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Royal Mail invests £500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back

Company promises to meet new delivery targets by next May after being fined last year for poor recordBusiness live – latest updatesSecond-class post will be delivered every other weekday and scrapped on Saturdays from next month as part of a £500m plan to tackle late deliveries at struggling Royal Mail.The delivery company has been testing a new letter delivery pattern in a pilot since July, and it will be rolled out nationwide in May. Continue reading...

‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates

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Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong

A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed – as global investors re-rate China’s technology companies. The Hang Seng AH Premium Index, a widely watched gauge of the valuation gap between dual-listed companies’ A shares trading on mainland exchanges and their H shares in Hong Kong, has remained below 120 in recent sessions, down sharply from a high of 157.89 in February 2024. The shift has.....

The hidden power keeping wages low

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.

Crest Nicholson warns over profits amid Iran war impact on costs and demand

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Stormont decisions could unlock £3.3bn in spending power, Treasury review finds

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EU expects oil to flow through Druzhba pipeline in coming days — EU Commissioner

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos also confirmed the EU's plans to allocate an additional €2.7 billion to Kiev because Ukraine supposedly "delivered a lot of reforms in the past few weeks"

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Sensex ends 753 points higher, Nifty climbs over 24,500; HUL up 4%

Sensex ends points higher Nifty climbs over HUL up

Iran could close second major trade route and still has huge stockpile of weapons

EXCLUSIVE: Iran could close second major trade route and still has huge stockpile of weaponsIranian chiefs issue strong hint of a secret weapon as it emerges they likely still have most of their deadly missiles and could now trigger a fresh blockade from Houthi proxiesCommentsNewsChris Hughes Defence and Security Editor11:03, 21 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesIran's proxy weapon the Yemeni Houthis(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Iranian forces likely still have 70% of their pre-conflict ballistic missile...

New Lloyds Banking Group partnership aims to cut hassle for home buyers

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Healthy diets spark lung cancer risk in non-smokers as pesticides loom

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables was found to have a surprising link to lung cancer among younger non-smokers, early research suggests.The observational study, led by Jorge Nieva, MD, of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at Keck Medicine, was presented this month at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego. It has not yet been peer-reviewed. Researchers looked at dietary, smoking and demographic data for 187 patients who were diagnosed w...

Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liabilityOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh looks like an ideal candidate to chair the Federal Reserve, the world’s most important central bank. The 56-year-old Ivy League economist, former Wall Street banker and presidential adviser ticks all the boxes. Unfortunately for Warsh, as he faces what could be a fraught nomination hearing, his biggest backer is also his biggest liability.In his s...

China worker gains envy after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash subsidies

A Chinese employee has caused widespread jealousy among netizens after she won seven days of paid “rain leave”, meaning she can stay home when it rains. The woman, whose personal details have not been divulged, from Changsha in Hunan province, southern China, works at a spicy snack company and went viral after winning the unusual prize in a company raffle. The company, Mala Wangzi, which literally means “Spicy Prince”, was founded in 2009 by Zhang Yudong and is headquartered in Changsha. The...

Republicans stress over economic whiplash from Iran conflict

Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over how voters view President Trump’s handling of the economy after Iran announced over the weekend it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, raising the prospect of high fuel prices through Election Day. Growing Republican concern about a likely voter backlash in November has spurred some Republican senators…

Is Tesla Or Rivian Stock The Better Buy?

Editors' PickMoneyIs Tesla Or Rivian Stock The Better Buy?ByPeter Cohan,Senior Contributor.Edited bySophia Acevedo,Associate Editor.for Investor HubFollow AuthorsApr 21, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TABLE OF CONTENTSWhat Investors Should Know About Tesla and Rivian Comparing EV Capabilities And Strategies Financial Performance and Growth Potential For 2026 TSLA Vs. RIVN: Relevant Stock...

Dem hopeful who co-founded Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim

A Democrat running for Congress in Michigan is campaigning on a 'Made in America' platform, but has a history of outsourcing jobs and products at his own companies.Matt Maasdam is under scrutiny for expressing a desire to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. from overseas while relying on offshore production during his time at Under Armour and at two other companies he helped found — one of which is credited with making 'Joe Rogan's favorite jeans.'The Navy SEAL-turned-businessman is running in...

Jefferies Picks Tanks and Ammo Over Air Defense After War Slump

Shares in European armored vehicle and ammunition makers look attractive again after falling sharply since the start of the Iran war as investors prioritized air defense, according to analysts at Jefferies.

Singapore Billionaire’s Royal Group Taps Minor International To Run Heritage London Hotel

London has attracted other Singapore property tycoons in recent years. Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments bought St. Katharine Docks in 2023, and real estate magnate Chua Thian Poh’s Ho Bee Land acquired The Scalpel office skyscraper the year before.