Six big tax changes as new financial year begins
Several changes that could affect your tax bill took effect as the new financial year began this week.
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New worker rights kick in - including on parental leave and sick pay
07-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise
Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average.
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India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
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'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
View Full Story06-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
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Waitrose employee sacked after tackling 'Easter egg shoplifter' should be reinstated, Tories say
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
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Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.
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Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.
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'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'
One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Over 12m people to benefit from state pension increase tomorrow
More than 12 million people will see their state pension rise by £575 a year from tomorrow.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
View Full Story05-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
