A savings expert has explained how the prize fund rate for Premium Bonds works warning that what you actually win could be “significantly less” than the rate. The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds reduced from the April draw, dropping from 4% to 3.8%. This followed reductions to the rate …
Read More »Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says Trump needs 90-day ‘time out’ on tariffs
Elon Musk says he hopes for a future where tariffs are no longer necessary for the U.S. and Europe. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman called for a 90-day “time-out” on President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, warning of the United States bringing forth a “self-induced, economic nuclear winter.” In a lengthy X …
Read More »Millions of UK families get £1,354 benefit from Monday | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of UK families claiming Child Benefit will get £1,354.60 per year from Monday, April 7, as new rates take effect. Child Benefit is issued by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to eligible parents or guardians who are responsible for raising a child who is under the age of …
Read More »Goodyear Blimp gets vintage makeover
Goodyear’s blimp, Wingfoot One, is getting a vintage makeover in celebration of the airship’s 100th anniversary. (Credit: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company) Goodyear’s blimp, Wingfoot One, is getting a vintage makeover in celebration of the iconic airship’s 100th anniversary this year. The revamped look is inspired by the company’s …
Read More »The DWP and HMRC benefits and allowances not going up from April 6 | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of benefits claimants will see a boost to their income from April 6 as new payment rates come into effect. It was confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn Budget last year that inflation-linked benefits will rise by 1.7% from the start of the new tax year on …
Read More »HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa sees US housing shift, ‘huge opportunity’ for buyers
HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host Tarek El Moussa joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the slight decrease in mortgage rates, and explain how that will impact the real estate market. The U.S. housing market may be shifting, and some real estate experts believe 2025 could offer new opportunities for buyers. “I …
Read More »Tesco shoppers with a Clubcard urged to switch over £679 extra costs | Personal Finance | Finance
Tesco shoppers with a Clubcard pay £679 more on average for their food shopping per year compared to those who shop at Aldi, according to new analysis from Which?. The consumer watchdog named Aldi the UK’s cheapest supermarket in March 2025, following analysis of 79 branded and own-label grocery items. …
Read More »UK-based Jaguar Land Rover puts pause on shipments to US amid Trump tariffs
Elon Musk says he hopes for a future where tariffs are no longer necessary for the U.S. and Europe. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced plans on Saturday to pause shipments of its British-made vehicles to the U.S. for a month as it figures out the implications of a 25% tariff …
Read More »Nationwide confirms three key dates for £50 payments | Personal Finance | Finance
Nationwide Building Society has issued an update to confirm some key dates for when customers will receive a £50 payment. The £50 Big Nationwide Thank You is going out to 12 million customers, after the group completed its purchase of Virgin Money. A customer contacted the building society over social …
Read More »Company recalls nearly 23K pounds of bratwursts for possible plastic contamination
Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran discusses President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and America’s global economic influence on ‘Making Money.’ Federal inspectors announced the recall of about 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst shipped to 10 states after hard plastic was reportedly found in the product by consumers. Johnsonville, …
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