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Brass monkeys: Fears for escaped primates as temperatures drop to -20C

Police are trying to track down dozens of monkeys that escaped after the truck transporting them crashed in Pennsylvania.

First-time buyers surge: 'I couldn't keep paying rent'

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest.

Police response to £3.9m fraud branded woeful

Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated.

First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent'

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest.

Firms call for urgent help with energy bills

Five business groups write to Chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for support for firms on energy costs.

Trains told to get rid of torrent of 'Tannoy spam'

Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful.

Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project.

Ex-Credit Suisse chief also broke Covid rules going to Euros final

Ex-Credit Suisse chief António Horta-Osório went to Wembley on same day he attended Wimbledon.

Omicron spread led shoppers to desert High Street

Retail sales fell 3.7% last month as Plan B restrictions hit pre-Christmas spending.

UK retail sales fall in December amid Omicron spread

Retail sales fell 3.7% last month as Plan B restrictions hit pre-Christmas spending.

Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in funding

Britishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a project that will create thousands of jobs.

Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash

The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online.

Toyota Land Cruiser customers in Japan face four-year wait

The firm also said it will slow production at up to 11 plants in Japan due to rising Covid infections.

Peloton pushes back at production pause report after shares plunge

Its shares fell more than 20% after a report that it planned to temporarily stop production of its machines.

Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellers

Collinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business.