18 h. ago Fed chair warns of high inflation and slower growth as Trump tells him to cut interest rates – live

Federal Reserve chair says ‘we face a highly uncertain outlook’ as president tells him to cut interest ratesPeople in the US: how have your shopping habits changed due to Trump’s tariffs?Trump insists he won’t back down from global trade war as markets slumpThe Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

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22 h. ago ‘My policies will never change’: Trump doubles down on trade war after China announces retaliatory tariffs – live

US president says on Truth Social that ‘this is a great time to get rich’ despite China issuing a 34% tariff on all US goods The Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Sneaky ways young Brits could be tempted into 'conscription' as WW3 fears grow

Various warnings have been given by hawkish NATO generals in recent months, urging European nations to up their levels of preparedness, causing talk of possible conscription to circulate

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43 h. ago Scientists warn major US volcano is 'moving closer to an eruption' after earthquake activity increases

A massive US volcano looks like it will erupt in 'weeks to months,' scientists warn. It sits just 80 miles from a major city home to nearly 300,000 people.

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2 d. ago Tesla quarterly sales slump 13% amid backlash against Elon Musk

Drop is likely combination of ageing lineup, increased competition and backlash to Musk’s politicsTesla sales declined in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.The drop of 13% is likely due to a combination of factors, including its ageing lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of rightwing politics. It also is a warning that the company’s first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint investors. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Campaigners warn disposable vapes ban must be 'watertight' with two months to go

On June 1, the supply and sale of single-use vapes will be banned UK-wide after the Record's successful 'Bin The Vapes' campaign.

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4 d. ago DWP warning to pensioners as they risk missing out on monthly payment unless they do this one thing

The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income

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5 d. ago New DWP data prompts' inevitable' triple lock review – how it affects your pension

The state pension will rise by 4.1% from next month, but experts have warned that a review of the triple lock is now "inevitable" as new Department for Work and Pensions figures are released

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9 d. ago Busy Swansea road to close for a month as drivers warned to prepare for 'significant disruption'

The road has long been considered 'a dangerous junction', according to community leaders, who have said 'there is no other option' to closure

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9 d. ago Spring statement will lead to six months of ‘damaging speculation’, IFS warns

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves’ adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.

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9 d. ago US spies issued warning WEEKS AGO about Signal messaging app security fears and potential leaks

America's National Security Agency warned against mis-use of the Signal app last month - weeks before US President Donald Trump's top people sparked the notorious 'chatgate' attack plans scandal

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1 week ago Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

Inflation fell to 2.8% last month, but economists have warned price rises could accelerate next month.

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1 week ago Beware the new Isa trick where a bonus can last just THREE months, warns SYLVIA MORRIS

There are plenty of new accounts with rate increases popping up, but many of these now come with a bonus - which only lasts three months.

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves has six months to save her job: Rattled Labour MPs issue stark warning to Chancellor as unease over her £15bn plan to slash state spending  intensifies

The Chancellor is expected to announce deeper than expected cuts in her Spring Statement on Wednesday after she was forced to borrow an extra £20 billion over the first 11 months of the fiscal year

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2 w. ago Jobs market flatlines as businesses brace for Labour's national insurance bomb: Vacancies stall and unemployment rate sticks amid warnings of 'choppy waters' to come

Vacancies were effectively stalled in the three months to February, as experts warned there is little sign of 'momentum' as 'choppier waters' loom.

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis' urgent warning for people to check their payslips this month

The Money Saving Expert had an important message for anyone who gets paid during the final episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, urging viewers to act now

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2 w. ago Millions of workers warned to 'check payslips' as wage changes come in next month

The government has announced it is increasing National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage levels - but is urging workers to check their payslips to make sure they are being paid correctly

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis warns people need to check payslips this month as 'millions are wrong'

Wrong tax codes from as far back as 2020 could be worth a small fortune, but need to be claimed by April 5.

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2 w. ago You ARE entitled to compensation if your online banking is hit by an outage: SYLVIA MORRIS explains how

Bank websites and apps seem to go down all the time at the moment, leaving their customers unable to access their own money.

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2 w. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – as it happened

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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