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Millions of residents in England could soon face a major overhaul of the council tax system, led by Deputy PM Angela Rayner, in a bid to address the current “broken” system. A Government consultation has been launched, focusing on reforming how council tax debts are collected, how discounts are applied, …

Heritage Foundation Vice President of National Security Victoria Coates discusses the success of U.S. strikes on key Iranian sites and NATO leaders agreeing to increase defense spending on Mornings with Maria. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its annual summit last week and nearly all the defense alliance’s members committed …

A number of major high street banks are set to shut as the series of summer closures continues. It is reported that 41 banks are set to close in July alone, with the vast majority being Santander. The high street bank will see a total of a huge 38 branches …

Martin Lewis has spoken out after a damning report said a key ISA product was ‘confusing’ and ‘needs more warnings’. The personal finance expert spoke out after a committee of MPs said the dual-purpose design of the Lifetime Isa, or Lisa, may be diverting people away from more suitable products …

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Bill is set for a parliamentary vote this week, with Labour unveiling last-minute amendments and concessions, ensuring safeguards for existing benefit users are in place. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall highlighted two pivotal modifications in her concessions letter concerning the Bill, …

Households with people living with various disabilities or illnesses could be eligible for up to £36,000 to assist in adapting their homes to meet their needs. The Disabled Facilities Grant, provided by local councils, offers financial support for those needing to make substantial modifications to their homes. The amount you …

Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary discusses the U.S. and Canada tariff fight and future of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ on ‘The Evening Edit.’ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will resume trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump after Canada said late Sunday it was rescinding a digital services tax on American …

The complexity of Lifetime Isas could increase the risk of savers making poor financial decisions and the products may need to carry warnings for some people, according to a committee of MPs. The savings accounts enable people to save for their first home or their retirement in one pot. But …

President Donald Trump discusses the ‘big, beautiful bill,’ lowering interest rates and the alleged cognitive decline scandal involving former President Joe Biden on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ President Donald Trump said he would welcome anyone but Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates as the U.S. is faced with …

FAA-licensed commercial pilot Anthony Roman provides professional analysis of the Washington D.C. plane crash on ‘Varney & Co.’ The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is still facing an air traffic controller staffing crisis, and controllers are working six-day weeks to compensate for the shortage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told …