Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech.
Major fires still a risk under ‘spineless’ new safety law, construction boss warns
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from ÂŁ1m to ÂŁ2.5m.
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
Our son can’t come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley’s 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the
Bet365 boss pay package rises to ÂŁ280m
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain’s highest-paid bosses.