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Labour’s benefit cuts could cost UK economy billions, warns Trussell Trust
Keir Starmer’s Labour government has been warned that its tough stance on benefits risks costing the UK economy more than £38 billion a year while pushing more people into poverty and increasing pressure on public services. The anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust said that, despite Labour’s repeated promises of noContinue Reading
UK supermarkets spend hundreds of millions on promotions as grocery price war intensifies
Britain’s biggest supermarkets are pumping hundreds of millions of pounds into promotional deals as competition in the grocery sector heats up amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Almost 30 per cent of supermarket spending was on special offers and discounts in the four weeks to 20 April, according to figuresContinue Reading
Trump poised to ease impact of car tariffs with reimbursement plan for US automakers
President Trump is preparing to soften the blow of his new car tariffs by introducing measures that would prevent stacking duties and offer partial reimbursements to US carmakers for imported parts. The car tariffs, which came into effect on April 3 and are set to extend to car parts onContinue Reading
Jon Stewart says Donald Trump is ageing the nation like Tom Hanks in ‘Cast Away’ as president marks 100 days
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump as the president marks 100 days in office, comparing the Republican’s return to the White HouseContinue Reading
Oil refining comes to an end in Scotland as Grangemouth halts processing work
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed. TheContinue Reading
The ancient sites finally revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilization
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Archaeologists are revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilization – believed to be the oldest in the world. OngoingContinue Reading
Male health workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say
Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free Male health workers should be allowed to perform breast screening examinations to help tackle workforce shortages, experts have said in a callContinue Reading
Spiders found spinning soundproof webs to adapt to noisy city life
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Urban noise such as from traffic, aeroplanes and construction is forcing some spiders to weave “soundproof webbing” that transmits vibrations differently,Continue Reading
National Express owner announces boss’s departure and deeper losses
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails National Express owner Mobico has announced the departure of its boss as the transport giantContinue Reading
John Higgins vs Mark Williams Crucible updates before Ronnie O’Sullivan clash
Luca Brecel’s luck was in on Monday as he finished off Ding Junhui to book his place in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. The 2023 champion has shown glimpses of the form that sparked his surreal success in Sheffield two years ago, and his latest win was inevitableContinue Reading