‘This is business as usual’: boss of bombed Ukrainian vodka maker seeks to expand exports Nemiroff says products still reaching UK chains such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco despite production difficulties
US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry US president says oil majors primed to invest in rebuilding infrastructure following Maduro ouster
End of the line for diesel fumes at London St Pancras as new trains arrive East Midlands railway will switch to bi-mode Aurora fleet to cut emissions and noise but elsewhere electrification is delayed
Feeling the bite: is Greggs on a roll or is its expansion overbaked? UK pastry chain has plans for two new factories and 800 more branches, despite sales falling in 2025 and analysts questioning brand’s direction
New year money: 26 tools and apps to help you sort your finances in 2026 From cheaper shopping to tax and travel cash, there is a host of resources to help you out. We pick some of the best
‘Sunshine Saturday’: UK firms expect 5% January rise in holiday bookings Quieter destinations, such as Malta’s sister island, Gozo, and long-haul locations are expected to be popular
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s biggest electric car seller Sales at Elon Musk’s company slump after Donald Trump’s withdrawal of EV subsidies
FTSE 100 hits 10,000 point milestone for first time, after best year of gains since 2009 – as it happened The UK’s blue-chip stock index briefly rallied above the 10,000 milestone, before falling back slightly
Ørsted files legal challenge against US government over windfarm lease freeze Europe’s biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm project
Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’ Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement
‘Social listening’: Unilever seeks to capitalise on Vaseline’s TikTok moment Multinational boosts online chatter after social media users showcase product’s widespread use in life hacks
Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs US cuts proposed levies to between 2% and 14% despite accusing Italian producers of selling at unfairly low prices
Brighton’s historic Palace Pier up for sale as tourist numbers fall BPG hopes to find buyer for Grade II-listed structure by summer after slump in profits and rising costs
UK house prices unexpectedly fell at end of year, Nationwide says Average property price drops by 0.4% in December to £271,068 after forecasts of 0.1% month-on-month rise
FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 mark for first time, capping stellar year for UK market Blue-chip share index, created in 1984, has risen by more than 20% over past 12 months