26 h. ago Trump removes reciprocal tariffs on common agricultural products

Bananas and coffee among commodities exempted from levies as US administration looks to cut cost of living

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49 h. ago NHS may have to cut frontline staff and perform fewer operations and scans to cover the £240m cost of today's doctors' strike, health leaders warn

Thousands of resident doctors are due to walkout for five days from 7am today in a row over pay - despite pocketing rises worth 28.9 per cent over the past three years.

Events

50 h. ago US announces new trade deals in attempt to cut costs for consumers

Washington agrees frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador on a range of products

Economics

63 h. ago UK exports to US hit lowest level since January 2022 as tariffs bite – business live

New economic data shows fall in UK exports to the US, as Britain’s economy shrinks in SeptemberChancellor Rachel Reeves is harking back to the happier days of stronger growth in the first two quarters of this year.Responding to this morning’s GDP figures, Reeves says:“We had the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first half of the year, but there’s more to do to build an economy that works for working people.At my Budget later this month, I will take the fair decisions to build a strong economy that helps us to continue to cut waiting lists, cut the national debt and cut the cost of living.” Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago DEBBIE CROSBIE: Keeping Nationwide branches open isn't just business

When Nationwide acquired Virgin Money a year ago, we didn't do what most companies do - close branches to cut costs. We did the opposite.

Politics

4 d. ago People warned services will be cut as costs rise in part of Wales

Merthyr Tydfil Council is currently forecasting a £5.5m budget gap for next year

Events

6 d. ago Scots wanting to save money should never leave these 4 appliances on standby

With energy bills rising, an engineer has some handy tips on how to cut down costs this winter.

Politics

6 d. ago Mum works out how to get Christmas presents free and dinner for pennies

Madison Perkins reckons she can cut the cost of Christmas by £500 using her simple hacks

Politics

8 d. ago Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

A package of measures could take £178 a year off bills and more than three times that amount for households renting draughty homes, think tank says.

Economics

8 d. ago Households looking to cut heating bills warned about costly insurance mistakes

Short-term methods to reduce heating bills could end up invalidating some insurance polices, Defaqto said.

Events

9 d. ago Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 4% and says inflation "has peaked"

The next cut in the cost of borrowing is now expected in December just before Christmas

Economics

9 d. ago Bride gets married on a tiny budget after refusing to pay £3,000 bill

Clare Coyne refused to pay the £3,000 quoted to her to decorate the ceremony room on her wedding day so decided to cut costs

Economics

1 week ago Energy bills could be cut by £170 a year 'under Budget plan' by Rachel Reeves

Reports say Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at ways to cut energy bills to ease the cost of living crisis

Economics

1 week ago Radiator dial trick could cut families' heating bills this winter

An expert said radiators in bedrooms should be kept on a specific number to keep the room between 15 and 20 degrees

Society

1 week ago Reeves prepares ground for tax rises in Downing Street speech

Chancellor pledges to take ‘fair choices’ to reduce debt, protect NHS and cut cost of living in Budget

Politics

2 w. ago Aston Martin pleads for more government support as losses widen

Aston Martin said it was reviewing plans for upcoming car models in a bid to cut costs.

Politics

2 w. ago Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds

Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demandWind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found.Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live

Democratic leader calls Canada tariffs ‘damaging’ and vows effort to overturn them; Canadian prime minister says he wants to see progress on trade negotiationsUS and Canada spar over anti-Trump tariff ad that suspended trade talksThe US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended.Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Cheapest time to use a washing machine according to four experts

As energy prices continue to soar, many households are looking for ways to cut laundry costs without compromising on clean clothes - and the answer is all in the timing

Politics

3 w. ago Trump abruptly terminates all trade negotiations with Canada over 'fraudulent' Ronald Reagan attack ad

Donald Trump announced that all trade negotiations with Canada have been 'terminated' over a local commercial that used Ronald Reagan to attack the president over his tariffs.

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