business
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is “destructive” and “economic self-harm”. Source link
How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood. Source link
Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without. Source link
Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly. Source link
Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall
Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them. Source link
Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital. Source link
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by ‘shrinkflation’ and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content. Source link
Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items. Source link
Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community'
A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes. Source link
UK Economy Shrinks by 0.1%
The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely Source link