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UK Eyes Canada-Led Global Defence Bank to Boost Security

UK Eyes Canada-Led Global Defence Bank to Boost Security

UK Chancellor John Healey is in talks with Canada about joining a new global defence bank aimed at helping allies rearm to counter mounting securit...

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Bank of England's £120bn Bill: Power Without Accountability

Bank of England's £120bn Bill: Power Without Accountability

The Bank of England's £120bn bill for quantitative tightening has ignited a fierce debate about power without accountability in UK monetary policy....

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Can You Freeze Leftover Risotto? The Ultimate Guide

Can You Freeze Leftover Risotto? The Ultimate Guide

Can you freeze leftover risotto? It's a common question for home cooks looking to avoid waste, but the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or ...

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Budget Hints for Students: Smart Money Management Tips

Budget Hints for Students: Smart Money Management Tips

Budget hints for students have become essential as the cost of living continues to rise. With maintenance loans failing to keep pace with inflation...

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Help-to-Buy Scheme Delivers £25bn Social Value, Review Finds

Help-to-Buy Scheme Delivers £25bn Social Value, Review Finds

The Help-to-Buy scheme delivered “very high value for money” and generated £25bn in social value in the last financial year, according to a governm...

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Medical Debt Wage Garnishment: Democrats Push Federal Ban

Medical Debt Wage Garnishment: Democrats Push Federal Ban

Medical debt wage garnishment could soon be a thing of the past if House Democrats succeed with a new bill introduced Monday. The legislation aims ...

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Is University a Scam? The Real Cost of Student Debt

Is University a Scam? The Real Cost of Student Debt

Is university a scam? That's the question many graduates and students are asking as they grapple with the financial realities of higher education. ...

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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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Hegseth: Iran War Cost $37.5 Billion So Far, Requests $88 Billion
Hegseth: Iran War Cost $37.5 Billion So Far, Requests $88 Billion
The war on Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony, as he requested an additional $88 billion in supplemental funding to sustain... Læs mere ...
Iran War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion: Senator Warns of Forever War
Iran War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion: Senator Warns of Forever War
The US-Israel war on Iran has already cost $37.5 billion, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting accusations of 'another forever war' from lawmakers. Hegseth faced a heated Senate hearing... Læs mere ...
Treasury Challenges Andy Burnham's Ambitions: Fiscal Realities Bi
Treasury Challenges Andy Burnham's Ambitions: Fiscal Realities Bi
The Treasury is set to test Andy Burnham's bold ambitions, as fiscal orthodoxy threatens to clash with the new Labour government's plans to roll back decades of Thatcherism. Fifty years... Læs mere ...
UK Aid Budget Bus Fare Cap Threatens World's Poorest
UK Aid Budget Bus Fare Cap Threatens World's Poorest
The UK prime minister's decision to fund a bus fare cap from the aid budget will directly impact the world's poorest, sparking outrage from charities and development experts. By diverting... Læs mere ...
Falkland Islands Sovereignty: Self-Determination vs. Argentina Cl
Falkland Islands Sovereignty: Self-Determination vs. Argentina Cl
The Falkland Islands sovereignty debate centers on the fundamental right of self-determination, a principle enshrined in the UN Charter that has defined the islands' modern relationship with the UK. Contrary... Læs mere ...
US Tariffs Defended by Trade Chief as Democrats Push Back on Pric
US Tariffs Defended by Trade Chief as Democrats Push Back on Pric
The debate over US tariffs intensified as President Trump’s chief trade official denied that sweeping tariffs have increased prices for American families, despite mounting evidence and Democratic criticism. During a... Læs mere ...
House passes $1.15tn defense bill amid Israel, voter disputes
House passes $1.15tn defense bill amid Israel, voter disputes
The defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, a $1.15 trillion package that includes military pay raises... Læs mere ...
Iran Warns of 'Eye for an Eye' Response to US Threats on Oil Infr
Iran Warns of 'Eye for an Eye' Response to US Threats on Oil Infr
The latest Iran threats to shut down Gulf oil flows if the US attacks its infrastructure have sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi explicitly warned... Læs mere ...
Trump Scoffs at Affordability, Touts Economic Policies in Georgia
Trump Scoffs at Affordability, Touts Economic Policies in Georgia
Trump economic policies took center stage at a Georgia rally where the president mocked the term 'affordability' as a Democratic consultant's gimmick. While dismissing the word, he spent much of... Læs mere ...
Jes Staley Epstein Ties: Ex-Barclays CEO Testifies Before Congres
Jes Staley Epstein Ties: Ex-Barclays CEO Testifies Before Congres
Jes Staley Epstein ties took center stage as the former Barclays CEO appeared before a US congressional panel in a closed-door interview. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is... Læs mere ...
Money Laundering 101: How Not to Get Caught Like George Cottrell
Money Laundering 101: How Not to Get Caught Like George Cottrell
Money laundering remains a persistent challenge in global finance, with an estimated 5% of the world economy tied to illicit funds. Despite strict anti-money laundering (AML) laws, only 0.05% of... Læs mere ...
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia: Impact on Lives and Livelihoods
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia: Impact on Lives and Livelihoods
The UK aid cuts to Somalia by 2029 will almost halve bilateral assistance, hitting families already bracing for catastrophic flooding. As the World Meteorological Organization warns of extreme rainfall, communities... Læs mere ...