Ryan Paul, manager of ride and show engineering at Universal Creative, discusses the difference between Universal Epic Universe and other parks. Universal Epic Universe opening day is here. The newest Universal theme park in central Florida hosted weeks of previews for team members, media and annual passholders ahead of opening …
Read More »Winter Fuel Allowance U-turn sparks hopes of benefit cuts reversal | Personal Finance | Finance
Labour’s dramatic climbdown on winter fuel payments has ignited hopes that more of the planned welfare cuts could soon be reversed. Top of the list is a growing demand to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, which is blamed for driving hundreds of thousands into poverty. The Prime Minister appears …
Read More »How much will President Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system cost?
President Donald Trump on the costs associated with the Golden Dome. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he chose the design for the Golden Dome missile defense system that aims to block a variety of threats posed by China and Russia and previewed the price tag of the ambitious project. Trump …
Read More »State Pension and Universal Credit claimants face imminent DWP payment change | Personal Finance | Finance
People claiming the State Pension and Universal Credit are set to receive payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) early this week. The change in payment date is due to a second May bank holiday this month, which falls on Monday (May 26). The bank holiday means the …
Read More »Homebuyers expect recession in next year, many see it as opportunity to purchase
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Chairman Bill Pulte discusses the state of the housing market under President Donald Trump during an appearance on Mornings with Maria. A new survey finds that American homebuyers are anticipating that a recession will occur by early next year, with some buyers suggesting that could make …
Read More »Savings tax ‘£10,000’ alert as expert says millions ‘face shock bill’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Experts today issued a warning over the frozen Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) thresholds which they claimed will see millions paying extra tax. Data from the CACI Business Consultancy has been analysed by Shawbrook, suggested six million savings accounts (6,085,327) may unwittingly tip over the threshold of the Personal Savings Allowance …
Read More »Burger King to offer limited-time ‘How to Train Your Dragon’-themed menu items
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park this summer will have the opportunity to meet Toothless from the “How to Train Your Dragon” movie franchise. Burger King will offer several menu items that take inspiration from the upcoming “How to Train Your Dragon” movie for a limited time. The …
Read More »NS&I issues update over ‘missing’ £100 Premium Bonds prizes | Personal Finance | Finance
NS&I has provided an update after reports of customers not being paid their prizes. A customer contacted the group over social media as they had won an £100 prize. They said they previously had £500 in Bonds and had arranged for the winnings to be reinvested in buying more Bonds, …
Read More »Senate Republicans push to block California’s gas-powered car emissions rules
Republicans in the Senate said they could convene as early as tomorrow to vote to nix California’s waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency that allows the state to set stricter vehicle emissions rules than at the federal level. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, …
Read More »‘Hidden’ fees that could see you charged £200 extra for holiday | Personal Finance | Finance
Holidaymakers hoping for a budget getaway this summer could be hit with eye-watering hidden charges of up to £200, a damning new report has revealed. Airlines are accused of advertising “cheap” fares that mask dozens of extra fees – many of which are presented as optional, but in reality, are …
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