65 h. ago ‘It’s not a miracle drug!’ Tory peer vents frustrations about failing to lose pounds on weight

Tory peer and former minister Lord Vaizey has joined Westminster’s latest craze for weight loss injections – but has been disappointed by the results

Events

66 h. ago Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly.

Events

3 d. ago DWP confirms cut to six benefits next year as letters sent out

The DWP is in the process of phasing out the benefits which affects millions of people

Politics

5 d. ago Voices: British Mounjaro users face a shortage and tripling prices: Think alternatives, not cold turkey

With Mounjaro supplies to the UK on pause, and private prescription costs set to exceed £300 from September, it’s worrying news for the half a million Brits already using weight-loss jabs. Here, doctor and epidemiologist Tim Spector assesses alternative options

Politics

9 d. ago Spotify signals further price rises as it rolls out new services

Price increases and cost-cutting led to streamer’s first annual profit last year

Politics

1 week ago Voices: Yes, Mounjaro is set to treble in price – but don’t abandon weight

The monthly cost of a private prescription exceeding £300 from next month is worrying news for the half a million Brits already using weight-loss jabs. Here, doctor and epidemiologist Tim Spector assesses your options if you can no longer afford the medication

Politics

1 week ago Wegovy sales spike after maker of rival Mounjaro ramps up UK price

CheqUp said it had experienced a spike in interest from consumers wanting to switch or begin taking the medication.

Economics

2 w. ago New school uniform rules with parents set to save money from September

The Labour Party government has called for a cut in the cost of branded school uniforms for kids in England, with parents set to benefit ahead of a significant change

Politics

2 w. ago SoftBank invests $2bn in Intel; proposed new UK property tax ‘could cut cost of buying expensive homes’

Washington reportedly considering 10% stake in US chipmakerGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Japan’s SoftBank has agreed to invest $2bn (£1.5bn) in Intel, the struggling US chip company, while the Trump administration is reportedly considering a 10% stake in the business by converting Chips Act subsidies into equity. That would make Washington Intel’s largest shareholder.Semiconductors are the foundation of every industry. For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation. This strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States, with Intel playing a critical role. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago I'm A Celebrity winner reveals they've joined flurry of stars using weight loss jabs to shed the pounds

The I'm A Celebrity star, 76, has joined the growing number of celebrities and influencers turning to jabs such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic in a bid to control their weight.

Politics

2 w. ago Intel shares jump after report says Trump administration looking at stake

Market value passes $104bn despite White House saying claims of talks to invest in factories are ‘speculation’Shares in Intel have jumped 7.4% after it was reported that the Trump administration is considering taking a stake in the struggling US chipmaker.The potential investment, which would be paid for by the US government, would be used to develop Intel’s factory hub in Ohio, according to Bloomberg. It would also help shore up the chipmaker’s finances at a time when Intel has been slashing jobs as part of a wider cost-cutting drive. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Roy Keane savages Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Man Utd’s next two transfers

Manchester United may look to do further business in the transfer market, but those plans have been blasted by Roy Keane as he referenced the cost-cutting measures that were introduced at Old Trafford

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates cut to 4% but Rachel Reeves’ hopes of easing cost

The reduction is the fifth over the past year and brings borrowing costs down to their lowest since March 2023

Politics

3 w. ago Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to make major cut as economy struggles

Interest rates are set to be slashed to 4% this afternoon, marking the fifth cut since last August - and taking the cost of borrowing to its lowest level in more than two years

Economics

3 w. ago China’s overcapacity is creating instability at home and abroad | George Magnus

From high-speed rail to housing, the focus on Leninist industrial policies is destroying profits as well as GDPChina’s astounding technological success in mass-producing quality electric vehicles (EVs) sits alongside a serious flaw in its industrial model: overcapacity.It has the capacity to produce about three times as many units as it can sell at home. The consequences so far have included widespread price cutting, large losses, misallocation of capital, and surging low-cost EV exports leading to trade conflict. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago China’s Leninist industrial policy is creating instability at home and abroad | George Magnus

Overcapacity – from electric vehicles to high-speed rail to housing – is destroying profits as well as GDP China’s astounding technological success in mass-producing quality electric vehicles (EVs) sits alongside a serious flaw in its industrial model: overcapacity.It has the capacity to produce about three times as many units as it can sell at home. The consequences so far have included widespread price cutting, large losses, misallocation of capital, and surging low-cost EV exports leading to trade conflict. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

Politics

3 w. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

Politics

3 w. ago Glencore to stay in London after shelving plans for New York listing

Swiss miner confirms $1bn cost-cutting programme to boost profitability and share price

Politics

3 w. ago 'I spent £3.50 on Costa surprise food bag and couldn't believe what was inside'

The Too Good To Go is helping a lot of people buy food from their favourite companies at a reduced cost, all while cutting back on food waste. One Costa customer recently shared what was inside their £3.50 bag

Economics