Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The initiative, expected to cost in excess of £500 million, marks a distinct shift from the previous administration’s approach. Under Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government, the England-wide bus fare cap…

Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada’s treatment of US farmers

The President’s directive targets a broad spectrum of Canadian exports, encompassing everything from raw materials and agricultural products to manufactured goods and finished products. While specific product categories were not…

VAT to be cut from electricity bills in October.

The government has officially announced a significant reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on household electricity bills, a move spearheaded by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a core component…

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing – the crucial difference between government spending and its income from taxes and other sources – stood at…

Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain.

The chilling 2024 film Civil War, a dystopian portrayal of a violently fractured United States, resonated deeply with audiences not just for its cinematic prowess but for its frightening realism.…

AliExpress gets record €550m fine from EU for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm responsible for enforcing its laws, explicitly stated that AliExpress had fallen short of its legal obligations to "diligently assess" the risks associated with…

Jobs, benefits and taxes: What Burnham means for your finances.

With house prices rising more slowly than earnings, purchasing a home for the first time is more possible compared to just a couple of years ago, offering a glimmer of…

Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs

The financial results underscore the profound vulnerability of the airline industry to external shocks, particularly those emanating from volatile geopolitical landscapes and commodity markets. Ryanair’s sales remained largely flat over…

Former Erdington Academy pupil offers students free haircuts.

Razwan Amin, a 27-year-old barber and successful entrepreneur, has initiated a heartwarming and impactful scheme to support students from his former school, Erdington Academy, by offering free haircuts to those…

Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here’s how to check.

Thousands of new parents across the United Kingdom could be overlooking a vital financial lifeline, potentially forfeiting hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds designed to help with the considerable costs…