Alert: Electricity Meters in 300,000 Homes at Risk of Failure
Hundreds of thousands of households face the prospect of losing access to hot water or heating as their legacy electricity meters become obsolete. Energy firms have warned that it will…
Families Facing Hardship Encouraged to Visit Honesty Jar Shop
Volunteers at a community shop dedicated to providing essential goods to families facing hardship are inviting the public to visit and make use of its services. The Honesty Jar, based…
US Economy Contracts Amid Surge in Imports Ahead of Tariff Hikes
The US economy contracted during the first quarter of the year, driven by a decline in government spending and a sharp rise in imports as businesses rushed to secure goods…
Co-op Suffers Cyber Attack as Authorities Investigate M&S Security Breach
The Co-op has deactivated portions of its IT infrastructure following an attempt by cybercriminals to breach its systems. The company described these actions as “proactive measures” to counter the threat,…
Shareholders Greenlight Royal Mail Acquisition
Shareholders have approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, marking a significant milestone for the 500-year-old institution. The £3.6 billion deal, originally proposed a…
Deported Gang Members Find New Opportunities in Call Centre Industry
In January, Alberto Salagan found himself in Mexico for the first time since infancy, after he was deported from the United States. Originally from Acapulco, his family moved him to…
Milkshakes and Lattes May Soon Fall Under Sugar Tax Policy
The government is considering extending the so-called sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes under new proposals. A public consultation has been launched to examine removing…
Adidas Warns of Trainer Price Increases Amid Tariff Hikes
Adidas, the global sportswear leader, has cautioned that US import tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are expected to result in higher retail prices for popular sneakers such as the…
Select M&S Stores Report Empty Shelves Following Cyberattack
Several Marks & Spencer (M&S) outlets have experienced empty food shelves amid ongoing disruption resulting from a cyber attack that continues to impact the retailer’s operations. Online orders remain suspended…
Faisal Islam: Carney Calls for G7 Response to Trump’s Tariff Measures
Mark Carney’s election as Prime Minister of Canada carries considerable global weight, positioning him as a prominent figure representing an alternative school of economic thought on the world stage—in stark…