Play the Brightcove video Council tax, water bills and road tax will rise from today despite measures unveiled by the prime minister aimed at reducing the rising cost of living, as Good Morning Britain’s Ashna Hurynag reports. Households face huge increases in their bills as what is being called “another bad April” takes effect. While … Read more
Japan continues to be an attractive, diverse market from a security perspective, said George Sherriff, Chief Executive Officer, Gallagher Re Japan, noting that reinsurers have a lot of money and entered April 1, 2026, reforms are still looking for opportunities. In an interview with Reinsurance News about April’s developments focused on Japan, Sherriff said trends … Read more
The current average refinance rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.46%, according to data from popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps find home equity, read on to see refi interest rates for different types and terms. You can also … Read more
New York – The world economy is being held back by the actual closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The prices of petrol, jet fuel and diesel have gone up. Stock markets have fallen, and the possibility of a recession has increased. After weeks of trying and failing to reopen the critical waterway off Iran’s … Read more
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Starmer to improve on the cost of living Sir Keir Starmer is expected to provide information on the cost of living amid concerns about the number of energy bills that could rise as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The prime minister is due to address a press conference later on Wednesday … Read more
Rising costs, fuel prices and bushfire-related closures are pushing regional Victoria’s small businesses to the brink, with owners saying they are struggling to stay open. The Reserve Bank raised interest rates by 0.25 percent on March 17, adding to the pressure on already struggling businesses. Since then, some workers say fewer people are going out … Read more
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High energy costs and lack of investment leave British workers without resources and a “big problem” in the world, the think tank warns, The Institute for Public Policy Research has found that UK factory workers have 47 percent less resources, including machines, tools and technology, than international peers. The problem is caused by a permanent … Read more
The growing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is causing countries to re-evaluate global trade routes and explore new ways to reduce exposure to potential obstacles. The rush has increased amid warnings that any long-term disruption to the flow of oil could disrupt global oil supplies and push prices up sharply, with some estimates suggesting … Read more