3 d. ago NSW floods: residents stranded ‘awaiting rescue since 1am’ in Taree as unprecedented flooding hits NSW mid

Two days of heavy rainfall still on way as SES carries out 130 rescues amid flooding along Manning River in Taree and nearby areasAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents of the mid-north coast of New South Wales have described anxious waits for rescue in the dark as unprecedented flooding inundates homes and businesses across the region.The State Emergency Service has warned another 200mm of rainfall was predicted to fall in the next 24-48 hours. It has performed 284 rescues in the past 24 hours, the bulk of those in Taree, Wingham and Glenthorne, and now has nine helicopters working the area.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Air traffic controller names the major airport she's too terrified to fly out of over fears of plane crashing

A traumatized air traffic control worker says she refuses to fly out of one of the country's busiest airports, warning operation issues may soon cause dire crashes.

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4 d. ago Plumbing new depths? Why ministers must heed the warnings of businesses

Trade body and Sir Tom Hunter lend voices to ever-louder refrain on Scottish Government’s handling of the economy

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7 d. ago Workspace warns higher costs and lower rents to hit profits next year

Shares in the firm tumbled by about 12% on Friday morning.

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8 d. ago Consumers warned to avoid ‘dangerous’ nasal tanning sprays and gummies

The sprays can cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure and even changes in mole shape and size, Trading Standards warned.

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8 d. ago US producer prices tumble in April as tariffs squeeze profit margins

Wholesale inflation falls, but economists warn businesses are yet to pass on the higher costs of trade levies

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8 d. ago US recession can’t be ruled out, Jamie Dimon warns, as UK tops G7 growth table – business live

UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruptionUK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in first quarter of yearChancellor Rachel Reeves has hailed today’s growth figures, pointing out that the UK expanded faster than other major economies in January-March.But Reeves is also cautioning that there is ‘more to do’:“Today’s growth figures show the strength and potential of the UK economy.“In the first three months of the year, the UK economy has grown faster than the US, Canada, France, Italy and Germany.UK: +0.7% growthCanada: estimated to have grown by 0.4%Italy: 0.3% growthGermany: 0.2% growthFrance: 0.1% growthUS: -0.075% (or -0.3% on an annualised basis)Japan: reporting tomorrow, -0.1% forecast Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Tariffs causing slowdown in global property deals, Savills warns

Conditions are expected to recover over the second half of 2025 as trade policy becomes more certain.

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9 d. ago Tui summer bookings slow as boss warns European economy ‘needs new momentum’

Europe’s largest travel operator said summer sales are 1% down compared with the same point last year, which it partly blamed on a later Easter.

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1 week ago Thames Water warns customers of potential restrictions as drought risk looms

Chief executive Chris Weston said the company is doing ‘all we need to’ to prepare for potential water shortages.

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1 week ago M&S attack: Cyber security warning as Marks & Spencer admits customers’ personal details stolen by hackers

“Now, shoppers might be questioning if M&S is still such a great place to visit” – Russ Mould, AJ Bell

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1 week ago M&S attack and advice: Cyber security warning as Marks & Spencer admits customer details stolen by hackers

“Now, shoppers might be questioning if M&S is still such a great place to visit” – Russ Mould, AJ Bell

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1 week ago Former Scottish Labour MP accuses party of 'losing its soul' after Keir Starmer pledges immigration crack down

Business chiefs and trade unions have warned Scotland "desperately needs to retain and attract more working-age people".

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2 w. ago Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages

A ‘megapicket’ was held outside a household recycling centre in Birmingham, as the city’s all-out bin strike continues.

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2 w. ago Labour was warned of ‘real and present danger’ to oil and gas sector – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader was speaking after Harbour Energy announced the loss of 250 jobs.

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2 w. ago National Lottery scratchcards winnings: TikTok warning shows the shocking amount you could win on UK tickets

A TikTok user spent £1.7k on scratchcards in a bid to hit it big 👀

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2 w. ago European and UK companies lay bare the pain from Trump’s trade war

Executives warn about the challenges facing businesses and the destabilising effect of prolonged uncertainty

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2 w. ago Half of profit warnings in April cite trade tariff impact, reports finds

A raft of firms worldwide have sent out alerts over their profits since the tariff hikes were unleashed by Donald Trump on April 2.

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2 w. ago Concern in Tenerife over ‘slump’ in hotel bookings as strikes and protests put off tourists

A business leader warned that industrial action was impacting 'trust' in the sector

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3 w. ago McDonald’s and General Motors say Trump’s tariff war is harming business

Fast-food company reports 3.6% fall in sales and carmaker says tariffs could cost it as much as $5bn in 2025McDonald’s and General Motors have warned that uncertainty around Donald Trump’s tariff policy is hurting business, hitting sales and knocking profits.The fast-food chain reported a 3.6% fall in sales in its US home market during the first quarter, driven mainly by lower customer numbers as consumers reined in their spending in the face of an unpredictable economic outlook. Continue reading...

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