Tuesday newspaper round-up: John Lewis, Rolls-Royce, Online retailers

24th Dec 2013 07:33

Sales of kitchen appliances have more than doubled in the run up to Christmas, said retailer John Lewis. The department store chain said it is hopeful of a last minute spending rush ahead of the holidays. - The Telegraph.More than 100m people are expected to visit retail websites as the world catches up on its last-minute Christmas shopping online. For the first time there are expected to be more than 3bn visits to internet retailers in December, according to the credit checking group Experian. - The TimesThe Serious Fraud Office has launched a formal investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption at engine maker Rolls-Royce that could lead to criminal prosecutions. - The Telegraph The SFO's move amounts to a stepping up of its inquiry into Rolls-Royce, which last year disclosed that the law enforcement agency had asked for information about allegations of malpractice in Indonesia and China. - The Financial TimesThe cost of renting a property in England and Wales rose twice as fast as weekly earnings in the 11-months to November, amid surging demand for homes. - The Independent CJ