Josie Clarke

Back in 2017, regulator Ofcom took BT to task, claiming it had over-stepped the mark by overcharging millions of landline users since 2015

BT has successfully defeated a hefty £1.3 billion class action lawsuit which claimed the telecom giant had "disproportionately overcharged" its landline customers.

Retail footfall was 11.4% down on last year over the final full week before Christmas, according to Rendle Intelligence and Insights.

Retail footfall was down by 11.4% on the same week last year in the final full week before Christmas, according to Rendle Intelligence and Insights, as figures suggest a 'disastrous' Christmas for the high street

High street footfall was 5.3% lower on December 23 than the same day last year as cost-of-living pressures continued for many households, according to the latest figures.

Footfall was up by 31% across all UK retail destinations up until noon on Tuesday compared with Christmas Eve last year – although that was a Sunday.

Footfall was up by 31% across all UK retail destinations up until noon on Tuesday compared with Christmas Eve last year – although that was a Sunday.

Retailers had hoped for a sales bonanza on the peak Christmas shopping day, but cost-of-living pressures continued for many households, according to the latest figures

On December 23, high street footfall was recorded at 5.3% lower than the same day in the previous year, as households continued to feel the pinch from cost-of-living pressures, the latest figures have shown.

Music stars Taylor Swift and Oasis, great sporting moments at the Euros and the Olympics, and what felt like an almost entirely rainy year, influenced consumer spending this year.