UK’s Sunak on verge of EU deal, but faces tough sell at home
The U.K. and the European Union are poised to end years of wrangling and seal a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.
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Pressure on Hunt as energy bills will rise despite fall in price cap
Consumers will pay more because 1 April is also date for reduction of government supportWhy are bills going up and what help will you get?Pressure is mounting on the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to postpone a looming cut in support for household energy cos…
Andrew Tate to appeal third arrest extension in Romania
Andrew Tate has arrived at a Romanian appeals court in Bucharest to challenge a court’s decision last week to extend for a third time his detention by 30 days.
France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil France’s economic and military strategy in Africa in the coming years.
Fast food chain Wendy’s plans rollout in Australia but potential naming clash looms
US burger giant hints at hundreds of stores in country, which is home to ice-cream chain named Wendy’s Milk BarGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast“There can’t be two Wendy’s,” Dean Tully says.The owner of the Whyal…
Strikes hit 2 German airports public workers pay dispute
Nearly all flights at Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport and the majority at nearby Duesseldorf have been canceled or diverted as a result of strikes that also affected local transport, day-care facilities and local administration in Germany’s most populou…
Nissan accelerates shift to electric vehicles
The firm said practically all of its offerings in Europe will be electric or series-hybrids by fiscal 2026
What layoffs? Many employers are eager to hang on to workers
During the height of the pandemic, hungry and housebound customers clamored for Home Run Inn Pizza’s frozen thin-crust pies. The company did everything to oblige.
You can use your tax refund to buy I bonds, but should you?
Government I bonds have enjoyed renewed popularity over the past two years as inflation has surged. Here’s what you need to know about about tax-time I bonds.
UK government is hiding £28bn of ‘stealth cuts’ to public services, says report
Thinktank warns austerity drive at next month’s budget will further damage economyRishi Sunak’s government is hiding £28bn of “stealth cuts” to public services over the next five years, according to a report warning that a renewed austerity drive at ne…