- Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolateyChristmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
- EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for UkraineAfter almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
- UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in OctoberThe impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
- No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protestThe government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.
- Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controlsThe building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.
- Lululemon boss to step down early next yearCalvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.
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December 2025
- Top earners see an increase in HMRC investigations
- Treasury dealt blow as thousands of EV drivers use tax loophole
- Many risk paying tax twice due to multiple HMRC letter demands
- Snail farms discovered in London offices in tax avoidance scheme
- December Questions and Answers
- December Key Dates
- Autumn Budget 2025
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