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While most of us will be relaxing on Christmas Day, spare a thought for the many people who will be working.

The US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold and says it "can be patient" over any decision to raise them, sending stocks higher.

More shares in Lloyds Banking Group are to be sold by the government, in a move which could raise up to £3bn.

The German government approves plans for a controversial road toll, including charging foreigners for using the Autobahn.

London's benchmark index closed marginally higher on Wednesday, after the Russian central bank pledged to provide additional capital to the country's banks, if necessary.

Newly merged Dixons Carphone says it saw a "barnstorming performance" in the UK and Ireland, but "tougher" conditions in its smaller European business.