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Weigh-and-Pay Shops Tackle South Africa's Poverty Tax

Weigh-and-Pay Shops Tackle South Africa's Poverty Tax

Weigh-and-pay shops in South Africa are emerging as a powerful solution to the poverty tax that forces low-income families to pay more for basic ne...

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UK Credit Score Shake-Up: What TransUnion's New 999 Scale Means

UK Credit Score Shake-Up: What TransUnion's New 999 Scale Means

Your UK credit score is the number lenders use to gauge how risky it is to lend to you. But a major shake-up at TransUnion, one of the UK's three m...

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Trump's $5,000 Dividend Pledge: Economic Impact Analysis

Trump's $5,000 Dividend Pledge: Economic Impact Analysis

Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge to US adults if Republicans win the midterm elections has ignited fierce debate over its economic feasibility...

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Trump Accounts Promise Child Millionaires, Experts Doubt

Trump Accounts Promise Child Millionaires, Experts Doubt

Trump accounts promise to mint child millionaires, but financial experts are skeptical about the program's ability to deliver on its lofty projecti...

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UK Housing Target 1.5M Homes: Only Slim Chance, Minister Says

UK Housing Target 1.5M Homes: Only Slim Chance, Minister Says

The UK government's ambitious target to build 1.5 million homes by the next election faces a slim chance of being met, according to Communities Sec...

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Cheap iPhone Deal Scams: How to Spot Fake Apple Websites

Cheap iPhone Deal Scams: How to Spot Fake Apple Websites

As Apple launches its latest iPhones, scammers are quick to exploit the hype with cheap iPhone deal scams. Security researchers have detected a sur...

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Tesco Scam Ads Expose Meta Casino Fraud Crisis

Tesco Scam Ads Expose Meta Casino Fraud Crisis

Tesco scam ads have thrust the supermarket giant into the spotlight after it alerted City of London police to fake casino advertisements using its ...

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UK Student Loan Repayment Changes: Clearer Guidance on Terms

UK Student Loan Repayment Changes: Clearer Guidance on Terms

UK student loan repayment changes are under scrutiny as the government promises clearer guidance for new borrowers. The move follows a repayment ro...

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Trump $5,000 Dividend Plan Faces Backlash Over $40T Debt

Trump $5,000 Dividend Plan Faces Backlash Over $40T Debt

Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for all US adults if Republicans win the midterms has ignited a fierce debate over its funding and the nati...

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US Lettuce Prices Drop Sharply as Other Food Costs Stay High

US Lettuce Prices Drop Sharply as Other Food Costs Stay High

US lettuce prices have plummeted this summer, offering a rare bright spot for consumers as costs for most other goods remain stubbornly high. Accor...

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Money Diaries: Couples Reveal Spending Secrets and Financial
Money Diaries: Couples Reveal Spending Secrets and Financial
Money diaries reveal the raw truth about spending habits, and when couples keep separate finances, the surprises can be shocking. In this article, we explore what happened when five couples... Read more...
Fake RingGo Text Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Parking Fee Fraud
Fake RingGo Text Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Parking Fee Fraud
The fake RingGo text scam is a growing phishing threat targeting drivers with fraudulent parking fee demands. If you receive a message claiming you owe parking fees, it could be... Read more...
Global Corporate Tax Reform: $500bn Prize Awaits Governments
Global Corporate Tax Reform: $500bn Prize Awaits Governments
Global corporate tax reform could deliver a $500bn annual windfall for governments worldwide, according to a new Tax Justice Network report. The key is taxing multinational profits where real economic... Read more...
Why Trump Stepped In to Prop Up Japan's Yen: Currency
Why Trump Stepped In to Prop Up Japan's Yen: Currency
The Trump administration's intervention to prop up Japan's yen marks a rare coordinated effort to halt the currency's slide toward 40-year lows. This move, aimed at stabilizing the yen, reflects... Read more...
Why Trump Stepped In to Prop Up Japan's Yen: Currency Crisis
Why Trump Stepped In to Prop Up Japan's Yen: Currency Crisis
The Trump administration's intervention to prop up Japan's yen marks an extraordinary coordinated effort to halt the currency's slide toward 40-year lows, a move that has global economic implications. As... Read more...
Fake RingGo Text Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Parking Fee Fraud
Fake RingGo Text Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Parking Fee Fraud
The fake RingGo text scam is a growing threat targeting drivers who use parking apps. Scammers send convincing messages claiming you owe parking fees, hoping you'll click a malicious link... Read more...
Banks Charged $55M in Offset Errors: ASIC Report Exposes
Banks Charged $55M in Offset Errors: ASIC Report Exposes
Banks charged mortgage holders $55 million in extra interest after offset account errors, according to a new ASIC report. This alarming finding reveals how faulty offset accounts silently drain borrowers'... Read more...
Jersey's Filip Nowacki Wins Historic Commonwealth Gold in
Jersey's Filip Nowacki Wins Historic Commonwealth Gold in
Filip Nowacki secured Jersey’s first Commonwealth swimming gold with a dominant performance in the men’s 200m breaststroke, cementing his status as the island’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete. The 18-year-old... Read more...
WSL Fixtures 2026-27: London City Lionesses vs Manchester United
WSL Fixtures 2026-27: London City Lionesses vs Manchester United
The WSL fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been officially announced, with London City Lionesses opening their campaign against Manchester United on Friday, September 4. This highly anticipated match will... Read more...
US Borrowing Costs Hit New High as Iran Strikes Resume
US Borrowing Costs Hit New High as Iran Strikes Resume
The US government borrowing costs have surged to their highest level since 2007, as the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady collides with renewed military strikes on Iran.... Read more...
UK Petrol Price Hits Iran War High, Adding Pressure on Households
UK Petrol Price Hits Iran War High, Adding Pressure on Households
The UK petrol price has hit a new Iran war high at 160p per litre, adding significant pressure on households already planning their summer holidays. This surge reverses the brief... Read more...
Best Supermarket Anchovies: Tasted, Rated & Ranked for 2025
Best Supermarket Anchovies: Tasted, Rated & Ranked for 2025
In our expert taste test, we rated the best supermarket anchovies for flavor, texture, and value, revealing surprising quality differences. Anchovies are a pantry staple for many, but not all... Read more...