OpenTheBooks’ CEO John Hart discusses how billions of taxpayer dollars are wasted over DEI measures on ‘The Bottom Line.’ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday granted Chairman Andrew Ferguson the authority needed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders slashing DEI programs in federal agencies. The move comes …
Read More »DWP update on £430 payments for Motability Scheme vehicles | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP has explained the rules regarding the Motability Scheme and what funds can be used towards it. Work and pensions minister, Sir Stephen Timms, provided an update after a question about if the Government had considered expanding the scheme to those on Attendance Allowance. At present, you can lease …
Read More »Trump crypto czar David Sacks touts president’s executive order, says Biden drove industry offshore
Trump AI and ‘crypto czar’ David Sacks discusses the administration’s crypto policies and future ambitions for the digital currency during an exclusive interview on ‘The Evening Edit.’ President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, is celebrating after the president signed an executive order seeking to clarify regulations in the industry …
Read More »Pensioners get £3,390 boost as HMRC makes admission | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC has pledged to overhaul the way pensioners are taxed on money they take out of their pension fund after it had to refund pensioners nearly £50 million. The average tax refund per taxpayer was £3,390 per person. HMRC said it would be improving how tax code information is used. …
Read More »UnitedHealthcare announces new CEO after killing of Brian Thompson
Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on the arrest of Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, on ‘Your World.’ UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced the new leader of its insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, after the alleged targeted killing of former CEO Brian Thompson in December. …
Read More »DWP announces up to £749.80 extra per period for benefit recipients | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that recipients of four specific benefits could be eligible for an additional £749 per payment period. The annual increase for disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, and Carer’s Allowance, will commence on April 7. This …
Read More »Elon Musk and tech leader Sam Altman get into war of words
New York Post elections editor Kelly Jane Torrance and political commentator Debra Lea discuss the rise of AI in classrooms on ‘Making Money.’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that Elon Musk cares more about his businesses than he does the country, shortly after he referred to Musk as “the most inspiring entrepreneur …
Read More »Keir Starmer betrayed WASPI women, but there might be one way to force his hand | Personal Finance | Finance
Born in an era where you couldn’t get a bank account without your husband’s permission, excluded from private workplace pension schemes and refused equal pay, 1950s-born women have seen the evolution of equality, only to be denied fairness at the final hurdle. In March 2024, the WASPI campaign was vindicated …
Read More »Mortgage rates fall for first time in over a month
Romer Debbas managing partner Pierre Debbas says the economic consequences of the California wildfires will continue to be an unfortunate story. Mortgage rates finally broke a six-week streak of increases, but the decline will not provide much relief, as long-term rates dipped just below 7%. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage …
Read More »Martin Lewis warning to anyone earning over £10,000 savings interest | Personal Finance | Finance
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who has earned more than £10,000 through savings interest in the past year – as you could face a fine and penalty if you don’t take action. The founder of Money Saving Expert, returning on a debt-buster special of …
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