A fall in December’s CPI inflation of 0.1 percentage points to 2.5% is marginal, but by being below expectations it delivered an above-expectations boost to […]
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Germany’s economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024
BERLIN — The German economy, Europe’s biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an […]
Spending calculator: Which prices are rising and falling fastest? | UK News
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5% in December, following two consecutive months of increases. Today’s inflation rate is above the Bank of England’s 2% target but […]
Inflation falls slightly after two months of rises | Money News
There’s been a surprise fall in inflation to 2.5% after two months of rises, official figures show. It means prices are still rising but at […]
Holyhead: Key port linking Wales and Ireland partially re-opens after Storm Darragh damage | UK News
A key port connecting Wales and Ireland has partially re-opened a month after it was closed due to storm damage. Holyhead port off the coast […]
Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
The number of Americans receiving psychotherapy increased by 30 percent during the pandemic, as virtual sessions replaced in-person appointments — but new research dampens the […]
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Pete Hegseth, the military veteran who is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, took in nearly $6 million as a Fox News broadcaster, […]
Capital One sued by US watchdog alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion
NEW YORK — A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating” customers […]
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed requiring new nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage products, a long-awaited move aimed at […]
Jack Daniels’ parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Spirits giant Brown-Forman Corp. said Tuesday it’s reducing its global workforce by about 12% and closing its hometown barrel-making plant in Louisville. […]