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Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.
'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says
The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.
Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.
Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.
Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs
Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.
Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'
Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.
The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.
Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic
Drivers were fined and others cautioned for public order offences after the protests caused traffic disruption.
Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Families to get cash to help with school uniforms
Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
What do businesses want ahead of the election?
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
National Minimum Wage rises this week
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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