The struggling DIY chain Homebase has collapsed into administration, leaving thousands of workers facing an uncertain future, despite the purchase of the bulk of its stores by the owner of The Range homeware retailer. Gavin Park, Gavin Maher and Adele Macleod from the financial advisory firm Teneo were appointed as joint administrators of Homebase’s owners, HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited. – Guardian

London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open two points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0.06% on Wednesday at 8,030.33.

Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly Thursday in the western German city of Aachen. They weren't waiting for the latest phone or luxury handbag release: they were after a taste of a new chocolate bar.

The future US president will appoint Elon Musk (together with Vivek Ramaswamy) to head a new office for government efficiency (independent of the Office of Management and Budget).

Hardeep Singh Puri discusses hopes for oil market stability with increased production from western countries like the U.S. and Canada.

The Big Issue magazine said its study revealed a "troubling picture" of housing vulnerability

Waste collectors and hospitality workers are claiming the deposits on containers discarded or left behind by customers, according to correspondence seen by the Irish Mirror

Crude Oil steadies and consolidates recent losses after the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its monthly report for November on Thursday. The IEA follows the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outlook released earlier

Infowars, Alex Jones' bankrupt far-right conspiracy theory outlet, has a new owner: satirical news site The Onion.

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction.

MEPs have voted for targeted sanctions against Russia's so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers which has allowed Moscow to export large volumes of crude oil and petroleum products despite EU, G7 and international sanctions.

Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules on jurisdiction in complaints related to Medisep scheme.

FEC also approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

FEC also approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $68.40 on Friday.

State Bank of India staff of Mahabubnagar Clock Tower branch saved one of its customers from digital arrest and cyber fraud on Thursday.

The Onion wins bid for Alex Jones' Infowars, plans to relaunch as parody site, sparking controversy and legal challenges.