94 m. ago Asian share markets routed in early trading as Trump says ‘you have to take medicine’

US president tells reporters the levies are ‘medicine to fix something’ as Nikkei tumbles nearly 9% in early trading, worsening huge losses from last week’s announcementMarkets react to Trump tariffs – live updatesDonald Trump said foreign governments would have to pay “a lot of money” to lift sweeping tariffs that he characterised as “medicine,” as markets in Asia plunged in early trading on Monday.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late on Sunday, the US president indicated he was not concerned about market losses that have already wiped out nearly $6tn in value from US stocks. “I don’t want anything to go down. But sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” he said. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’

She is one of the heirs to the Walt Disney fortune – and has long argued for rich people like her to pay more tax. Now she is working out how best to meet the challenge of Trump, Musk and the politics of chaosMy conversation with Abigail Disney opens with the kind of bog-standard line that starts most chats. But because she is a left-leaning American, with a record of righteous criticism of the man now once again in charge of her country, I suspect it might invite a very long answer indeed.Still, out it comes: “How are you?” Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Start planning now for Labour’s changes to the Inheritance Tax regime

There’s only a year to go until the new rules come into force, warns Sarah Jackson

Politics

3 h. ago Supermarket confirms full list of in store cafes that will shut in days

The supermarket chain announced it will close 61 of its in-store cafes on Friday (April 11) as the company seeks to save money by cutting 3,000 jobs

Economics

6 h. ago Workers facing a hit of up to £11,000 over the next five years due to Labour's 'job tax' as National Insurance rise comes into effect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' hike to employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), which she announced in October, is now in effect and is set to keep down wages.

Economics

6 h. ago Record cost of first class stamps ‘unfair’ say two thirds of Brits

A first-class stamp will now cost £1.70 on Monday, double the 76p cost in 2020

Politics

6 h. ago Overseas property buyers in UK hit record low, says Hamptons

The proportion of overseas buyers registering with Countrywide group estate agents fell to its lowest level on record at the start of this year.

Events

6 h. ago Fomo and high demand ‘creating perfect conditions for ticket scams’

A quarter of people surveyed have fallen victim to ticket scams, losing £82 on average, Nationwide Building Society said.

Politics

8 h. ago MEL STRIDE: Let this be a lesson to Labour: Only businesses can create prosperity

Labour's National Insurance jobs tax came into force yesterday - a damaging move that penalises work, imposes a £25billion burden on employers and will make the country poorer.

Politics

11 h. ago Simba is giving shoppers £526 of free bedding to 'significantly improve' sleep

The deal is set to end on April 11, 2025 - that's next Friday

Economics

13 h. ago One in four renters struggles to retrieve full deposit after tenancy, new poll finds

Survey also finds one in four respondents had to borrow money from their friends or family to cover their deposit

Politics

13 h. ago Add £22k to the value of your home with an outdoor kitchen: You can build one for just £3k and it just takes a day to install. Here our experts reveal how...

If you're getting your garden in shape for summer and want to add value to your home, think twice before splashing out on landscaping or adding a no longer fashionable pizza oven.

Economics

14 h. ago One in four renters struggle to retrieve full deposit after tenancy, new poll finds

Survey also finds one in four respondents had to borrow money from their friends and family to cover their deposit

Politics

14 h. ago All the DWP and HMRC benefit rates increasing today, including State Pension and Universal Credit

Most benefit rates are going up today as the new tax year begins - here is a full list of all the major benefits increasing and by how much

Politics

14 h. ago Homeland Security demands private tax data for millions of immigrants so it can find and deport them

Department of Homeland Security officials requested the IRS hand over their names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, so it can find and deport them.

Events

15 h. ago Amazon slashes price of 'best' allergy tablet as hayfever hits

"I've used so many different hayfever tablets over the years, but these are by far the best. Noticeable differences to your standard off the shelf products."

Events

15 h. ago Millions of people could see their State Pension taxed as 'freeze' set to end

The full New State Pension is set to increase from £221.20 to £230.30 per week - however the personal tax-free allowance will be frozen until 2028

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Polyworking’: why do so many millennials have more than one job?

According to a new survey, over half of millennials work more than one job. It’s what they have to do in today’s economyAmericans are barely staying ahead of inflation. So how are they dealing with this issue? By working more.That’s one of the biggest takeaways from a new study by Academized, an outsourcing platform that connects writers and students. According to the report, more than half of millennials – who make up the largest percentage of workers in this country – are working more than one job to make extra money. What’s even more eye-raising is that nearly a quarter (24%) of those workers have three jobs and a third (33%) have four or more income-earning opportunities outside their full-time work. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago DWP benefit payment rates rise from today in new financial year

The start of a new financial year is marking a wide range of financial changes across the country, including an uprate in a wide range of benefit payments

Economics

18 h. ago 'I compared Lindt and Lidl's Dubai chocolate bars – there was only one winner'

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star's resident 'why is this food going viral and is it really worth the money' expert, Adam Cailler pitted the cheapest and priciest Dubai chocolate bars against each other

Politics