42 h. ago North Sea oil and gas will disappear 'within years, not decades' without Labour tax reforms

The industry body for the North Sea has called for the Chancellor to reform a controversial tax policy in her autumn Budget.

Events

2 d. ago Hormone replacement therapy 'can raise the risk of hearing loss by 25 per cent', study of 200,000 women finds

It has been hailed as a lifesaver for women going through the menopause. But hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being linked to an increased risk of hearing loss.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Banking stocks hit by levy fears, US inflation data in focus

Banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider hiking a windfall tax on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

5 d. ago Windfall tax on banks could recoup QE losses and raise £8bn a year, IPPR says

Hiking a levy on the profits of major firms could raise up to £8 billion a year for public services, the IPPR said.

Economics

5 d. ago Windfall tax on banks could raise £8bn a year, Rachel Reeves told as she seeks to plug Budget black hole

This money is then partly being funnelled to bank shareholders due to a ‘flawed’ policy design, a new report says

Economics

8 d. ago Drink enjoyed by millions every day 'could trigger hair loss', experts warn

Portuguese researchers found people who regularly consume such drinks could dramatically raise their risk of hair loss.

Events

2 w. ago Eli Lilly raises UK price of weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

Pharmaceuticals group seeks to address US complaints about ‘foreign freeloaders’ who rely on Americans to pay more for medicines

Economics

3 w. ago Popular hair growth cream recalled over risk of 'serious injury or death from poisoning'

Officials are raising the alarm over a popular hair loss serum sold nationwide amid fears that it could cause serious injury or death, particularly among children.

Events

3 w. ago Selfless OAP who raised millions after own tragic loss gets Pride of Britain nod

A pensioner who has raised a staggering £3million for charity and is just about to celebrate his 88th birthday has been nominated for a 2025 Pride of Britain award

Economics

4 w. ago BP raises spectre of hundreds more job losses as City gives verdict on turnaround plans

“After years of mixed signals, BP is now showing it can balance near-term performance with long-term potential” – Lale Akoner, eToro

Politics