Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that around nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the winter fuel payment this winter, in a £ 1.25 billion u-turn of Government plans. The Government has faced increasing pressure to change course following backlash on the decision that stripped millions of the …
Read More »Trump Accounts plan would give every newborn US citizen $1,000 investment
The president is expected to formally announce the Trump Accounts pilot program, which is included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. President Donald Trump is hosting a White House event on Monday touting a policy in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would create investment accounts seeded with $1,000 for …
Read More »Teachers Building society boosts interest rate to 4.5% on Cash ISA | Personal Finance | Finance
Teachers Building Society has boosted the interest rate on its Double Access Cash ISA to 4.50% tax-free AER, making it among the highest-paying ISAs on the market. Open to all savers, the ISA allows two withdrawals per year without penalty and requires just a £100 minimum deposit. A parallel Double …
Read More »FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport through 2025
Real SLX founder and Chairman Kenny Dichter breaks down the impact on private aviation amid airport chaos and tariffs as well as an outlook on the industry. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will continue to cap the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport through …
Read More »Winter Fuel Payment 2025: what State Pensioners get under new rules | Personal Finance | Finance
Nine million state pensioners in England and Wales will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year under new eligibility rules announced by the Chancellor. Rachel Reeves today announced that the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300, will be restored to the vast majority of pensioners who were …
Read More »Chick-fil-A’s popular Peach Milkshake returns for 16th summer season
Chick-fil-A has built its first-ever elevated drive-thru restaurant in McDonough, Georgia. It officially opens Aug. 22. (Credit: Chick-fil-A) It is the summer of peaches as fast-food giant Chick-fil-A welcomes back the juicy fruit to its menu. Starting Monday, customers can enjoy the Peach Milkshake, which has returned for its 16th …
Read More »Pensioners to be given vouchers as cost of living payments issued | Personal Finance | Finance
Pensioners in Derbyshire are set to receive cost-of-living vouchers in the coming months to help with costs. The vouchers will be distributed in autumn 2025 to “low-income pensioners” and “adults who receive home care” by Derbyshire County Council through its Household Support Fund. The council said more information about distribution …
Read More »Major bank giving £180 cash payment to customers after 90 days | Personal Finance | Finance
A major UK bank is offering customers £180 in a bid to tempt them into opening new current accounts. Santander is offering the cash incentive to new customers who open an eligible current account after 29 May. In order to be eligible, customers need to open an account online or …
Read More »Home values surge as sellers face growing pressure to lower prices
The U.S. real estate market is about to see a shift in the coming months, according to an industry expert. U.S. home listing prices hit an all-time high, signaling a potential shift toward a buyers’ market, according to industry experts. In total, the value of homes in the U.S. rose …
Read More »O2, EE and Vodafone extra charges for going abroad this year | Personal Finance | Finance
If you’re planning a summer holiday, it’s important to be mindful of the potential costs associated with using your mobile phone overseas. Following Brexit, most major mobile networks have reintroduced roaming charges. Prior to this, you could utilise your existing call, text, and data allowances in Europe without any additional …
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