In a year marked by wars, extreme weather and general wickedness, many dispatches defaulted to a distinctly dark tone. But as our correspondents traversed the globe, they found pockets of light ...

A big increase in business taxes next year will weigh on employment and growth ... a perfect match for classic Christmas desserts like pudding or mince pies, but it also pairs wonderfully with ...

It is one of the most popular times of the year to propose - according to Bridebook ... A famous ad featuring a woman with a ring said: "Two months' salary showed the future Mrs Smith what ...