Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he "won't be unrealistic" about the "challenging" state of public finances.
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Problems brewing for the proper pint as Camra membership falls
For centuries, the wooden real ale pump has been the hallmark of a good British boozer. But now problems are brewing for the proper pint, as the Campaign for Real Ale has seen its membership sink to an eight-year low an…
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada , the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors with historically strong economic ties.
US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran
The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran, hoping to achieve with economic measures what military means have so far failed to do.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Households in Great Britain could owe their energy suppliers as much as £7bn by the end of the year after higher gas and electricity prices forecast for the winter kick in, an industry group is warning.
Rupert Lowe set to be paid as much for divisive posts on Elon Musk’s X as for being MP
Restore Britain leader paid up to £1,476 an hour by platform, which critics say is financially incentivising inflammatory content
Bessent announces campaign to cut Iran from global economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new measures Monday evening aimed at further isolating Iran’s economy, in the hope that the sweeping pressure campaign he has described as the “largest economic offensive …
Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
The group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic after proposing an overhaul of the stricken utility’s board.
Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
Subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price increases than in any other market in recent years, according to research.
US plans 7.5% China overcapacity tariff before Sept. 24 Xi-Trump summit
The Trump administration is preparing to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods under a Section 301 excess manufacturing capacity investigation — a rate that, when stacked onto the forced-labor duty imposed in July, woul…
Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’
Up to £464m has “moved through” more than 3,000 UK shell companies branded as beauty and convenience stores but apparently operating in the money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors, a new analysis sets out.
Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO
Shein, which built a fast-fashion empire on what seemed like impossibly low prices , has been forced to lower its own valuation in a cut-price stock market float, after falling into the red earlier this year.
Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash
A minister has pressed social media companies to remove content from their platforms showcasing dangerous driving after a fatal collision that killed seven people in Middlesbrough.
Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as Andy Burnham faces growing calls to help the UK’s struggling hospitality sector.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all of its train services in Great Britain on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham hit its control centre.
Former Abercrombie CEO mentally fit for sex-trafficking trial, judge says
Michael Jeffries is ruled mentally competent to stand trial after being hospitalized for months for dementia symptoms
Iran’s president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US ramps up sanctions
Authorities in Tehran have acknowledged that the Iranian people are facing “many problems” as the US intensifies its efforts to isolate the country’s economy with a range of sanctions that Donald Trump has called “the m…
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
Donald Trump has hit back at Canada after a breakdown in negotiations plunged the two countries into a trade war.
‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
At Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines that should be running full-time are now falling quiet for parts of the day, with workers being put on to maintenance and cleaning work while machines s…
Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Plans for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, after the government overturned the Conservatives’ de facto ban in 2015.
UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
Ministers have commissioned a pair of in-depth reports into how franchising businesses are policed in the UK, as the government considers introducing new laws after high-profile allegations about conduct in the sector.
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down.
First Bus bans under-16s in Stoke-on-Trent travelling alone after 6pm after disorder
For some, it is a quotidian nuisance that inevitably occurs when you are in the vicinity of teenagers. For others, it is an expression of modern-day lawlessness among young people.
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
On top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages , Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry about – long queues and waiting times caused by the bloc’s new border …