
HS2: Grant Shapps balks at betrayal claims over scrapped rail plan - BBC News
The transport secretary says the "vast majority" of train journeys will be faster amid backlash.

Amazon Black Friday UK sales are here, and we're live updating all the best deals - TechRadar
If you're after great savings with Amazon, then we're here to help

Government tightens rules on mobile phone usage while driving - Autocar
Filming, taking photos and selecting music will all be specifically banned under tightened rules

Workers offered unlimited holiday to stop burnout - BBC News
Stockbroking firm FinnCap says staff must take at least four weeks off from next year.

Outrage over city centre bin room converted into 'studio flat' for £600 a month - Mirror.co.uk
The property in Manchester was put up for rent on Rightmove, where it is described as a 'modern studio' that has been 'newly refurbished'. The room appears to have no windows

Tesco's Christmas advert sparks thousands of complaints over 'discrimination' - Manchester Evening News
It's the most complained about TV advert of the year.

Six points on your license if you handle your phone at the wheel under new laws - Daily Mail
Tougher laws taking effect early next year will make phone use while driving in Britain illegal in almost all circumstances.

Martin Lewis urges people claiming certain benefits not to miss out on £1,200 bonus - Scottish Daily Record
The bonus scheme is only available to people claiming Universal Credit and Tax Credits.

6 new stores confirmed to open in Nottingham's Victoria Centre - Nottinghamshire Live
A selection of new kiosks are also opening on the lower mall

Spain: Plane evacuated after authorities received a 'bomb threat' - Metro
More than 100 people were on board the plane when it made an 'emergency landing' but no explosives were found.

Bitcoin Dumps Below $56K as Cryptocurrency Correction Worsens - CryptoPotato
Bitcoin prices have fallen to their lowest levels since mid-October as the cryptocurrency market correction continues to deepen.
Oxford post delays: Royal Mail blames new routes and sickness - Oxford Mail
Royal Mail has blamed revised post routes and staff sickness for the post delays in Oxford.