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Rise in national insurance will hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

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UK has chance to reboot growth in EU talks

From 1960s-style “economic planning” to “levelling-up” initiatives, there have been many, unsuccessful, attempts to re-establish Britain’s manufacturing base. The UK’s services-led economy is something of a global outlier; the services sector accounts for …

Cornwall town among worst UK places for drivers penalised for motoring offences

Newquay was featured in the top 10 places across the country who have the highest proportion of drivers with penalty points on their licence. More than three million UK motorists currently have penalty points on their driving licence, according to new …

Politics LIVE: Nigel Farage makes startling Trump admission as he weighs in on 'excessive' tariffs

Nigel Farage has admitted Donald Trump's tariffs are "a bit excessive" and he speaks to the US President "far less" than he did during his first term in the White House. The Reform UK leader expressed his concerns about the scale of …

Rise in national insurance to hit jobs and investment, high street bosses warn

High street jobs and investment plans are at risk because of the hike in national insurance payments, retail and hospitality bosses have warned. It comes as the rate of employer NICs (national insurance contributions) increases from 13.8% to 15% on Sunday …

UK national insurance hike is inexplicable if growth is target, says Robison

The UK Government’s national insurance increase is “inexplicable” if ministers want to increase growth, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her October budget that employer contributions would rise by 1.2% to 15% …

Keir rules out sweeping tax hikes to offset Trump’s tariff meltdown… but more painful cuts & borrowing hikes loom

SIR Keir Starmer today ruled out tax hikes to offset the economic meltdown triggered by Donald Trump’s tariffs - but opened the door to more borrowing and spending cuts. The PM promised not to increase the three main revenue-raisers of Income Tax, National …

Win! £1000 in The Grand Drawer thanks to The Chris Evans Breakfast Show and The National Lottery

Virgin Radio 7 Apr 2025, 08:00 To celebrate The National Lottery’s brand new Weekly Prize Draws, we’re giving you the chance to win £1000 by playing our new game The Grand Drawer! Steve Denyer (who is covering for Chris) has brought in his bedside drawers. …

Signal, WhatsApp intel chatter may not be fool-proof. Enigma code-breakers proved that in World War 2

Nollau decided to sail 2 miles north of that latitude, together with the U-3523 and U-3503. Two Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers spotted and attacked U-534 though, a submarine which had failed to score a single kill in the entire war. The submarine succeeded …

Interest rates in India may be heading to a three-year low

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Austria from April 8 to 13. During the visit, she will co-chair the 13th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) with UK Chancellor of the …

Ministry of Finance shares policy rationale behind proposed tax measures in Ghana’s 2025 National Budget

Mr. Daniel Nuer, the Acting Director of the Ministry of Finance’s Revenue Policy Division, has shared during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and PwC Ghana’s webinar on “Tax Updates in Ghana’s 2025 National Budget”, that economic, administrative, …

UK national insurance hike is inexplicable if growth is target, says Robison

Why Abacus, Cettire, Challenger, and Lynas shares are charging higher today

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Monday. Posted by James Mickleboro has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2015. After studying economics at university back home in the United Kingdom, James came to live in Australia and managed to …

Sir Keir Starmer needs to back British business & free every firm from Chancellor’s tax shackles

To thrive, PM must first undo his mess SIR KEIR Starmer will tomorrow warn that Britain is now in a new world. No kidding, PM. 1 Keir Starmer needs to back British business and free every firm from his Chancellor’s tax shacklesCredit: GettyAlmost overnight …

British employers do not have bottomless reserves of cash put aside in a piggy bank for the Government to draw on

AS DONALD Trump proclaims “Liberation Day” in the United States, businesses here in Britain are facing up to Cost Crunch Day. We are being hit by huge National Insurance tax increases and a hefty rise in the National Living Wage which we pay staff. 1 …

Drivers urged to remove popular item from car on Saturday in UK mini-heatwave

Drivers have been urged to remove a common item from cars this weekend. As 23C heat hits the UK, motorists are being urged to ensure they are NOT keeping one popular item in their motor. Markus Lindblad, director of the tobacco-free nicotine pouch and vape …

12 big tax changes hitting you this month including National Insurance - how it affects you

Most of the changes take effect on Sunday, 6 April, the start of the new tax year, though a few started from the first day of April - here is all the changes you need to know about Several tax changes were introduced this week - with more set to be …

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Economic Stability

The US president holds up a sandwich board in the Rose Garden. On it is a list of countries. Next to each country are two columns: one for “tariffs charged to the USA” and one for “USA Discounted Reciprocal Tariffs”. The leader of the free world is cooking …

Prudential Completes Major Share Buyback in London Exchange Strategy

LONDON, England – Prudential plc has announced a substantial share buyback, purchasing 3,500,000 of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, in a move aimed at optimizing its capital structure and enhancing shareholder value. The transaction …

SocialBox.Biz: B2B MacBook Reuse Drive with "Spring Clean of IT Departments"

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SocialBox.Biz: B2B MacBook Reuse Drive with "Spring Clean of IT Departments" SocialBox.Biz, the UK’s leading Community Interest Company for tech re-purposing, is …

