Entries by BBC News

Takeaway owner delivers 1,000 gifts to children

Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.

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The ‘winners and losers’ in Universal UK’s plan to rival Disneyland Paris

Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.

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Supply ‘too reliant’ on one asset, says water firm boss

South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.

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London’s West End bucks Christmas shopping trends

While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers.

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Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her

Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

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Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

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Millions head off for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.

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French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

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Young people will feel burden of UK’s ageing society, report suggests

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

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