Typhoon prompts Hong Kong to close schools, stock market
Hong Kong has suspended schools, stock market trading and government services as a typhoon passes to the south
How Gap and Benetton once ruled the fashion high street
Gap and Benetton became hugely successful fashion retailers from humble beginnings, but the idea of these two being so…
Emergency visas for 5,000 foreign lorry drivers will run out on Christmas Eve, ministers announce – The Independent
The hunt is on to also find 5,500 poultry staff to tackle shortages – but visas will only ‘be…
Wickes beats profit targets as DIY demand stays strong
Shares in the home improvement retailer rose after the positive trading update.
Spain’s govt steps in to halt record rise in power prices
Spain’s government is slashing energy taxes as part of a package of measures aimed at driving down household electricity…
Asian stocks higher as investors await US inflation data
Asian stock markets are mostly higher as investors wait for an update on U.S. inflation that has been stronger…
Average UK house price hit record high of £262,954 in August
The typical price is more than £23,600 higher than when the housing market was starting to reopen in June…
Budget trains to take on easyJet planes and LNER on East Coast main line – The Independent
‘Lumo’ will offer almost 400 miles of rail travel between London and Edinburgh for under £15
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