Martin Lewis on one big misunderstanding about student loans
Student loan repayments depend solely on how much you earn.
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Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets
Osmond Chia and Charlotte Edwardsbusiness reporters Getty Images US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October unless a company is building a factory in the US. Washington will also impose a 25% import tax on all heavy-duty trucks and … Read more
JLR suppliers with ‘days of cash’ left, MP says
Sarah JulianBBC Radio WM and Eleanor LawsonWest Midlands Reuters There are around 100,000 people in Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain whose work has been impacted by the cyber attack Some businesses in the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) supply chain have just seven to 10 days of money left, an MP has told the BBC. In … Read more
Head teachers’ union demands action over ‘failing’ pension scheme
BBC Joanne Hurst’s retirement plans have been thrown into “disarray” because of delays by the Teachers’ Pension Scheme The head teachers’ union has demanded action from the Department for Education (DfE) to address what it describes as the “failing” Teachers’ Pension Scheme. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said there was a litany of … Read more
Harrods says customers’ data stolen in IT breach
Luxury department store Harrods has warned customers their personal data may have been taken in an IT systems breach. It said information like names and contact details of some online customers was taken from the systems of a third-party provider. Harrods described the breach in an email sent to customers on Friday evening as an … Read more
Rachel Reeves pushes for EU youth migration scheme ahead of Budget
Rachel Reeves has pushed for an “ambitious” youth migration deal with the EU in a bid to improve the outlook of the public finances ahead of the autumn Budget. The chancellor told the Times an exchange scheme for young workers would be “good for the economy, good for growth and good for business”. The UK … Read more
Move over Murdochs, the Ellisons are the new family dynasty shaking up US media
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter Getty Images Larry Ellison at the White House with Donald Trump in January 2025 Tech billionaire Larry Ellison and his son, Hollywood producer David, have long walked the halls of the world’s elite. But this year, their power has taken on a new dimension, as they pursue deals involving names from TikTok … Read more
The Skipton library where you can borrow drills and a telescope
Jack Hadaway-WellerYorkshire, Skipton BBC The Library of Things opened in July 2024 The most useful libraries don’t just loan out books, magazines and films. In Skipton, the concept of the Library of Things means residents of the North Yorkshire market town can borrow handy everyday items, from tools to tents and sports equipment. The idea … Read more
Dad-of-three turns to Worcester food bank after job loss
BBC Luke Harborne praised staff at Worcester Foodbank and described them as “absolutely brilliant” A single dad-of-three said he was forced to move in with his parents and rely on a food bank when “things just went downhill quick” after losing his job. Luke Harborne worked as a roofer up until December but admitted he … Read more
Building of three new towns will start before election, Labour pledges
The construction of three new towns will begin before the next general election, Labour has pledged. A taskforce has recommended 12 locations in England for development, with three areas – Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank, and Crews Hill in north London – identified as the most promising sites. Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected … Read more