Brewer to increase prices following tax rise
Britain’s oldest brewer has said it will hike its beer prices in response to rising taxes and wage costs taking effect in April. Shepherd Neame, which is based in Faversham,…
First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office
Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton is launching legal action against the Post Office and Fujitsu, becoming the first individual Horizon IT scandal victim to sue the two organisations. His case is…
Fed cuts US growth forecast as tariff fears grow
The US central bank has cut its growth forecast as it warned President Donald Trump’s tariffs were “clearly” driving up prices. The Federal Reserve released its projections for the world’s…
Ben & Jerry’s boss ‘ousted over political activism’
Ben & Jerry’s has said its chief executive, David Stever, was being removed by its parent company, Unilever, in a growing dispute over the ice cream company’s political activism. The…
At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
The government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount the UK spends on welfare. Pip is paid to people in England…
US steel customers spooked by tariffs, Tata says
US tariffs on imported steel and aluminium have “spooked” customers of British steel, according to Tata Steel UK. Chief executive Rajesh Nair told MPs some American customers were seeking other…
Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
The work and pensions secretary has set out plans to “fix the broken benefits system” and tackle the “perverse incentives” driving people to depend on welfare. Liz Kendall’s announcement is…
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
Under-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to claim a health top-up on universal credit under government plans. It was one of the measures announced by…
‘If I lose my benefit payments I’ll struggle to get to work’
People currently claiming long-term sickness and disability benefits have shared their concerns about an overhaul of the welfare system. The government has announced plans for major changes to benefits, which…
‘If I lose my benefit payments I’ll struggle to get to work’
People currently claiming long-term sickness and disability benefits have shared their concerns about an overhaul of the welfare system. The government has announced plans for major changes to benefits, which…