Donald Trump said the UK was making “a very big mistake” in its fossil fuel policy – and should “get rid of the wind turbines”. In a post published Friday on his social media platform, Truth Social, Mr. Trump shared news from November that a US oil producer was pulling out of the North Sea, … Read more
Tide, the business banking platform, has hired advisers to orchestrate a new share sale as it continues rapid growth in the UK and overseas. Sky News understands Tide has held discussions with investment banks including Morgan Stanley about launching a major fundraiser worth more than £50m in the coming months. The stock sale could include … Read more
Concerns about foodborne illnesses are on the rise, public health expert explains why Concerns about foodborne illnesses are on the rise, public health expert explains why 04:21 Bags of broccoli florets sold at Walmart stores in 20 U.S. states have been recalled after random testing revealed the presence of listeria in a sample of the … Read more
An outsourcing group backed by Lord Hammond, the former chancellor of the exchequer, is among the suitors surrounding Telent, a major provider of digital infrastructure services. Sky News has learned that Amey, which suffered years of financial difficulties before being bought by two private equity firms in 2022, has made an indicative offer to buy … Read more
Dating apps changed singles’ lives forever when they brought swiping, liking, and ghosting to the masses. Today, almost two million people in the UK use online dating services to find love, according to Statista. But in the 12 years since Tinder revolutionized romance, many people say they’ve fallen out of love with the process. “Most … Read more
The typical household could see their major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests. The increasing costs of energy, water and housing tax would exceed inflation and increase the pressure on family budgets. The first impact will be felt from New Year’s Daywith the national cap on energy prices increasing for … Read more
The bus fare cap rose to £3 across much of England today as the new government policy came into force. This means the maximum amount a bus passenger will pay for a single journey is now £3, £1 more than before, as the Government increased the cap from January 1. This is the latest in … Read more
The Post Office is proposing a sharp increase in the fees banks pay to allow their customers to access its network, in a bid to secure additional funds to increase postmasters’ salaries. Sky News understands that more than two dozen banks and building societies are considering a proposal put to them recently by the Post … Read more
British businesses are heading into the new year in a gloomy mood. New chancellor Rachel ReevesThe increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in his autumn budget will increase the cost of employing people, which is likely to impact both hiring and investment. Some sectors face specific challenges: the automotive industry, for example, still grapples … Read more
A committee of MPs has called for the government to be fined if it fails to provide redress quickly enough to victims of the Horizon software scandal, as its report says the Post Office spent at least £136m on legal costs. New legally enforceable deadlines for each stage of claims processing should be introduced, according … Read more