Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could make owning a home a possibility for millions more people. Thinking about where to start can be…
‘I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto’
Trading cryptocurrency was just a bit of fun for Tzoni Raykov, but losing $1,500 worth to an administrative error has left him with serious concerns about his treatment by the…
China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals
China has warned it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US that hurt Beijing’s interests, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies threatens…
Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports
Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption, data shows. Departures from the West…
Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid global trade tensions sparked by Washington’s…
Care homes ‘risk bankruptcy’ due to NI rises
A leading care association in the west is warning some residential homes may go under due to rising costs such as National Insurance (NI) and the national living wage. David…
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries. It comes after an investigation…
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on the US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates.…
Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
People struggling with the cost of living can apply for a £425 grant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has said. Those on low incomes and in financial crisis are eligible…
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The forecast for US economic growth for this year has been given the biggest downgrade among advanced economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to uncertainty caused by trade…