Covid: Omicron fears cause wave of hotel cancellations
Craig TaylorBest Western is one hotel group that has seen many customers scrapping Christmas bookings. BBC News – Business
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UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year
Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama. BBC News – Business
Asda charters cargo ship to prevent Christmas shortages
Supermarket says the move ensures it will not run out of decorations, gifts and toys. BBC News – Business
Covid: Shares hit as new variant rattles investors
Airlines and oil firms slide as FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffers biggest drop in more than a year. BBC News – Business
737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns
Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service. BBC News – Business
Orbit Energy becomes the latest UK firm to go bust
The UK energy market has seen 23 companies collapse since September after wholesale gas prices rose. BBC News – Business