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Families struggling to get by due to price rises

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 05:17
Bills including council tax, water, internet and broadband have increased, as well as food and fuel.

A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 04:43
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

Oil jumps and shares fall after Trump Iran address

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 04:05
The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 23:10
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 23:10
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 22:35
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Call for business rates reform as Scots face cost of living crunch

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:50
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:45
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:29
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:47
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:47
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:19
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:58
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:58
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:49
European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:15
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:15
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 08:07
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 07:09
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:33
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

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