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‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish island residents face the UK’s highest diesel prices, exceeding 220p per litre in some areas, straining transportation costs and access to essential services on remote communities.
Houthi Fighters Launch Ground Incursions Into Saudi Arabia
Houthi militants have conducted multiple ground incursions into Saudi Arabia’s southwestern border region, capturing military equipment, marking an escalation beyond aerial attacks that have occurred almost daily since September.
E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, creating a market where three suppliers control nearly 90% of Great Britain’s household energy supply, raising competition concerns.
Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals
Ofgem is consulting on reintroducing a market stabilisation charge that would require energy suppliers to compensate rivals when winning customers with cheaper deals amid winter volatility concerns.
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A Caribbean court rules that a US extradition process against Guyana’s opposition leader can resume
A Caribbean regional court ruled that extradition proceedings against Guyana’s opposition leader and his father, both facing gold smuggling and money laundering charges, can resume following a legal challenge.
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Former labor statistics chiefs and economic groups criticized Trump’s firing of BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, alleging it undermines the credibility of federal employment data.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings remained essentially flat at 6.87 million in March, though hiring improved with employers adding 5.55 million gross jobs before the Iran war’s economic impact intensified.
Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveiled a 34-measure reform package including income tax cuts, pension system overhaul, stricter sick leave rules, and reduced bureaucracy to stimulate the country’s sluggish economy.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers signed an open letter Monday warning that artificial intelligence could trigger massive job displacement and economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a financial crimes investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to shift special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting concerns from disability advocates about implementation clarity and federal protections.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services or staff.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, London’s last remaining primary school in the historic district, faces potential closure due to plummeting enrollment numbers following the Covid-19 pandemic.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New visa restrictions announced by the Trump administration could limit international student stays to four years and restrict program changes, potentially impacting American higher education institutions.
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that a proposed federal grant overhaul adding political appointee review could restrict studies on achievement gaps and discourage long-term research critical to improving student outcomes.