Despite an overall tough festive period for retailers, online jewelery demand helped boost retail sales in December. Statistics show. Sales were up 0.4% from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, citing online jewelers reporting increased demand for precious metals such as gold and silver. Internet shopping performed well, while supermarket and…
getty images Higher tobacco prices and airfares have pushed Britain’s inflation rate higher for the first time in five months, official data showed. Growth of 3.4% in the year to December was better than expected, with most economists predicting only modest growth. However, analysts do not think this marks the beginning of a longer, upward…
getty images Pay growth in the UK slowed to 4.5% between September and November following a sharp slowdown in private sector pay growth, official data showed. Average wages, excluding bonuses, slowed from the 4.6% increase recorded between August and October. The pace of wage growth for people working in private businesses has fallen to the…
Massive explosions have caused buildings to collapse and be on fire in the Dutch city of Utrecht, leaving four people injured and others feared buried under debris. 19:06, 15 January 2026 Updated 19:18, 15 January 2026 At least four people have been injured and there are fears that others may be trapped under debris after…
Ukraine struggles to restore heat and power as temperatures drop to -19°C. Published on January 15, 2026.15 January 2026. Click here to share this article on social media. share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a state of emergency is being declared for Ukraine’s energy sector, as thousands of homes are left without heat…
