Council tax bills are set to rise at their fastest pace in two decades following Rachel Reeves’ spending review, according to the head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Paul Johnson said local government in England did “perhaps a little bit better than it might have expected” in the Chancellor’s …
Read More »Flavored alcohol emerges as ‘fourth category’ in beverage industry
Boston Beer founder Jim Koch explains the ‘fourth category’ of alcoholic beverages. There is an emerging fourth category in the beverage industry that’s becoming a pain point for traditional beer categories, but experts say it’s drumming up excitement among younger legal drinkers. For Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch, this …
Read More »Santander to shut 9 branches next week and 37 more in July – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
Santander will close a further nine branches as early as next week as more customers make fewer in-person visits. The shuttered branches will join the banking giant’s larger list of at least 95 locations to close in 2025. This move forms part of a broader trend, with thousands of bank …
Read More »Amazon commits $20 billion for data centers in Pennsylvania’s historic deal
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses President Donald Trump’s executive orders to boost U.S. energy on ‘Kudlow.’ EXCLUSIVE: When Sen. David McCormick was growing up in Bloomsburg – at the edge of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region – he never envisioned the area being economically revitalized as a linchpin for the cloud …
Read More »Octopus Energy relaunches ‘popular’ savings scheme for customers | Personal Finance | Finance
Octopus has announced plans to relaunch its “popular” Savings Sessions scheme, offering rewards for customers who shift their energy usage from peak times. Exclusive to Octoplus members, participants can enjoy free power with the provider during hour-long slots, which will usually be held in the early afternoon. The scheme will …
Read More »Boeing shares sank after Air India crashes Thursday
Third Bridge global head of analysts Peter McNally discusses how the Boeing factory workers strike is impacting business on ‘The Big Money Show.’ Boeing shares fell 5% during premarket trading on Thursday after one of its aircraft operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff. The Air India 787-8 Dreamliner …
Read More »Brits struggle to resist summer fun despite tight budgets and financial concerns | Personal Finance | Finance
Research has uncovered that a summer filled with impulsive fun is set to leave young adults £1,170 out of pocket. This summer, those aged between 18 and 34 are expected to splash out an average of £90.22 weekly on spur-of-the-moment activities, with many confessing they’re more inclined to make snap …
Read More »Brian Wilson dead at 82, Beach Boys sold rights for $64 million in 2021
Fox News contributor Joe Concha and FOX Business’ ‘Making Money’ host Charles Payne react to the hype – and price – of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Iconic musician Brian Wilson died at 82 years old on Wednesday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as one of the last …
Read More »Shares in Boeing plummet after Air India plane crash | Personal Finance | Finance
Boeing Co shares fell sharply in pre-market trading on Thursday, dropping more than 5% following the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad. The flight, AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, went down in Meghaninagar with 232 passengers and 12 crew members on board. As of 10.10am, …
Read More »Vance calls Fed’s refusal to cut rates ‘monetary malpractice’
Stuart Kaiser, Citi’s head of equity trading strategy, discusses the CBO’s analysis of the Trump tariffs in addition to his outlook for bond yields, economic growth and the May jobs report. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday echoed President Donald Trump’s calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. …
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