Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.
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Eurostar services resume after major disruption
Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.
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Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours
The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.
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Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc
It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.
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House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide
The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut.
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Françoise Bettencourt Meyer: L’Oréal heiress first woman to amass $100bn fortune
The French beauty empire is on track for its best stock market performance in decades.
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Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
The airplane maker is urging airlines to inspect rudder control systems on the planes.
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Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking
Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.
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Post Office cash withdrawals reach record high before Christmas
More than £62m was withdrawn on the Friday before Christmas according to the Post Office.
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Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops
UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.
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