One million calls have been made to the ‘159’ anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, according to Martin Lewis, who has had his own face used in scams. The Money Saving Expert founder and ITV1 Good Morning Britain presenter said that anyone who was worried they had provided …
Read More »Trump says tariffs are incentivizing US investment, hurting China
President Donald Trump speaks about the impact of U.S. tariffs on China. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration’s tariffs are incentivizing investment in the U.S., while China is “doing very poorly right now.” “I heard Samsung is — now because of the tariffs — they’re going to build …
Read More »Treasury warned as cyber attacks and blackouts pushing people to cash | Personal Finance | Finance
Recent power outages in Europe, cyber attacks at major brands and general downtime over recent months have left some people facing dire consequences if they relied solely on online banking and cards. The Commons treasury committee has warned the government to reevaluate its stance on moving towards a cashless society …
Read More »Fed’s favored inflation gauge showed price growth slowed in March
Forbes Chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes warns over U.S. prices going up amid global tariff tensions and weighs in on Federal Reserve leadership. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that price growth slowed in March, with inflation trending closer to the central bank’s target rate. The Commerce Department on Wednesday …
Read More »Ed Miliband is tearing Labour apart AGAIN – Nigel Farage is loving it | Personal Finance | Finance
Ed Miliband’s frontline political career began in betrayal, leapfrogging his older, more talented and more electable brother David to seize the Labour leadership in 2010. That act split the party down the middle. He then led Labour to a catastrophic defeat in 2015. It wasn’t just a loss but a …
Read More »Donald Trump’s first 100 days: How has the S&P 500 performed?
“The Claman Countdown” panelists Jason Katz and Phil Camporeale analyze President Donald Trump’s economic moves. President Donald Trump’s second presidential term has reached its 100-day post-inauguration milestone, and the stock market’s performance ranks as the second-worst in the last 80 years. The S&P 500 Index declined by 7.9% from Inauguration Day to …
Read More »DWP warning for all PIP claimants over ’50-week’ delay | Personal Finance | Finance
Benefit claimants are being hit by horrendous delays, as Personal Independent Payment (PIP) applicants now face a staggering 50-week wait for assessments, as disclosed by Ruth Curtice, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation. The alarm was raised in front of the work and pensions select committee with calls for immediate …
Read More »Amazon launches first internet satellites into space
Amazon launched its first batch of satellites into orbit on Monday in the company’s first step toward rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink system. Amazon launched its first batch of satellites into orbit on Monday in the company’s first step toward rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite constellation. Amazon’s Project Kuiper sent 27 …
Read More »Martin Lewis quells £20,000 cash ISA concerns | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, has sought to allay fears among cash ISA savers over potential reductions in the tax-free allowance. He addressed concerns that Rachel Reeves is considering reforming the cash ISA system. A cash ISA allows you to deposit up to £20,000 each tax year, with any interest …
Read More »Corning Inc. boosts investment for solar manufacturing jobs in Michigan
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock speaks to Natural Resources founder and President Doug Robinson about the resurgence of nuclear energy on ‘Varney & Co.’ Michiganders are expected to have more manufacturing opportunities for jobs in the energy sector. Corning Inc. is ramping up its investment in Saginaw County, Michigan, from $900 …
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