1 week ago Minister hopes supreme court’s gender ruling will ‘draw a line’ under trans debate – UK politics live

Health minister Karen Smyth says ‘it’s good we have clarity for women’ as Tories call for ruling to be ‘reinforced with legislation’Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has highlighted the recent report by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) which suggested business confidence in the UK has dipped severely.In a post to social media, the recently knighted MP said:I take no pleasure in the ICAEW’s latest survey, which reveals UK business confidence has slipped into negative territory for the first three months of 2025, thanks to Labour’s anti-business budget.Tax burden tops the list of concerns for the second quarter in a row, with 56% of businesses saying it’s their greatest challenge. Red tape follows closely, with 43% of companies reporting increased strain. Rising costs and wage pressures continue to squeeze profits, with investment growth remaining sluggish.Single-sex services like changing rooms must be based on biological sex. If a male person is allowed...

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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 Coatbridge firm Orr Decorators provisionally liquidated and all 32 staff made redundant

Losses were incurred as a result of rising costs and overheads which, in turn, led to "significant cashflow pressures".

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3 w. ago Fruit juice costing 10p could slash cholesterol and blood pressure

High blood pressure and cholesterol are two very common health concerns in the UK, but a new study has found that a popular breakfast drink could help keep them at bay

Events

3 w. ago Nearly half of Britons feel more stressed than they did six months ago amid growing cost of living pressures

The cost-of-living crisis has been identified as the leading source of stress by survey participants, with 43 percent reporting that it has exacerbated existing issues

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3 w. ago How to avoid common pressure washer mistakes that hike up your energy bills

Using a pressure washer is a quick and efficient way to clean your outdoor spaces, but using it incorrectly could cost you more money in bills - here's what you need to know

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3 w. ago Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos cancels dividend after debt pile surpasses €10bn

Chemicals producer Ineos operates in Europe, the US and Asia and has come under increasing cost pressures of late

Politics

3 w. ago How much it costs to use a pressure washer and how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a makeover, and a pressure washer is ideal for a quick and effective clean - here’s how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

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3 w. ago Full list of new Cardiff Bus fares as prices go up because of 'cost pressures'

The firm which runs the majority of the capital's bus transport says costs have continued to rise

Economics