National Trust to cut 550 jobs after Budget pushes up costs
BBC The National Trust has announced plans to cut 6% of its current workforce, about 550 jobs, blaming an inflated pay bill and tax rises introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.…
More price rises on the cards in Oxfordshire
Bethan Nimmo BBC News, Oxford BBC School dinners in Oxfordshire went up to £2.90 in April – with more price rises to come The cost of school dinners in Oxfordshire…
Heathrow Airport aims to add 10m annual passengers by 2031
Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10bn investment plan to expand capacity, aiming to handle an extra 10m passengers per year by 2031. The plan forms the core of the airport’s…
Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump has said he will slap a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting 1 August, even as the two countries are days away from a self-imposed deadline…
‘Autofocus’ specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter IXI “People don’t want to look like cyborgs,” says Niko Eiden They look like an ordinary pair of glasses – but these are tech-packed specs. On…
Asia is reeling but is anyone winning?
Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images President Trump has extended the deadline for tariff negotiations – again “Deeply regrettable” is how Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has described…
How to save money on planes and accommodation
Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Prices for all-inclusive family package holidays in some of the most popular desinations have soared over the past year. But there are…
Jersey cost of living payment brought forward for 2025
People who receive an annual financial bonus to support with the rising cost of living will be sent it earlier than usual, the Jersey government says. The Community Costs Bonus…
US government to invest in rare earths production
The US government is to become the biggest shareholder in the country’s only operational rare earths mine. It is also going to take a series of other steps to underpin…
What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves is thought to be planning to make changes to the rules surrounding tax-free Individual Savings Accounts (Isas). The details…