Cain International CEO and co-founder Jonathan Goldstein joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss how recent market volatility is impacting the U.S. real estate sector and global investment. Costco is limiting the number of gold bars its members can purchase while gold prices continue rising. “Limit of 1 transaction per membership, …
Read More »DWP announces fraud and error review of PIP and five other benefits | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides welfare benefits to approximately 23.7 million individuals, including 13 million on the New or Basic State Pension, with many claiming at least one other DWP benefit. According to the latest ‘Fraud and error in the benefit system’ report, the DWP’s incorrect payments …
Read More »Nuclear power gains favor in Denmark after massive Portugal-Spain blackout
Journalist Michael Shellenberger says the Spanish government is denying blaming the real culprit behind its blackouts on ‘The Bottom Line.’ FRANCE: After four decades of Denmark’s ban on nuclear power, the country is now considering reversing its anti-atomic stance. And that move may be part of a big change in …
Read More »NatWest gives first-time buyers welcome boost in major mortgage move | Personal Finance | Finance
NatWest has launched a family-backed mortgage to help to help first-buyers boost their spending power by combining incomes with a family member or friend. The NatWest Family-Backed Mortgage allows a first-time buyer to add a family member or friend as a guarantor on their mortgage. For example, where the buyer …
Read More »GE, Boeing thank Trump for big Middle East deals
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Larry Culp, CEO of GE Aerospace, thanked President Donald Trump for helping broker a historic $96 billion order from Qatar Airways. President Donald Trump is getting high marks for his diplomacy during his Middle East visit, but it’s his wheeling and dealing for Boeing and …
Read More »DWP explains how PIP payment cuts will affect state pensioners | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP has issued guidance on how PIP (Personal Independence Payment) claimants of state pension age will be affected by upcoming benefits rules changes. From November 2026, a new qualifying criteria for PIP will make it harder to qualify for the benefit, which supports people with the extra costs they …
Read More »JK Rowling admits one heartbreaking image led her to huge decision | Personal Finance | Finance
A heart-wrenching black and white photo stirred JK Rowling so much it prompted her to donate a staggering £63 million, the Harry Potter author has revealed. In a new interview, she said that in the summer of 2004, while at home reading a newspaper, she was struck by the image …
Read More »Anyone with home insurance urged to act now | Personal Finance | Finance
A hike in the price of gold has prompted one insurance expert to remind Brits that they may need to review their home insurance to make sure their jewellery is still covered. Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2025 with its value soaring by 20%. In April …
Read More »Pensioners could boost benefit payments by £146 a month | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners who receive the Attendance Allowance benefit may be able to increase their monthly payments by £146. The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Attendance Allowance benefit is for people aged over the state pension age (currently 66) who need help with personal care or supervision due to illness …
Read More »Virgin Money mortgage customers left raging after Nationwide takeover | Personal Finance | Finance
A Virgin Money customer has complained about not being able to access the same mortgage deals as Nationwide mortgage borrowers, – despite the building society’s takeover of Virgin last autumn. Nationwide’s £2.9billion takeover of rival Virgin Money was so successful Nationwide gave all its qualifying members a £50 bonus. However …
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