British factory output contracted at the fastest rate in 11 months in December, amid a swathe of job losses, growing concerns ...

More than 13,000 high street stores were shuttered for good last year as experts warned there is “worse set to come” in 2025 ...

In contrast, the US’s top stock market index, the S&P 500, surged about 25% in 2024 thanks to a rally for technology giants ...