Lower energy prices mean the amount of money needed to meet a basic standard of living in retirement has fallen, a major report has found.
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Donald Trump’s tariffs will hurt global growth, OECD warns
Global economic growth is set to be slower this year largely because of Donald Trump’s US tariffs, according to a leading international policy group. Worldwide
Thames Water’s future in doubt after investor pulls out
Thames Water has suffered a major setback in its attempt to secure its future after US private equity giant KKR pulled out of plans to
Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, review says
The water sector in England and Wales is failing and needs stronger regulation to better protect billpayers and the environment, according to the interim findings
Young people ‘apprehensive’ about future in Guernsey
“I just don’t know if I’m going to be able to afford to live here,” says Myles Duquemin. “Like many, many young people here now
UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale
The UK government has threatened to sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich to make sure the money from the club’s sale goes to
Disney makes hundreds more layoffs as it cuts costs
Disney says it is laying off several hundred more people around the world, with workers in its film, television and finance departments impacted. The entertainment
Warning over TikTok food sellers not listing allergens
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images TikTok users are selling food without listing allergen information, the BBC has found. Listings on TikTok Shop
What happens when a high-tech project fails?
Michael Dempsey Technology Reporter Reaction Engines Reaction Engines hoped one day its tech would power a reusable space plane “It was going great until it
NI-born designer Jonathan Anderson becomes fashion brand’s creative director
Jessica Lawrence BBC News NI Getty Images Jonathan Anderson and actress Cate Blanchett attended a Vogue runway show in London in November “I have always