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How much has the minimum wage gone up?
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.BBC News - 1d -
Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.CBS News - 12h -
Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee
US tariffs hit this week just as other costs start to bite in Britain. To meet these challenges, Labour will finally have to change. The prime minister may pretend to “ like and respect ” Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Border mission costing hundreds of millions, expected to continue to rise: Sources
The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official.ABC News - 3d -
Ben Johnson doesn't know which direction Bears will go at No. 10
The Bears have a lot of flexibility when it comes to the 10th overall pick.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.The New York Times - 15h -
About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows
Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a carton. As egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers ...The Guardian - 19h -
Locked in a trade balancing act with the U.S., the UK hopes it can escape some Trump tariffs
With its more balanced trading relationship with the U.S., the U.K. is hoping it might escape the full brunt of Trump's import duties.CNBC - 7h -
Global cost of Trump trade war ‘could reach $1.4tn’; Goldman Sachs cuts UK growth forecast over tariff spillovers – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK business secretary warns Britain will be hit by ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets ...The Guardian - 22h -
Bears to work on Caleb Williams's "comfort level" under center during offseason program
The Bears start their offseason program on Monday and one of the biggest tasks in the coming weeks will be fostering a strong connection between quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Italy’s births hit record low as Meloni struggles to halt population decline
Number of babies born drops by 2.6% while country grapples with sudden rise in emigrationFinancial Times - 1d -
You’re Not Paranoid: Workplaces Are Getting More Toxic
Workplace hostility is on the rise, according to a new survey, and it’s pushing workers to change jobs.Inc. - 4d -
Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest
Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central governmentFinancial Times - 2d -
How well will UK consumers withstand the April price rises?
Increases to water, energy and telecoms bills will push up inflationFinancial Times - 1d -
Minimum wage rises do not seem to boost UK productivity
Big increases in statutory wage floor has raised workplace intensity, shutting some jobseekers out of employmentFinancial Times - 4h -
Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say
Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting team is ...The Guardian - 18h -
'Ghosts in the system': BBC speaks to bipolar patients who feel failed and forgotten
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.BBC News - 1d -
UK house prices stall in March as stamp duty holiday ends
Nationwide data shows no growth from February, missing economists’ forecasts of a 0.2% riseFinancial Times - 1d -
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.BBC News - 20h -
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.CBS News - 4d -
UK aid cuts are a ‘blow to Britain’s reputation’, David Miliband warns
Head of International Rescue Committee says reductions cannot come at worse timeFinancial Times - 8h -
A quarter-century after his lone national title, Tom Izzo comes up short again at March Madness
Tom Izzo pounded the scorers' table in frustration. During an especially excruciating sequence for the Spartans, he couldn't even bear to watch as one shot after another clanked off the rim, even ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How to keep sick people in employment
Support often comes too late — after workers have left jobs and when they have little chance of going backFinancial Times - 3d -
Thames Water selects KKR as preferred bidder
Private equity interest comes as UK’s largest water utility fights to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - 2d -
Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company
Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.The New York Times - 2h -
This Bears free agent addition has most upside
The Bears added some impactful players in free agency. But which one has the most upside?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
FCA says UK Court of Appeal car finance ruling went ‘too far’
Financial regulator’s submission to Supreme Court comes at start of pivotal three-day hearingFinancial Times - 19h -
Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.BBC News - 1d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 1d -
The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns
The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.The New York Times - 21h -
ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations
ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.VentureBeat - 15h -
Andy Reid explains what Bears are getting in Eric Bieniemy
Andy Reid had high praise for his former colleague, new Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bears DC Dennis Allen gave ringing endorsement for Tyler Warren
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren left quite an impression on Bears DC Dennis Allen.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL draft: Playmaking running back dubbed best fit for Bears
ESPN's Matt Bowen believes this playmaking running back is the perfect fit for the Bears in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL's new uniform policy means Bears should rethink throwback jerseys
The NFL is reportedly amending its uniform policy for alternate jerseys, and it's about time the Bears brought back an old favorite.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Bears coach Ben Johnson shares message for his team
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants his team to forget about last year.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Bears GM Ryan Poles says Kyler Gordon extension remains a priority
The Bears want Kyler Gordon around for the long haul, and GM Ryan Poles said an extension remains a priority.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Tequila maker says tariffs won't affect his prices. Here's why he plans to absorb costs
Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it will absorb all tariff costs.CNBC - 1h -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 4d -
Weather tracker: Arctic winter sea ice at record low in 2025, scientists say
Annual peak is lowest on record, covering 5.53m sq miles – about 30,000 sq miles below the previous low in 2017. Winter sea ice in the Arctic has reached a record low in 2025, according to Nasa and ...The Guardian - 2d
