20 h. ago Tesco, Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury's to pay UK households to return one item

The government has announced a new deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans - and is giving people a financial incentive to bring their empty containers back

Politics

37 h. ago More than 8 million New Yorkers will get inflation refund checks, says governor

Kathy Hochul announces ‘first-ever’ plans to distribute $2bn, as well as plans for free meals for 2.7 million studentsNew York governor, Kathy Hochul, announced that the state will be distributing inflation refund checks to more than 8 million New Yorkers.Last week, as part of New York’s fiscal year 2026 budget, Hochul announced the state’s “first-ever inflation refund checks” which is slated to put $2bn back into the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Continue reading...

Economics

45 h. ago ‘I’m not trying to hurt the industry’: Trump softens tone on movie tariffs

California governor Gavin Newsom announces a $7.5bn tax incentive scheme as Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on films ‘produced in foreign lands’ is mocked by Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon Donald Trump appears to be softening his tone after widespread dismay in Hollywood and further afield at his bombshell announcement of 100% tariffs on films “produced in foreign lands”, saying he was “not looking to hurt the industry”.In remarks reported by CNBC, Trump said he was planning to discuss the plan with film industry leaders. “I’m not looking to hurt the industry, I want to help the industry.” Continue reading...

Politics

46 h. ago ‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements

The Government has announced £100 million to refurbish and expand GP surgeries.

Politics

46 h. ago Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

57 h. ago John Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump orders Alcatraz 2.0 as he reopens the super pison for violent offenders

The Orange Manbaby has used his social media Truth Social to announce that he has ordered government officials to "reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt" Alcatraz

Politics

3 d. ago Donald Trump orders Alcatraz 2.0 as he reopens the super prison for violent offenders

The Orange Manbaby has used his social media Truth Social to announce that he has ordered government officials to "reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt" Alcatraz

Events

7 d. ago Tories ‘sat on their hands’ after inquiry into child sexual abuse, minister says

Dame Nia Griffith said the Government has ‘already announced a comprehensive set of plans’ to ‘prevent the horror of child sexual abuse’.

Politics

7 d. ago Europe live: Germany’s SPD approves coalition deal with conservative CDU/CSU to form next government

The conservative-SPD coalition was the only path to a majority government after both major parties suffered steep losses in the February federal electionMarion Muehlberger, economist and political analyst at Deutsche Bank Research:“SPD members have approved the coalition agreement, as hoped, and cleared the way for the election of the next German chancellor on 6 May.Markets will now be focused on the new government’s 100-day programme, which is expected to be announced next week. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago ‘They disappear them’: families of the detained see grim echo of Latin American dictatorships in Trump’s US

Mounting stories of ‘forced disappearances’ of Venezuelans in the US have left their loved ones distraught and disbelievingNeiyerver Rengel’s captors came one sunny spring morning, lurking outside the apartment he shared with his girlfriend and pouncing as soon as he emerged.The three government agents announced the young Venezuelan man had “charges to answer” and was being detained. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Full list of people entitled to free NHS prescriptions as 2025/26 charges confirmed

The latest announcement from the government could ease the cost of living struggle for millions of people

Politics

9 d. ago Government announces measures to tighten laws around crossbow sales

Ministers want to amend the Crime and Policing Bill to strengthen age verification controls.

Politics

1 week ago Tesla stock soars after Elon Musk announces he's 'easing out' of DOGE

Tesla stock surged nearly 20% after Elon Musk announced he's scaling back his government role to refocus on the company. The pivot came during Tesla's earnings call, soothing investor fears.

Politics

1 week ago Tech firms and bosses face large fines for failing to remove knife crime content

The Government has announced plans to expand sanctions in an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill.

Events

1 week ago Namibia's new president announces free university education starting in 2026

New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that her government will introduce free education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year

Politics

1 week ago DWP announces major pension change with Brits to be '£1000 better off' in retirement

The government announced their new small pensions pot consolidator today, April 24

Economics

2 w. ago Trump signals that Elon Musk will 'ease out' of his administration and DOGE with very cryptic comment

The president said Elon Musk 'was a tremendous help' a day after the world's richest man announced he would be limiting his government role. Tesla's stock tanked in the last quarter.

Politics

2 w. ago Devices behind millions of scams texts finally set to be banned with huge fines

The Government has announced that SIM farms - which are used by fraudsters to send millions of messages every year - will be outlawed with those found to have them facing unlimited fines

Events

2 w. ago PM fast tracks £300m for offshore wind in push for clean energy investment

The announcement comes as the UK Government and International Energy Agency hosts a summit on the future of energy security.

Economics