The Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in VAT in this month's budget to support the UK's ailing hospitality sector and their hard-pressed customers.Deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has called on…
At this time in 2024, Ash Harbor’s hardwood whiskey dispensers and ThinkFit’s meal prep containers were 10 percent to 20 percent off. This year, they’re full price.Shoppers have tariffs to thank for that, according to…
Reform UK would stop people with anxiety disorders from claiming Personal Independence Payments (Pip), the party's welfare spokesman Lee Anderson has announced.The party claimed its plans would save £9bn each year from the welfare budget…
On Friday, the California Supreme Court ordered the University of California system to release the details of a proposed deal from the federal government that would restore research grants that were suspended by the Trump…
The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract, Greg Lawrence of Wasserman told ESPN on Monday.The deal marks the first standard NBA contract for McClung after the dunk contest's first three-peat…
Emer Moreau andEsyllt CarrBusiness reportersPA MediaChancellor Rachel Reeves has said she plans to scrap "needless form filling" in a bid to boost business growth.Speaking at a regional investment summit in Birmingham, the chancellor said the…
Becky MortonPolitical reporterBBCThe government is looking at the possibility of cutting the rate of VAT on energy bills, Ed Miliband has suggested.The energy secretary said he would not speculate ahead of the chancellor's Budget in…
Amazon Prime Day Big Deal Days event is here, and that means (among other things) solid sales on Sony's top wireless headphones. Accordingly, the brand's best pair yet, the phenomenal WH-1000XM6, get a discount worth…
The Conservatives will commit to a new economic "golden rule" designed to cut government borrowing and taxes, party leader Kemi Badenoch will say in her keynote speech to the party's conference.The party says the rule…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter, Conservative Party Conference, ManchesterGetty ImagesShadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho unveiled the plans during a conference speech on MondayThe Conservatives are promising to roll back green energy rules to cut energy costs, amid…