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Unfinished Flats Cost Would-Be Buyers Thousands in Ipswich

In Ipswich, UK, prospective homebuyers lost thousands of pounds in reservation deposits for unfinished flats at Tollesbury House, a 16-apartment development, due to delays and non-refundable deposit policies by developer JaeVee group, who cited economic challenges and contractual breaches by buyers;...

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Trump's Tariffs: Global Trade War and UK Economic Fallout

President Trump's planned "liberation day" tariffs on April 2nd, including a 25% levy on all imported cars, threaten global trade, particularly impacting the UK's automotive sector, despite ongoing negotiations for a UK-US economic deal; retaliatory tariffs are also being imposed by several nations.

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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar

A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...

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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge

On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.

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High Demand for New Essex Community Supermarket Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis

A new community supermarket, the Braintree Hub, opened in Essex to address the soaring demand caused by the cost-of-living crisis, offering discounted groceries to its members and highlighting the significant financial struggles faced by many.

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UK Faces Critical Staffing Shortages Across Multiple Sectors

The UK faces severe workforce shortages in teaching, lorry driving, the armed forces, and policing, due to low pay, demanding work, and evolving societal expectations; while cleaning jobs remain hard to fill despite high demand.

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Rebel Energy Collapses, Leaving 90,000 Customers Without a Supplier

UK energy supplier Rebel Energy has collapsed, leaving 80,000 domestic and 10,000 business customers without a supplier; Ofgem will appoint a new supplier to ensure continued service, protect credit balances, and maintain the price cap for domestic customers.

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UK Budget: £40 Billion Tax Increase Funds NHS, Raises Business Concerns

The UK's autumn budget included £40 billion in tax increases, with £25 billion earmarked for the NHS, resulting in a five-month decline in waiting lists; however, businesses face a £25 billion increase in national insurance contributions, sparking concerns about job losses.

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UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts

Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.

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UK Hospitality Faces £3.4 Billion Loss Due to Budget Measures

The UK hospitality industry anticipates a £3.4 billion loss in the next year due to increased minimum wage, National Insurance contributions, and decreased business rate relief, resulting in reduced investment and potential job losses.

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Trump's Trade War Threat Sends Global Markets Plunging

Fears of a global trade war sparked by Donald Trump's threatened 20 percent tariff on imports sent global stock markets plummeting; the FTSE 100 fell 0.75 percent, and the OBR warned of significant negative impacts on UK growth, while the UK government considers retaliatory tariffs.

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Trump's Tariffs Threaten UK Economy

US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on British goods, including a 25 percent levy on aluminum, steel, and cars, threaten UK economic growth and complicate post-Brexit trade relations, prompting calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to adopt a firmer stance.

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