Credit-card debt in the U.S. hit another record after an unusually ... "We saw a larger-than-usual pop this holiday season," said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate.

The tax will hit tourists staying in holiday hotspots. Gareth Davies, manager of an outdoor centre in Snowdonia National Park said he fears the levy would impact schoolchildren from deprived areas ...

"As soon as we cross the chasm, hit open omnivores ... and some of the imported goods with these additives include Swedish Fish, Jolly Rancher Hard Candy and Fanta Pineapple.