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John Healey ‘targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces’ in first budget
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing a tax crackdown on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay that could raise up to £1 billion for the Treasury.
Bank of England and IMF bosses warn of cyber threat to trust in financial system
Bank of England and IMF leaders warn that rising cyber-attacks threaten public trust in the financial system, with some people potentially withdrawing from formal banking altogether.
Education Department extends deadline for student loan interest rate discount
The Trump administration extended the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments and receive a 1 percentage point interest rate reduction, moving the cutoff from late September to December 31.
Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Energy bills are rising 4% to an average of £1,723 yearly as pressure mounts on Chancellor John Healey to announce additional household support in next month’s budget.
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U.S. Oil, Gas Rig Count Creeps Up With Strong Prices
U.S. oil and gas rig count increased to 595 this week, up 53 from the prior year, driven by strong commodity prices despite a slight dip in crude output.
Global Shipping Costs Explode as Hormuz Disruptions Hit Key Trade Routes
Middle East disruptions have driven shipping costs to record highs, with vessel operators paying millions for Panama Canal passages as global trade routes face severe congestion and inefficiency.
Canada Haunts Trump With New Offshore Wind Nightmare
Nova Scotia plans to develop offshore wind resources through the Wind West project, which could generate enough clean energy to power a quarter of Canada’s electricity needs while supporting US-Canada energy partnerships.
Europe Outbids Asia for LNG as Prices Surge 150%
Liquefied natural gas prices have surged 150% since February as European buyers outbid Asian importers for limited supplies amid seasonal demand increases and supply disruptions.
Energy Giants Are Betting Billions on a World of Longer Oil Routes
Energy companies are aggressively investing in maritime infrastructure and floating LNG assets as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global energy trade routes, with record crude tanker orders and potential billion-dollar infrastructure acquisitions.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retired Scottish homeowner who installed solar panels and a heat pump found his electricity bills soared when power prices surged, forcing him to switch back to gas heating despite renewable technology’s efficiency advantages.
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
A Climate Council report projects Australia will experience $855.1 billion in coastal flooding damages by 2100, affecting over 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares of land as sea levels continue to rise.
El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century
Indonesia’s wildfires are tracking toward record-breaking emissions levels as of early September, with carbon output matching 2015’s intense season during another strong El Niño event.
Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
The Royal Horticultural Society now recommends excluding cauliflower from home vegetable gardens due to extreme heat and drought conditions affecting crop viability across the UK.
As extreme weather worsens, Black and Hispanic homeowners are paying more for insurance
A recent report finds homeowners in Hispanic and Black communities pay significantly higher home insurance premiums than those in white communities, with disparities ranging from 16 to 30 percent.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil accounted for 65 of at least 124 killings of environmental activists globally in 2025, with Latin America representing 85% of documented deaths.
When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds in the UK?
UK red squirrel populations have collapsed from 3.5 million to under 300,000, largely due to competition from grey squirrels introduced in the 19th century. Conservation efforts now focus on controlling grey populations through lethal means and testing new fertility control methods.