Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm. Source: Original News
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‘Throw the parcel at the door’ – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm – a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries. Source: Original News
Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly. Source: Original News
Nationwide fined £44m for ‘ineffective’ crime controls
The building society failed to monitor its customers’ activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says. Source: Original News
No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget. Source: Original News
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty. Source: Original News
EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia’s frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
After 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. Source: Original News
Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by ‘shrinkflation’ and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content. Source: Original News
Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky. Source: Original News
Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
The “healthier” fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators. Source: Original News