26 h. ago 7 Hearts next manager candidates as key Jamestown metric applied to unearth choices who understand Gorgie Rules

Neil Critchley is gone and now Andrew McKinlay and Graeme Jones must crunch the numbers to find his replacement

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59 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Trump's White House is consumed by screaming matches, humiliating U

The most important meeting in Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the Oval Office, a totemic milestone he will pass next Wednesday, took place earlier this week.

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3 d. ago Company insolvencies jump in March ahead of cost increases and tariffs

The figures relate to the period directly before firms faced higher employment costs, with company national insurance contributions rising in April.

Economics

9 d. ago ANDREW NEIL: Farage beware! No politician aspiring to win power should want to align themselves with Trump's dumpster fire

He entered the White House on January 20 with an average approval rating of +6 per cent. That has since slumped into negative territory, with his average approval rating now -4 per cent.

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9 d. ago Most people unaware National Insurance impacts State Pension payments in retirement

A new survey found over half of respondents admitted they had no idea of the current value of State Pension.

Economics

1 week ago Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% – business live

Gold surges nearly 2% to new record high; UK food inflation slows and fuel prices fall while clothes prices riseFinancial markets are betting on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England meeting at its May meeting, estimating an 86% probability.They have fully priced in three quarter-point rate reductions this year.A sharp pickup in inflation from April is all but guaranteed. Ofgem’s 6.4% increase to its price cap, after a large fall last year, means we expect the energy component will add 0.7ppts to CPI inflation in April. A significant increase in water bills means the contribution from the core goods category is also set to rise. In addition, we expect businesses to pass on some of the increase in labour costs caused by the recent rises in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage onto consumers. Inflation is likely to peak in the autumn, before starting to cool as the contribution from the energy category fades.The MPC has lowered Bank R...

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2 w. ago End of the fish and chip shop? Owners reveal how rising prices and Labour's National Insurance rise have wiped out their profits

Fish and chip shop owners have revealed they are no longer turning a profit from selling cod, amid rising costs and tightening fishing quotas - as some say they fear going out of business altogether.

Economics

2 w. ago Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney

The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

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2 w. ago Shoe store closing down after 60 years in another 'loss' to the high street as owner blames Labour's budget and 'rapidly rising costs'

A spokesperson said the closure of one of its longest standing branches is due to the upcoming employer National Insurance Contributions, a decrease in business rate relief and lower footfall.

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2 w. ago Trump's reckless tariff policy and determination to cut taxes means he will have to borrow trillions at a time when the interest rate on government debt is spiralling

Trump's economic policies may seem like a great idea to those he's surrounded himself with in the White House - but to sensible people they threaten to send inflation spiralling and make us all poorer

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2 w. ago New State Pension payment warning for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning as thousands miss state pension deadline after HMRC error

This weekend gone was your last chance to purchase missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 - but MSE reports that the website where you make the top-ups was mistakenly taken offline early

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2 w. ago Thousands hit by HMRC error were 'blocked' from boosting State Pension before key deadline

HMRC has confirmed that thousands were locked out of their National Insurance contribution system due to an error

Events

2 w. ago ANDREW NEIL: Radical government can get us through this crisis. Starmer is talking the talk

The gap between Keir Starmer's rhetoric in response to Donald Trump 's tariffs and the measures he proposes to deal with them is wider than the Grand Canyon.

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2 w. ago 'We are in crisis': Soaring fish and chip prices to over £13 threaten the future of Wales’ chippies

With shrinking fish quotas, rising inflation, and higher National Insurance and wage costs, Wales’ independent chip shops are under intense financial pressure.

Economics

2 w. ago Major Scots charity forced to axe support group after Labour national insurance hike

Epilepsy Scotland chief executive Lesslie Young called on the NI to be scrapped

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2 w. ago Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

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3 w. ago National Insurance Contributions: what do new employers NICs changes and rates increase mean for UK workers?

Businesses are bracing for higher costs, and could squeeze workers even more 💼

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3 w. ago Workers facing a hit of up to £11,000 over the next five years due to Labour's 'job tax' as National Insurance rise comes into effect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' hike to employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), which she announced in October, is now in effect and is set to keep down wages.

Economics

3 w. ago MEL STRIDE: Let this be a lesson to Labour: Only businesses can create prosperity

Labour's National Insurance jobs tax came into force yesterday - a damaging move that penalises work, imposes a £25billion burden on employers and will make the country poorer.

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