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Martin Lewis has said consumers have been “sold down the river” after Rachel Reeves hailed a change to a crucial interest rate. The Chancellor announced this evening when outlining in Leeds measures that she hopes will boost growth that the UK’s financial ombudsman – which settles complaints between consumers and …

In 2023, about one independent pharmacy closed every day, and similar numbers are expected for this year according to the National Community Pharmacists Association. A family-owned pharmacy that has been the cornerstone of a San Francisco community for more than 100 years is closing up shop on Tuesday.  Jerry Tonelli, …

Many banks across the UK are offering lucrative benefits for account holders to attract more customers to their branches. Switching a bank account may sometimes feel like a tedious task, however, it is an easy way to earn extra money, even up to £715 if you do so multiple times. …

Masked thieves targeted the Alo store in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, clearing out a rack of pricey clothing, June 30. (Courtesy: Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department) A group of masked thieves are wanted in Washington, D.C., after they targeted a luxury athletic apparel store and made off with about $20,000 in …

The switch to digital is underway for landlines with providers organising it for customers, but for one the process proved unexpectedly nerve wracking. Aware of the inevitable change on its way and keen to know if a better deal was available, a couple of months ago Tony Brown took up …

President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should resign “immediately.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the administration has begun a “formal process” to name Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s successor. “There are a lot of great candidates, and we’ll see how rapidly it progresses,” Bessent said …

Anyone earning £30,000 or more is set to benefit from a huge mortgage change to help them get on the property ladder. Building Society Nationwide has announced a new Helping Hand mortgage which will allow people to buy a first property with a lower earnings threshold than before. Previously, buyers …

FOX Business host and real estate expert Katrina Campins discusses the potential ramifications of Zohran Mamdani’s leadership if he becomes the mayor of New York City on ‘Varney & Co.’ The South hosts a substantial number of the metro areas experiencing the fastest growth in the U.S. That’s according to …

The Reduced Earnings Allowance is a lesser-known benefit that offers up to £4,686.24 annually. It’s designed for people who’ve had to reduce their work hours or income due to illness or disability. To qualify, your level of disability can be as low as 1%, but it must prevent you from …

‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses President Donald Trump’s plans to acquire more rare earth materials and more. EXCLUSIVE: Apple is expected to announce a $500 million commitment to MP Materials — the only rare earth mine currently operating in the United States, according to multiple sources familiar with the …