U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses President Donald Trump’s economic and fiscal goals during his first interview on ‘Kudlow’ since joining the administration. -Stocks ended Friday and the week on a down note as Trump’s tariffs roiled investors -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives FOX Business his first wide-ranging interview, …
Read More »DWP scheme could see thousands on benefits given cash compensation | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of claimants could be due compensation following a legal dispute involving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). As many as 13,000 benefit recipients may be eligible for compensation after it was discovered that many lost income during a transition to Universal Credit. To date, over 200 claimants have …
Read More »Accenture dropping corporate DEI policies
Kennedy Saves the World podcast host Kennedy discusses the future of DEI in education on Varney & Co. Accenture is taking steps to end its global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals amid changes in the U.S. political and legal landscape, according to an internal memo reviewed by FOX Business. The …
Read More »Over a million households could be eligible for free TV licence | Personal Finance | Finance
TV Licence fees are due to rise in April from £169.50 to £174.50, with annual increases in line with inflation expected until the Royal Charter it sits in expires in 2027. The future of TV licences beyond this point is causing a stir, as some proposals could see charges applied …
Read More »Trump unafraid of putting Musk in front of press: ‘He’s not shy’
President Donald Trump on Friday said Elon Musk is doing a ‘very good job’ with the Department of Government Efficiency. President Donald Trump is not apologizing for Elon Musk. In fact, he seems ready to show off the tech billionaire. On Friday, while taking questions during a bilateral meeting with …
Read More »Martin Lewis says ‘I would not right now’ about EOn energy fix deal | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis has urged people to get a cheap energy fix before prices go up again in April and July – but has cautioned against one type of tariff. Speaking on the latest episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Music, Martin told …
Read More »Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom US stores to close
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Liberated Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend and is looking to shutter its U.S. retail stores where it sold brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom. The company said in a Monday press release that it filed for bankruptcy to “implement …
Read More »DWP to confirm disability benefit changes | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to outline its plans for changes to health and disability in an upcoming Green Paper, scheduled for release this spring. Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, has revealed that the specifics, accompanied by a public consultation, will be …
Read More »US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations
Crossmark Global Investments CEO and CIO Bob Doll unpacks the state of the U.S. economy on Maria Bartiromos Wall Street. The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the …
Read More »AI brings to life Gen Z and Millennials’ retirement dreams | Retirement | Finance
A striking 70% of Gen Z and Millennials worry about being able to retire comfortably, and 69% anticipate working well past the retirement age, according to new research. Despite these concerns, younger Brits imagine a bold and vibrant retirement future, powered by sustainable technology, eco-friendly communities, and high-tech innovations like …
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