43 h. ago Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives

We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demandsBillions of dollars in clean energy spending and jobs have overwhelmingly flowed to parts of the US represented by Republican lawmakers. But these members of Congress are still largely reticent to break with Donald Trump’s demands to kill off key incentives for renewables, even as their districts bask in the rewards.The president has called for the dismantling of the Inflation Reduction Act – a sweeping bill passed by Democrats that has helped turbocharge investments in wind, solar, nuclear, batteries and electric vehicle manufacturing in the US – calling it a “giant scam”. Trump froze funding allocated under the act and has vowed to claw back grants aimed at reducing planet-heating pollution. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago 'They're making April Fools of us': Labour's tax raids and soaring household bills to cost families £1,000 a year more from next week

Families face a hammering of £1,000 to their annual budgets from next week as Labour's tax raids and inflation-busting bill hikes come into force.

Economics

6 d. ago Lower inflation – what it means for bills, taxes and shopping

A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off

Economics

7 d. ago February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Economics

1 week ago Here comes the council tax pain! Average bills are set to soar by an inflation

Average bills are set to soar 5 per cent in the coming year, with the typical Band D cost in England up £109 to £2,280.

Economics

2 w. ago Alabama shoppers could see savings under a proposed cut to the sales tax on food

Grocery shoppers would get a slight tax cut under an Alabama bill

Economics

2 w. ago Tax troubles round corner for Scottish retailers and shoppers as store takings wane

“Many are continuing to prioritise saving, travel and experiences, with nervousness about the economy deferring other big ticket purchasing” – Linda Ellett, KPMG

Economics

2 w. ago They booked a return taxi and pulled a knife on shopkeeper but never made it home

Three youths have been sentenced

Economics