5 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...

Events

8 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.

Politics

12 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

43 h. ago Reeves places £39bn affordable homes plan at centre of spending review

But the chancellor’s large scale capital investment will contrast with tight budgets for many Whitehall departments

Economics

46 h. ago Meta plans to invest $15bn in Scale AI in bid to catch up to rivals

Deal would be one of the biggest of its kind and give Facebook parent a 49% stake in the start-up

Economics

3 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

7 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

7 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.

Politics

1 week ago China has ‘totally violated’ its trade agreement’ with the US, says Trump

President took to social media to denounce Beijing in the latest development in his ongoing tariff warDonald Trump declared that China has “totally violated its agreement” against the US on trade just two weeks after the countries reached a deal, raising fears that the trade war will continue to rattle the global economy.“I made a FAST DEAL with China in order to save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad situation,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday morning. “Everybody was happy! That is the good news!!! The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Drivers 'must avoid' buying these cheap tyres says motoring expert

Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has warned drivers to avoid buying some budget tyres - often made in China - which can prove to be a false economy in the long-run

Transport

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Events

3 w. ago China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

Key economic indicators show China's economy slowing somewhat in April, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast

Economics

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

Politics

3 w. ago Fears of 'mutiny' as Good Morning Britain faces biggest overhaul in its 11

With viewing figures now on the slide, Good Morning Britain is facing the biggest overhaul in its 11-year history as bosses try to cut costs.

Politics

3 w. ago Britain 'has asked to rejoin EU's pet passport scheme' to cut cost of taking animals to the continent

Some 250,000 UK pet owners were estimated to have taken their cats and dogs on holiday to the EU every year before Britain left the scheme when the Brexit transition period ended in January 2021.

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