Keir Starmer to make Iceland boss Richard Walker a Labour peer Appointment marks a rapid political transformation for a former Tory donor and potential candidate for MP
Let it be: Paul McCartney urges EU to drop ban on veggie ‘burgers’ and ‘sausages’ Former Beatle argues use of terms for meat-free products ‘encourages attitudes essential to our health’
It’s still not OK, boomer: younger Americans are flailing – and mad as hell For young Americans, not being able to buy a house is more than a sob story. It’s the symbol of a broken social contract and a generational betrayal
‘You have to stay curious’: Michael Kors on his inclusive brand’s global rise With a return to thinness in the fashion industry, catwalks spanning size, age and race may be the secret of the Kors appeal
Company linked to raid on illicit weight-loss drug facility still selling unlicensed drugs Alluvi continues sales on Telegram after MHRA seized counterfeit, unlicensed retatrutide and tirzepatide pens
Canada may approve a new oil pipeline. First Nations fear another ‘worst-case scenario’ Mark Carney is considering lifting a tanker ban that has protected coastal communities for 53 years
Forcing UK banks to support credit unions would help keep loan sharks at bay High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders
The K-shaped Christmas: wealthy few drive holiday spending splurge while many struggle to get by A soaring stock market rewards the already well-off but Trump’s handling of the economy has caused his approval ratings to plunge
Gambling addicts risk losing ‘life-saving’ help due to funding overhaul, say UK charities Specialist clinics and support groups call for government emergency support due to delays caused by new levy system
Warner Bros Disaster? Netflix inks deal for troubled Hollywood giant David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros Discovery, promised ‘everyone’ would win by combining the storied Hollywood studios with his reality TV giant. Instead, many lost
Ministers urged to close £2bn tax loophole in car finance scandal Banks and specialist lenders will not pay tax on compensation payouts, sidestepping 2015 rule
Fir real: expert tips on picking the perfect Christmas tree for the best price in the UK Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals
HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax year
‘This merger must be blocked’: Netflix-Warner Bros deal faces fierce backlash US politicians and Hollywood guilds have voiced concerns against the proposed $83bn purchase of the studio