US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages
Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and …
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Keir Starmer to pause crypto donations and cap those from UK voters overseas
The Prime Minister told MPs the Rycroft review set out the ‘stark threats posed by illicit finance’.
Keir Starmer to pause crypto donations and cap those from UK voters overseas
The Prime Minister told MPs the Rycroft review set out the ‘stark threats posed by illicit finance’.
In a controlled experiment, OpenClaw agents proved prone to panic and vulnerable
In a controlled experiment, OpenClaw agents proved prone to panic and vulnerable to manipulation. They even disabled their own functionality …
People missing out on improving their lives due to financial exclusion, MPs told
The scale of the problem is ‘really large’, the Treasury Committee heard.
People missing out on improving their lives due to financial exclusion, MPs told
The scale of the problem is ‘really large’, the Treasury Committee heard.
Ombudsman sees more than 500 romance scam complaints
Being the victim of a fraud or scam can be ‘deeply distressing’, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.
Ombudsman sees more than 500 romance scam complaints
Being the victim of a fraud or scam can be ‘deeply distressing’, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.
Businesses face energy bill rises of up to 80% due to Iran war price shock
April is traditionally a major month for companies to roll off fixed rates.
Households in poor areas face some of highest council tax bills, figures show
Official data shows overall council tax increases have continued, with an overall rise of 22% since 2023.
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EU and UK
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business …
Offshore wind factory could bring 500 jobs to Scotland
Danish firm Vestas has said it would build components for turbines at such a plant.
OpenAI Enters Its Focus Era by Killing Sora
As the ChatGPT-maker eyes an IPO, it's ditching Sora in favor of a unified AI assistant and enterprise coding tools.
Small petrol stations urge Albanese government to crack down on fuel wholesalers as operators run dry
Businesses ranging from vegetable growers to miners warn of disruption from rising petrol prices and lack of supplyGet our breaking …
Year mortgage rates are now higher than typical five-year deals
The conflict in the Middle East is causing concerns over path of interest rate setting, Moneyfacts said.
Year fixed mortgages now cheaper than two-year deals
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average house price increased by 1.3 per cent
Around 15 jobs at Meta Ireland under threat
Around 15 jobs are at risk at the Irish operation of Facebook parent company Meta, RTÉ News understands.
Inflation holds at 3% in ‘calm before the storm’ of Iran war
The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported …