17 h. ago Work on huge UK offshore wind farm is halted as firm warns costs are too high

Energy giant Orsted stopped development on the Hornsea 4 project in the North Sea, which could have powered more than a million homes.

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43 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent crypto scam warning costing victims dear: ‘It’s the Wild West’

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent crypto scam warning to the public after people continue to fall victim on social media.

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46 h. ago Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost

Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026Business live – latest updatesBarbie maker Mattel has said it will increase prices for some products in the US in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs while carmaker Ford said the US president’s measures would cost it about $1.5bn (£1.1bn) this year.The US represents about half of Mattel’s global toy sales, and the company imports about 20% of its goods sold in the country from China. Mattel said it would reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026. Continue reading...

Economics

51 h. ago Millions warned State Pension faces 2027 income tax bill as more retirees slip into personal allowance

The government has confirmed that an estimated 8.51 million people of State Pension age paid income tax in the 2024/25 financial year

Economics

3 d. ago 'Tenement timebomb' warning amid fears of forced evacuations costing Glasgow £10bn

Many of Scotland's crumbling tenements, aged over 100 years, need massive overhaul - or residents could be forced out of their homes

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5 d. ago DWP warning as Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on up to £1,149 each month

Universal Credit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs - but many people claiming the benefit could be missing out on vital support

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5 d. ago Charities at risk due to donors' reluctance to cover 'unexciting' running costs like energy bills, warns Alzheimer's Society boss

Kate Lee, who is stepping down after leading the British research organisation since 2020, said charities were struggling to manage rising prices.

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6 d. ago GM warns that Trump’s tariffs will cost the car manufacturer an extra $5 billion in 2025

The U.S. car manufacturing giant has cut profit forecasts for 2025 by 20 percent

Economics

6 d. ago UK government has so far set aside £94mn to cover British Steel rescue

Critics warn costs could spiral into billions

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6 d. ago NS&I Premium Bonds savers warned against four common myths as 'you could miss out'

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds fell recently

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7 d. ago West Lothian Council warning over cost of meeting National Insurance increase

An update on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and its effects on West Lothian’s finances delivered to councillors at the Executive suggested some of the cost would be met but there was no clarity as to how much.

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7 d. ago Insolvencies surge 31% in Scotland: Experts warn thousands of SMEs could cut costs—but don’t

A 31% year-on-year surge in business insolvencies across Scotland has prompted warnings from industry experts, who say that too many small firms are overlooking easy wins when it comes to cutting costs.

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8 d. ago Universal Credit DWP claimants on holiday face risk of payments being halted

Going on holiday could affect your Universal Credit eligibility

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8 d. ago Premium Bonds warning over prize rate as 'most will earn less'

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds was cut again from the April draw

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8 d. ago Council Tax fraud warning as 1 in 6 Brits admit to dishonestly claiming discount

New research highlights an alarming trend in individuals dishonestly claiming the Single Person Discount

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8 d. ago Gen Z most likely to be hit by trains due to phone distraction as shocking CCTV released

Gen Z's phone distraction could cost them their life after experts warned they are the most likely group of people to be hit by a train, as Network Rail release shocking footage

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8 d. ago MTG signals the one thing that will cost Republicans ‘bigly’ in midterms in warning to colleagues

Republicans are at odds on whether to pass Trump’s tax cuts, which could introduce $4.6 trillion to the national debt over the next decade

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8 d. ago Soaring Fringe costs mean comedy is 'becoming more elitist', leading stand

The ‘Edinburgh model’ is making it ‘almost impossible’ for working class people to become comedians

Politics

8 d. ago Soaring Fringe costs mean comedy is 'becoming more elitist', comedian Matt Forde warns

The ‘Edinburgh model’ is making it ‘almost impossible’ for working class people to become comedians

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8 d. ago Tony Blair says Net Zero push has become 'irrational' and 'hysterical' and warns critics of green energy costs must not be dismissed as 'climate deniers'

The former Labour prime minister said that while most people in developed countries believe it is real they are turning away from the politics because of the sacrifices they are being asked to make.

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