UK toy sales rise as 'kidults' turn to Lego and Pokémon
Business 2025-11-12 09:00
Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Business 2025-11-12 08:00
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Business 2025-11-12 08:00
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.
Wolff to sell stake valuing Mercedes F1 at £4.6bn
Top Stories 2025-11-12 06:00
Toto Wolff is in advanced talks to sell part of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team, with the proposed sale valuing the team at a record £4.6bn.
Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say
Politics 2025-11-12 05:00
Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.
Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress
World 2025-11-12 05:00
Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.
US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean
World 2025-11-12 05:00
The US Navy's Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world's largest warship.
Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record
Technology 2025-11-12 02:00
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.
Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business
Business 2025-11-12 02:00
The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life
Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Business 2025-11-12 02:00
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
