Under new plans being mulled over by the Government, millions of workers could see their pension pots swell by £1,000. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering the launch of a small pension pots consolidator as part of its upcoming Pension Schemes Bill. The idea behind this is …
Read More »China not negotiating with US on tariffs, Beijing says
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday that the overall tariff level imposed on China, currently 145 percent, will come down significantly but “won’t be zero.” China is not negotiating with the U.S. over tariffs, Beijing declared Thursday, despite President Donald Trump recently suggesting the 145% tax …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues state pension warning with WASPI women under threat | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis and Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) are warning of a surge in fake compensation websites which target women caught out by a rise in the state pension age.The Money Saving Expert said fraudsters are creating bogus sites which claim they are acting on behalf of the 3.6 million …
Read More »AT&T releases first-quarter earnings results
Pacer ETFs Distributors President Sean O’Hara discusses how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are impacting markets on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ AT&T beat Wall Street estimates for wireless subscriber additions in the first quarter on Wednesday, driven by steady demand for its plans that bundled high-speed fiber services and 5G mobile offerings. …
Read More »HMRC change to hit self-employed and landlords next year | Personal Finance | Finance
In less than a year, sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 will be mandated to utilise Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026. This significant move towards digital record-keeping and income reporting to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is expected to save these individuals valuable …
Read More »TGI Fridays’ only has 85 remaining locations in the United States
TGI Fridays CEO explains how the company is making a comeback after filing for bankruptcy in 2024. TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has been significantly diminished. The chain’s website listed 85 restaurants across the country, less than a third of the number that operated in the U.S. at the …
Read More »Inheritance tax update as chaos in economy could see HMRC make payouts | Personal Finance | Finance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced last year that she has plans to make defined contribution pension pots count under Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations in 2027. It could see thousands more estates being drawn into the fray, but it’s just been one minor headline in a storm of financial market chaos globally …
Read More »European Union slaps Meta, Apple with massive fines despite Trump threat
‘The Big Money Show’ panelists react to President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent press conference on tariffs. The European Union (EU) on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in fines despite warnings from President Donald Trump that countries who penalize U.S. …
Read More »Labour looking at savings reforms as MPs asked about future of ISAs | Personal Finance | Finance
Labour has been quizzed on its plans to reform Lifetime ISAs including the question of whether it could scrap the savings vehicle altogether. Known as a LISA, it is intended to help people save up for their first home or towards their retirement, with the Government providing a 25% bonus …
Read More »DC home listings shoot up by nearly 47% after federal shakeup
Home listings near Washington, D.C., are up by nearly 47% compared to this time last year. (Fox 5 DC) “For sale” signs are popping up everywhere near Washington, D.C., following the Trump administration’s federal shakeup. Compared to this time last year, the number of active home listings in the nation’s …
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