The founder of Money Saving Expert said he believed the Government must intervene now to ensure households do not suffer.

The National Security and Investment Act covers 17 sectors of the economy and means overseas investors could face greater scrutiny.

The ex-boardroom regular has held positions on boards including Marks and Spencer, British American Tobacco, Rio Tinto and SAB Miller.

The consumer champion said the honour follows a tough period in which he had to learn quickly and advise others on how best to navigate Covid support.

On January 1 a new series of rules come into place for goods shipped to the UK as part of the post-Brexit trade agreement.

The retailer said global supply chain issues and rising costs of raw materials have forced it to raise prices.

The bank accidently made double payments to 75,000 businesses and individuals from its own reserves and is working to get it back.

The British Frozen Food Federation said new border controls on animal and plant products from the EU could see major delays at ports from January 1.

New data from UKHospitality found city centres were particularly hard hit as Christmas parties were cancelled and people returned to home-working.

The supermarket said the rise will come into force from February and follows a similar move by rival Lidl.

IAG said the £420 million takeover will now not happen.

The retailer said sales in the UK and Ireland fell 4% to £2.5 billion for the six months to the end of October compared with last year.

The supermarket said it aims to cut emissions by working more closely with its own-brand suppliers.

The online grocer said sales fell nearly 4% in the past three months but bosses are celebrating a win in infringement proceedings in the US.

Patrick Drahi said he has no plans to make a bid for the company but the Government said it is ‘monitoring the situation carefully’.

Unite the union has written to the chief executive of the City watchdog warning of ‘grave concerns’ among staff.

Only 69.4% of LV members voted in favour of the deal, with 75% needed to pass the resolution, meaning the business retains its mutual status.

The head of DS Smith said raw materials, wage increases and energy costs have all hit but the business could benefit from another online boom.

The convenience store chain said more than 300 sites have been affected and are unable to process card transactions.

UK and Finnish authorities have said 16 and 17-year-olds must be fully vaccinated before meeting Santa despite majority only having one jab.