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…
Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
Marks and Spencer (M&S) says it has been dealing with a “cyber incident” affecting some of its services over the last few days. The UK retailer said its Click and…
Free breakfast club trial ‘will make life easier’
Parents and teachers at a Sheffield primary school have welcomed the beginning of a scheme offering government-funded breakfast clubs. High Green Primary School is one of 750 schools in England…
Tesla profits plunge amid Musk backlash
Tesla’s profits and automotive revenues plunged at the beginning of the year, as sales slumped and the brand faced backlash against boss Elon Musk’s political activities. The company warned investors…