53 h. ago ‘Empty shelves, higher prices’: Americans tell of cost of Trump’s tariffs

US consumers say price rises caused by president’s tariffs contradicts his promise to make life more affordableAs a mother of two, Paige Harris has noticed a change in the way she shops for her family.“Items that I have bought regularly have gone up in price steadily,” she said. “From hair dye to baby formula, our grocery list has gotten smaller while our budget has had to increase. Meats like steak are a no-go for our household.” Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Blue plaque to be unveiled in honour of Thomas the Tank Engine creator

Reverend Wilbert Awdry lived in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Events

5 d. ago Indigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing state intimidation

Critics say referendum on rewriting country’s eco-friendly constitution is president’s latest pro-extractivist moveIndigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing a wave of state intimidation ahead of a national referendum next month on whether to rewrite the world’s only constitution that recognises the rights of nature.The pressure is being applied by the rightwing president, Daniel Noboa, who has begun his second term with a Trumpian agenda of consolidating power and sweeping away legal and social barriers to extractivist businesses, such as mining. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Grocery price inflation climbs as shoppers drop environmentally friendly choices

The figure has nudged back up to 5.2% from last month’s 4.9%, according to Worldpanel by Numerator, formerly Kantar.

Economics

8 d. ago Shoppers save huge 68% on classic sheepskin mini boots as temperatures drop

Wave goodbye to sacraficing practicality and comfort for style with these classic sheepskin mini boots that are now a whopping 68% off, as we head deeper into the colder seasons

Politics

1 week ago Lego advent calendars drop to as little as £5 when shoppers do one thing

From Star Wars, Minecraft and Harry Potter to Lego City and Lego Friends, there are some huge discounts available for bargain hunters who act quickly to snap up a limited time deal stack

Economics

2 w. ago I took my kids to Copenhagen to pick up litter – and they loved it

The Danish capital’s Copenpay scheme rewards tourists who take environmentally friendly actions – but can it convince two teenagers? Robin McKelvie set off on a city break to find out

Politics

3 w. ago Tesco not ‘losing grip’ on UK grocery market despite persistent price war

Investors will be hoping the grocery giant is maintaining sales growth when it publishes its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Economics