HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) self assessment tax return deadline is approaching fast, and some people may not be aware they need to act. Child Benefit claimants who earned £50,000 or over in the 2023/24 tax year are included, and failing to complete a return could land them with a …
Read More »President-elect Trump launches own cryptocurrency meme coin ahead of inauguration
Libby Cantrill, Pimco’s head of U.S. public policy, shares what she expects President-elect Trump to accomplish on his first day back in office on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’ President-elect Trump took the $3.5 trillion cryptocurrency industry by surprise Friday night, announcing the launch of his own crypto token called $Trump coin. The …
Read More »‘I’m an energy expert – here are 10 things you need to check to lower your bill’ | Personal Finance | Finance
As the mercury drops once again, many households are wondering how they’ll keep warm without forking out hundreds on energy bills. But one furniture retailer has shared tips on how to keep warm while maintaining your thermostat at a low temperature. Its main advice is to check for draughts coming …
Read More »Billionaire Bill Gates details dinner that left him ‘impressed’ by President-elect Trump
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Billionaire Bill Gates recently offered a rare glimpse into his private conversation with President-elect Donald Trump and a nearly three-hour dinner that left him “impressed.” Gates, who backed Trump’s opponent Vice President Harris in the 2024 election, seemed to walk away from the dinner …
Read More »Labour vultures circle state pension triple lock – one thing saves it | Personal Finance | Finance
Introduced in 2010 by the coalition government, the triple lock aimed to lift millions of pensioners out of poverty. Unlike many pension reforms, it’s been a roaring success. Each year, it increases the state pension by earnings, inflation, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. In April 2023, it handed pensioners a …
Read More »Federal Reserve exits global climate change regulation group
Copenhagen Consensus president and environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg discusses California leaders blaming climate change for wildfires, Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing and climate policy in the U.S. The Federal Reserve on Friday announced that it has withdrawn from a global climate change regulation group due to its activities exceeding the …
Read More »Brits could be fined £1k for lighting log burners – full list of rules
Brits are being cautioned that lighting their log burners could result in fines of up to £1,000 and even a criminal record due to stringent UK emission regulations. While staying warm is crucial, excessive emissions can have severe environmental impacts, and households may face substantial penalties for failing to comply …
Read More »NFL great DeMarcus Ware highlights ensemble of stars for AT&T’s latest ad blitz
AT&T CEO John Stankey discusses the company’s growth on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion DeMarcus Ware is headlining a star-studded cast of football icons in AT&T’s latest series of commercials. Ware joins fellow former stars Tim Tebow and Marshawn Lynch in the latest …
Read More »New DWP cold weather payments offered 160 postcodes – full list of areas | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that people in over 160 postcodes are eligible for a Cold Weather Payment. The new areas cover the Home Counties, Norfolk, Essex, Kent, and almost down to the South Coast in Sussex, making the third payment for some households this winter. …
Read More »Trump plans ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs paid by US importers
Former Congressional Budget Office director Doug Holtz Eakin explains the impact that tariffs would have on the Canadian economy and shares his thoughts on President-elect Trumps agenda and the House speakership vote. President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced plans to create a new “External Revenue Service” that would be tasked with …
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