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Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Explained

Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Explained

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is aiming to raise $23bn from the continent's biggest-ever IPO with the listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery ...

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Rudeness Can Save You From Scams: The Power of Hanging

Rudeness Can Save You From Scams: The Power of Hanging

In a world where politeness is often prized, a little rudeness can save you from being scammed. New research reveals that many people fall victim t...

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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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Japan's Spending Spree: Can It Avoid a Liz Truss Shock?
Japan's Spending Spree: Can It Avoid a Liz Truss Shock?
Japan's massive spending spree under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has raised fears of a Liz Truss-style economic shock. With plans to invest ¥370tn across 17 industrial sectors by 2040, international... Read more...
Wealthy Gen Xers Block Burnham's Super-Rich Tax – Here's Why
Wealthy Gen Xers Block Burnham's Super-Rich Tax – Here's Why
Wealthy Gen Xers and baby boomers are standing in the way of a Burnham tax on the super-rich, according to recent analysis. These upper-middle-income professionals act as a Praetorian Guard... Read more...
Over 1 Million Kids Lost SNAP Benefits After Trump Bill
Over 1 Million Kids Lost SNAP Benefits After Trump Bill
SNAP benefits were slashed for over 1 million children after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a new report by the Center on... Read more...
Nigel Farage Admits Undeclared Donations Amid Investigation
Nigel Farage Admits Undeclared Donations Amid Investigation
Nigel Farage's undeclared donations have come under scrutiny after he admitted that close friend and fraudster George Cottrell let him use a London home and paid for social media filming... Read more...
Extreme Heat Costs India's Poorest Workers 9% of Income
Extreme Heat Costs India's Poorest Workers 9% of Income
Extreme heat is pushing some of India’s poorest workers deeper into poverty, with new research revealing income losses of up to 9% for outdoor laborers. The International Institute for Environment... Read more...
Christian Brothers Bankruptcy May Cost Taxpayers $65M for Abuse
Christian Brothers Bankruptcy May Cost Taxpayers $65M for Abuse
The Christian Brothers bankruptcy threatens to leave Australian taxpayers covering up to $65 million in payouts to hundreds of abuse survivors, according to newly released court documents. The Catholic order,... Read more...
Cohabitation Law Reform: Protecting Unmarried Couples' Rights
Cohabitation Law Reform: Protecting Unmarried Couples' Rights
Cohabitation law reform is a critical issue for the 3.5 million unmarried couples in the UK who lack automatic legal rights when a relationship ends or a partner dies. Ruth... Read more...
Andy Burnham Cabinet: Labour Briefing Wars and the Chancellor Pic
Andy Burnham Cabinet: Labour Briefing Wars and the Chancellor Pic
Andy Burnham's cabinet selection shocked Labour insiders as John Healey was named chancellor after weeks of intense briefing wars. The incoming prime minister remained sphinx-like until the final moment, leaving... Read more...
Healey Appointed Chancellor in Burnham's Cabinet Reshuffle
Healey Appointed Chancellor in Burnham's Cabinet Reshuffle
John Healey has been named chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet appointment, marking a major shift in UK politics. The reshuffle also sees Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper... Read more...
Andy Burnham Cabinet: Hope, Energy Cuts, and Fiscal Policy
Andy Burnham Cabinet: Hope, Energy Cuts, and Fiscal Policy
Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' as he unveiled his new cabinet, marking a new era in UK politics. The prime minister's surprise appointment of John Healey as... Read more...
Ukraine War: 400 Drones Target Moscow, Oil Depot Hit in Latest At
Ukraine War: 400 Drones Target Moscow, Oil Depot Hit in Latest At
The Ukraine war has taken a dramatic turn as Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow, striking an oil depot and a Wildberries warehouse. The attack marks one of... Read more...
Cost of Living Crisis: Andy Burnham's Urgent Action Plan for UK
Cost of Living Crisis: Andy Burnham's Urgent Action Plan for UK
The cost of living crisis in the UK is escalating, and Andy Burnham has pledged urgent action to address the growing affordability squeeze. As chancellor John Healey inherits a bleak... Read more...