Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

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Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales

The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

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House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

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Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise

One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

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Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

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How much are energy bills going up?

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.

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Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss

The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.

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Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

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