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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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Marc Skinner Exit: Manchester United Budget Constraints Explained
Marc Skinner Exit: Manchester United Budget Constraints Explained
Marc Skinner's departure from Manchester United highlights the club's budget constraints that spread thin across the squad. The former head coach, who was sacked on Monday, had pushed for more... Leia mais...
Metro Bank AI Fraud Refund Fight: £14,000 Stolen via Claude
Metro Bank AI Fraud Refund Fight: £14,000 Stolen via Claude
Metro Bank customer Zoli Rutter is fighting to recover £14,244 stolen through an AI-linked fraud involving the Claude chatbot. This incident highlights the growing risk of AI-powered financial scams and... Leia mais...
AI Fraud Alert: Metro Bank Customer Loses £14K in Claude Scam
AI Fraud Alert: Metro Bank Customer Loses £14K in Claude Scam
AI fraud is on the rise, and a recent case involving Metro Bank and the Claude chatbot shows how vulnerable consumers can be. A businessman lost £14,244 after fraudsters exploited... Leia mais...
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 due to offset account errors, according to a new ASIC report. This article explains how these errors occur, what it means... Leia mais...
Apple Hits $5 Trillion as AI Stock Sell-Off Intensifies
Apple Hits $5 Trillion as AI Stock Sell-Off Intensifies
Apple has become only the second company to pass the $5 trillion valuation mark, as it benefited from investors fleeing AI and semiconductor stocks amid a wider tech sell-off. The... Leia mais...
Climate Damage Costs Caribbean $53.2 Billion in 25 Years
Climate Damage Costs Caribbean $53.2 Billion in 25 Years
Climate-fuelled disasters caused $53.2 billion in damage to Caribbean nations between 2000 and 2024, according to new research. This staggering figure represents over 90% of the total $57 billion in... Leia mais...
Drinkflation Explained: Why British Beer Is Getting Weaker
Drinkflation Explained: Why British Beer Is Getting Weaker
Drinkflation is reshaping the British beer market, as major brands quietly reduce alcohol strength to cut costs and maximize profits. This phenomenon, which began in 2023, means your pint may... Leia mais...
George Cottrell Transferred $2M to Mother Before Reform UK
George Cottrell Transferred $2M to Mother Before Reform UK
George Cottrell transferred over $2 million to his mother Fiona Cottrell days before her 2024 donations to Reform UK, according to financial industry sources. The convicted fraudster's transfers raise serious... Leia mais...
US Bond Yields Hit 2007 High as Fed Holds Rates, Iran Strikes
US Bond Yields Hit 2007 High as Fed Holds Rates, Iran Strikes
The US government borrowing costs have surged to their highest level since 2007, as the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, intensifying concerns about inflation and... Leia mais...
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 financial pressure on millions of households planning summer holidays. This surge reverses the earlier... Leia mais...
Bessent To-Do List Reveals US Plan to Buy Japanese Yen
Bessent To-Do List Reveals US Plan to Buy Japanese Yen
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's leaked 'to-do' list reveals a plan to buy $5-10 billion in Japanese yen, a move that could reshape currency markets. This unprecedented intervention aims... Leia mais...
Reform UK Funding Scandal: Financial Web Exposed
Reform UK Funding Scandal: Financial Web Exposed
The Reform UK funding scandal has exposed a tangled financial web involving secret donations, loans, and convicted fraudsters. This article delves into the key transactions and relationships that raise serious... Leia mais...