Amazon workers in New York City are among those in cities across the U.S. organized under the Teamsters union who went on strike Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (WNWY) The editorial staff at The Athletic announced Monday it has organized with The NewsGuild of New York to become part of the …
Read More »Taxpayers issued £100 warning as key HMRC deadline is set to hit in weeks | Personal Finance | Finance
Taxpayers are being warned that they could face a £100 fine if they miss the looming self-assessment deadline at the end of the month. As many as 5.4 million people still need to complete their tax returns before the deadline on January 31, with long waits expected for the HMRC …
Read More »Nippon Steel says it’s suing Biden admin for blocking US Steel acquisition
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have announced they are filing joint lawsuits against the U.S. government and others following President Biden’s move to block the deal. FOX Business’ Lydia Hu with more. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s order to block the nearly …
Read More »Britons ‘urged’ to seek help as ‘thousands’ of homes qualify for Winter Support Fund | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons struggling with their bills are being urged to seek help from a charity support fund. The Cadent Foundation’s £2million Winter Support Fund is helping people affected by fuel poverty by providing emergency support, including food and energy vouchers as well as cooking and heating appliances. These vouchers and appliances …
Read More »Larry Kudlow: Start right away with one big, beautiful reconciliation fiscal package
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow reacts to the re-election of Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on ‘Kudlow.’ High noon for Speaker Mike Johnson, and that’s the subject of the riff. It was high-noon drama today on the floor of the House of Representatives, as Michael Johnson was finally re-elected …
Read More »Rachel Reeves has sunk UK economy. Labour’s next blunder will do worse | Personal Finance | Finance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn’t waste time. Our economy was the fastest growing in the G7 in the six months before Labour took power, rising a solid 1.2%. She quickly put a stop to that. It flatlined in the first three months of her tenure, and looks set to shrink when …
Read More »Cybertruck explodes; Musk acts swiftly, aiding Las Vegas law enforcement, and what’s next
Kevin McMahill, LVMPD Sheriff, holds a press conference Jan. 1, 2025, after the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck. McMahill thanks Elon Musk for swiftly assisting law enforcement. The new year brought with it terror in New Orleans and the Las Vegas Strip with multiple fatalities. Fourteen people were killed and …
Read More »State pensioners urged to make phone call for £300 by end of January | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners across the UK are urged to make a phone call to get a £300 payment by the end of January. Anyone born before September 23, 1958 could get a payment of up to £300 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help cover the cost of …
Read More »Boeing 787 Dreamliner aborts takeoff at last minute
Panelists Ben Levisohn, Al Root and Megan Leonhardt examine some of 2024’s biggest turnaround fails on “Barron’s Roundtable.” An Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aborted its takeoff from Melbourne Airport in Australia on Sunday for technical reasons, according to reports. Etihad Airways Flight EY461 from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi began …
Read More »DWP four PIP rules that could give you £798 a month | Personal Finance | Finance
If you’re grappling with health issues, it can put a significant strain on your finances. However, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suggests that if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition, you might be eligible to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Nearly 3.4 million people in …
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