In 2025, small businesses across America are being crushed by rising tariffs—and no one is coming to save them. What started as a strategy to protect U.S.
Several Scottish universities are facing financial challenges, leading to budget cuts and staff reductions. University of Edinburgh - Plans to cut £140 million from its budget, which is about 10% of its annual turnover.
Interest rates need to tumble, as Trump is demanding, but entirely because he's created mayhem. Right around the world, economies face the risk of recession due to Trump's irresponsibility.
The Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong delivered a powerful speech in Parliament regarding Trump's tariffs, vowing not to back down. He assured Singaporeans that they will not be intimidated and are not afraid.
There have been more reports of recruitment scams which begin via a text or WhatsApp message, where scammers ask jobseekers to sign up to a website or app. Once signed up, they're told they can earn money by completing simple tasks such as watching a video or writing a review.
This year, Easter is in April, while last year it was in March. This calendar change distorts the year on year sales comparisons - resulting in an artificially higher April, but lower March sales.
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to "stop the rot" in military housing. New Consumer Charter for families in military homes, delivering on the government's Plan for Change.
Industry regulator seeks views on revised Statutory Guidance and Statutory Directions. The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain has today (17 April 2025) called on professional drivers, commercial vehicle operators, legal representatives and road safety stakeholders to take part in a review of guidance on the conduct of professional drivers.
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Decade-long ban for director who abused Bounce Back Loan Scheme. Shkelzen Gashi overstated his Smart Tyres Services Ltd company's turnover by almost double to secure a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan, the most businesses were allowed under the scheme.
British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK. UK-made, invisible radio wave weapon knocks out drone swarms for the first time.
British businesses and organisations better supported to trade carbon credits as part of new work to establish the UK as the global hub for green finance. Britain is back in the business of climate leadership, leading a new growth market and cementing UK as the green finance capital of the world.
Thousands more are eligible to open a Help to Save account. Government's Help to Save scheme now open to 550,000 more people to help with cost of living.
the details of our upcoming youth workshop... TAKE 5! Aimed at youngsters aged between 11 and 16, this workshop is all about having fun, building confidence, and exploring the magic of amateur drama through five dynamic sessions of drama, games, and creativity.
The ECB on Thursday cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as was widely expected ahead of the decision. This is the third cut by the European Central Bank this year and covers 20 countries.
In a new worst-case estimate, Goldman Sachs says reduced travel and boycotts could cost the U.S. almost $90 billion in lost GDP this year alone.
Ofgem is investigating the compliance of Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd (the owner and operator of Moray East Offshore Windfarm) with the requirements of condition 20A of the Electricity Generation Standard Licence Conditions (known as the Transmission Constraint Licence Condition, or "TCLC"). A transmission constraint is defined in the TCLC as any limit on the ability of the national electricity transmission system, or any part of it, to transmit the power supplied onto the system to the location where the demand for that power is situated.
CPI inflation dipped in March - falling by 0.2 percentage points to reach 2.6 per cent – but huge global forces will shape changes in the cost of living in the coming months, the Resolution Foundation said on Wednesday. This drop is welcome, exceeding the expectations of both the market and the Bank of England (of 2.7 per cent).
The latest figures on the UK labour market reveal that the employment rate is estimated to have been falling for the two years to March 2025, while pay packets are starting to flatline in real terms. In the last glimpse of the UK labour market before changes to the Minimum Wage and Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) came into effect in April, according to the Resolution Foundation.
Trump has failed, but the world needs to carry on presuming that Trump is the biggest threat it has faced in generations, because a man who's failed in the way he has might turn to violence, and violence will not resolve anything. .
When Donald Trump launched a trade war on April 2, he produced enormous volatility in stock markets around the world, but since then upheaval in the bond market has forced him to row back on some of his tariffs. Investors traditionally consider US Treasury bonds to be a safe asset with a guaranteed return and therefore preferable to stocks when the latter are falling in price.
One of those choices is how to react to the tariffs, given that they seem to be aimed at inconsistent goals. Jill Rutter at The Institute for Government argues the UK may have to pay quite a high price for any deal - and not get that much out of it.
Millions of UK households are facing what's been dubbed "awful April" after rising council tax, water bills and broadband costs coincided with the new tax year. It could all start to hurt quite quickly.
Scared people do not spend. This is a fact of economic life.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to March 2025, down from 3.7% in the 12 months to February. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.3% in March 2025, compared with a rise of 0.6% in March 2024.
Energy watchdog Ofgem is slashing red tape to allow new wind and solar farms to connect to the electricity grid faster. Projects that can be up and running by 2030 will be fast-tracked helping the Government hit its clean power targets.
Amazon has launched its new ‘Buy for me' button in the US. It enables shoppers to buy products from other sites if they are not available on Amazon, still using the Amazon app checkout experience.
Ahead of Easter, the new Achmelvich beach car park and public amenities are now open. Achmelvich beach facilities have undergone a remarkable £1.1m upgrade and transformation of facilities that include an extensive 70 space car park, designated blue badge spaces, new toilet facilities with an accessible toilet, baby changing facility and two outdoor cold-water showers, cycle rack, recycling bins and new signage and interpretation.
Our tickets for our evening with internationally renowned magician Kevin Quantum on 17th May are selling fast - don't miss out on an incredible evening at Mackays. Our exclusive event offers two unforgettable experiences.
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QR phishing, also known as "quishing," involves cybercriminals using QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites or downloading malware, often disguised as legitimate offers or requests. These scams can lead to financial loss, data breaches, and identity theft.
Autistic adults will be supported to reach their full potential through a £2.5 million, multi-year fund. The Autistic Adult Support Fund is available to third sector organisations providing services to autistic adults - promoting wellbeing and helping them to understand what neurodivergence means for them.
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health - including causing cancer.
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When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2, 2025 - upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin - he presented the move as a response to a crisis.
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new "reciprocal tariff" regime he says will level the playing field in global trade - by treating other countries the way (he claims) they treat the US. First, Trump's plan will impose a "baseline" 10% tariff on virtually all goods imported into the US, effective April 5.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission has today said that the challenges in funding healthcare will become more acute over the next twenty‑five years leading to significant pressures on Scotland's fiscal sustainability. Health is the largest area of spending in the Scottish Budget and it is projected to grow faster than any other area.
Join us for an evening of creativity and activism at our Craftivism Zine-Making Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Caithness and Sutherland Womenâs Aid (CASWA) and Highland Zine Bothy. Learn the art of zine-makingâa powerful DIY tool for self-expression, advocacy, and change.
Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin are Cubaâs most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. Having met as student and teacher in Havana, the venerable musician and composer Martin instantly recognised in Dickinson a young man who knew the musical path he wanted to travel.
The heirs and great-grandchildren of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld are set to receive a painting by Henry Gibbs currently in the collection of the Tate. Hartveld and his wife fled Belgium prior to the German occupation during the Second World War, leaving behind their most treasured possessions.
First Minister John Swinney is set to announce £25 million of funding to local authorities to invest in the renewal of play parks across Scotland. All councils will receive a share of the funding to improve the standard of existing play parks - helping to ensure children have access to safe environments to play and socialise in.
Come and enjoy a lovely tea with your friends and neighbours and enter the Easter Bonnet competition!.
Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today. Keir Starmer joins Vanguard Class submarine crew returning home from nuclear deterrent patrol to thank them for their silent service Comes as he visits Barrow to lay the keel of the next generation Dreadnought submarine, the next generation of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
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