August Homes Highlights Energy-Efficient Custom Homebuilding in Maryland and Virginia

Custom home builder in Maryland & Virginia using Net Zero and Passivhaus design for energy-efficient, sustainable residential construction. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- August Homes, a custom home builder …

SocialBox.Biz Press Release: Earth Day 2025 – Reuse Computers and MacBooks for a Sustainable Future

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SocialBox.Biz Press Release: Earth Day 2025 – Reuse Computers and MacBooks for a Sustainable Future As Earth Day 2025 approaches on April 22, SocialBox.Biz, a tech-focused …

CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE PLATFORM to REVOLUTIONIZE FARMING in WEST AFRICA LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN on INDIEGOGO

Empowering Farmers to Combat Climate Change and Boost Food Security in West Africa BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mita Project launched a groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the development of an …

BLUETTI Partners with Leave No Trace to Power Sustainable Outdoor Adventures

BLUETTI empowers Leave No Trace’s educational programs with innovative clean energy solutions. TORONTO, CANADA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUETTI, a leading innovator in clean energy solutions, announced a partnership with Leave No …

TrainingPros Recognized as 2024 Champion of Learning by the Association for Talent Development

This award highlights TrainingPros’ continued commitment to fostering a culture of learning and supporting talent development professionals nationwide. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrainingPros, a leading …

DigitalXForce Strengthens Executive Team with Strategic Hires to Spearhead Next Phase of Global Growth

DigitalXForce Strengthens Executive Team with Strategic Hires to Spearhead Next Phase of Global Growth DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DigitalXForce, Dallas based Corporation and a pioneer in real-time, continuous …

Komatsu to debut Dimaag’s Industry First Mobile Megawatt Charging System (MWCS) at BAUMA 2025

Designed for deployment in construction, and other off-road applications, the MWCS enables charging at point of use. Join us at Hall C6 between April 7-13, 2025 MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At BAUMA 2025 in …

Sunation Energy Announces Closing of Second and Final Tranche of Registered Direct Offering Generating Gross Proceeds of ...

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUNation Energy, Inc. (“SUNation” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SUNE), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today …

E Ink Marquee™ Highlights Technological Breakthrough for Electrophoretic Displays at Touch Taiwan 2025

BILLERICA,Mass., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E Ink (8069.TW) the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in electronic paper (ePaper) technology, today announced its latest technological breakthrough with E Ink Marquee™. E Ink successfully …

PTM Solar Reaches New Milestone as Leading Sales Channel in Community Solar

Milestone Highlights PTM Solar’s Commitment to Expanding Affordable Clean Energy Access EAST SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exceeding 100,000 subscribers and widening access to clean energy. As a …

ArcelorMittal announces the commencement of a new share buyback program over the period 2025-2030

7 April 2025, 08:30 CET  Following the announced completion of its 85 million shares buyback program on 2 April 2025, ArcelorMittal (the ‘Company’) announces the commencement of a new share buyback program (the ‘Program’) with share repurchases to be …

Cotemar recibe reconocimiento 'Empresas Excepcionales 2024', por contribuir a los ODS

CIUDAD DE MEXICO, CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO, April 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grupo Cotemar nuevamente ha sido distinguido con el Reconocimiento Empresas Excepcionales, con el nivel Excepcional por la práctica “Agenda Cotemar 2030: Contribución …

Grupo Cotemar: 13 años de compromiso con la Responsabilidad Social

CIUDAD DE MEXICO, CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO, April 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Durante trece años consecutivos, Grupo Cotemar ha sido reconocido con el Distintivo ESR (Empresa Socialmente Responsable). Este reconocimiento destaca los esfuerzos …

UFA Welcomes New Board Chair

New UFA Board Chair, Jennifer Wood, makes history as the first female to hold the position CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Directors at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (“UFA”) is pleased …

Gentzler Tool & Die Expands Tool & Die Services to Support Ohio’s Manufacturing Industry

UNIONTOWN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gentzler Tool & Die, a leading tool and die company in Ohio, is expanding its precision tool & die services to better support manufacturers across multiple industries. With …

超低硫黄燃料油市場規模は2032年までに1,374.4億米ドルに達する見込み

極低硫黄燃料油市場は2032年までに829.6億米ドルに達する見込みです。精製技術の継続的な革新により、VLSFOの生産効率と品質が向上し、船舶燃料としてより現実的でコスト効率の高い選択肢となっています。 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 世界の超低硫黄燃料油市場は2023年に829.6億米ドルと評価され、2024年の872.2億米ドルから2032年までに1,374.4 …

Beam Global to Release 2024 Operating Results, Conference Call Scheduled for April 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET

SAN DIEGO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM), (the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced that it …

Artesian Water Company, Inc. Files Application with Delaware Public Service Commission for Increase in Customer Rates

NEWARK, Del., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artesian Water Company, Inc. (“Artesian”), a subsidiary of Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA), filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) today for a change in …

ArcelorMittal announces updated financial calendar for 2025

4 April 2025, 18:00 CET  ArcelorMittal today announces a revision to its financial calendar for 2025. The Q1 2025 earnings results initially scheduled for 2 May 2025 and announced by way of a press release dated 6 December 2024 will now be published on 30 …