13 h. ago Increase summer income and cut costs by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that there will be no more one-off payments to help people cope with the cost of living crisis in 2025

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35 h. ago Tuna, beans, Spam: Trump’s tariffs threaten the canned foods millions rely on to survive

The US president vowed to cut food costs, but experts warn metal tariffs may raise prices in a matter of monthsCanned foods make up a big part of 20-year-old Cale Johnson’s diet: tuna, corned beef hash, beans, chicken soup, Spam and fruit. They’re affordable and have a long shelf life, which is essential for many people in the US like Johnson, who earns a low income and works two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student in Omaha, Nebraska.In the days after Donald Trump’s recent decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, Johnson says he’s worried. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Boost your summer income and cut costs by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

Setting aside 10 minutes this weekend could boost your income this summer.

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42 h. ago No new money to help cut UK business’s energy costs in spending review

Talks on scheme failed to reach deal before Wednesday’s announcement

Economics

4 d. ago A £25m project could bring more than 700 new jobs to a Greater Manchester town

The major scheme is about to get underway and should be completed by July 2026.

Economics

4 d. ago Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.

Economics

4 d. ago Neville Chamberlain's naive words of optimism six days before WWII began

The beleaguered British prime minister pursued an appeasement policy with Nazi Germany in a bid to prevent an escalation into a global conflict.

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8 d. ago Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs amid economic and tariff pressure

The Tide detergent and Pampers maker plans global restructuring as US consumers pull back and trade costs riseProcter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, in the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxious about the economy. The job cuts, announced at the Deutsche Bank consumer conference in Paris on Thursday, make up about 15% of its current non-manufacturing workforce, said chief financial officer Andre Schulten. “This restructuring program is an important step toward ensuring our ability to deliver our long-term algorithm over the coming two to three years,” Schulten said. “It does not, however, remove the near-term challenges that we currently face.” Procter & Gamble, based in Cincinnati, had approximately 108,000 employees worldwide in June 2024. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring program. Procter & Gamble will also end ...

Economics

8 d. ago Broadband expert shares simple ways to cut streaming subscription costs this month

Almost 70 per cent of UK households pay for at least one streaming service.

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2 w. ago European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as the economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices

Economics

2 w. ago How WILL you pay for that, Nigel? Farage admits Reform's costings might be 'optimistic' as he vows '£80bn' tax cut while axing two

Nigel Farage trolled that Keir Starmer is 'terrified' of the threat from the insurgents as he committed to scrap the two-child benefit cap and fully restore winter fuel payments.

Economics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer considering DWP benefit cut changes after PIP backlash

The Prime Minister is said to be considering “tweaks” to welfare cuts planned by the Government

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2 w. ago Dundee University strikes: Staff in new walkout over hundreds of threatened job cuts

The strikes come in response to the university’s decision to cut 700 jobs

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2 w. ago Dundee University facing staff strikes over 700 threatened job cuts

The strikes come in response to the university’s decision to cut 700 jobs.

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2 w. ago Major UK supermarket makes big change that not everyone will like

As UK supermarkets look to cut costs, one major High Street name has confirmed its scrapping a much-needed aspect of its stores, and instead bringing in a high-tech replacement

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3 w. ago Missile manufacturer to create 700 jobs in huge £200m investment for Greater Manchester

Missile manufacturer MBDA has unveiled a £200m programme

Economics

3 w. ago Harvey Nichols could scrap its luxury hampers in bid to cut costs

The department store business is undergoing a three-year turnaround programme under recently-appointed boss Julia Goddard

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3 w. ago Vodafone swings to loss but says German arm will return to growth this year

The group slumped to an annual operating loss of 411 million euros (£346 million) against earnings of 3.67 billion (£3.09 billion) the previous year.

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3 w. ago Superdrug expert shares ‘prescription price hack everyone should know’

Some simple requests before you pay could cut down the cost of the exact same medications

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3 w. ago Avoid using your washing machine during these specific hours to cut energy costs

Washing machines are one of the most energy-hungry appliances in your home, but you could cut costs this summer by making one simple change to your washing routine

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