street fashion, Topshop is a name you’re probably familiar with. It used to be one of the most popular stores in the UK, known for being a great place to buy fashionable, affordable clothes. But now Arcadia, Read more
Shops in England will be allowed to stay open for 24 hours a day in the run-up to Christmas and in January, the housing secretary has said. Local authorities will be able to temporarily waive the rules restricting retail opening Read more
The U.S. trade deficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with China and Mexico grew. The gap between the goods and services the United States sold and what it bought Read more