Consumer test drive: can AI do your Christmas gift shopping for you?

The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed

‘What to buy Dad for Christmas’: is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shots

Ofgem proposes cutting debt by giving new residents with no supply deal limited credit before they are cut off

Why proposals for a shorter working week are winning over teachers and parents – despite the logistical headaches

Alluvi continues sales on Telegram after MHRA seized counterfeit, unlicensed retatrutide and tirzepatide pens

High street banks dodged a windfall tax – now they should invest in growth of local lenders

Banks and specialist lenders will not pay tax on compensation payouts, sidestepping 2015 rule

Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good deals

Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax year

Exclusive: Plans to offset increase in minimum ‘fair pay’ set by Living Wage Foundation will affect 5,400 employees

Halifax says average price of house was a record £299,892 in November but that affordability is at its strongest since 2015

From picking Royal Mail or a courier firm to avoiding post office queues, here’s how to have a stress-free experience

Bank of England and FCA to join city minister in Rochdale amid plans to streamline regulation and expand expert support

Access to nature and essential services and friendliness of the people led ‘gateway to the Dales’ to top Rightmove index

Plan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill