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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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Climate-Fuelled Damage Costs Caribbean $53bn, Study Finds
Climate-Fuelled Damage Costs Caribbean $53bn, Study Finds
Climate-fuelled damage has cost Caribbean nations a staggering $53.2bn between 2000 and 2024, according to a new study by ODI Global. This figure represents over 90% of the total $57bn... Leia mais...
George Cottrell Transferred $2m to Mother Before Reform Donations
George Cottrell Transferred $2m to Mother Before Reform Donations
George Cottrell transferred over $2 million to his mother Fiona Cottrell days before her 2024 donations to Reform UK, raising serious questions about political funding transparency. The convicted fraudster's financial... Leia mais...
UK Raids Target Nuisance Car Finance Text Scams
UK Raids Target Nuisance Car Finance Text Scams
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has executed search warrants in a major crackdown on nuisance car finance texts, seizing laptops, phones, and documents from companies linked to spam messages.... 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, reaching 160p per litre at forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households. This surge reverses the... Leia mais...
US Government Borrowing Costs Hit New High as Iran Strikes Resume
US Government Borrowing Costs Hit New High as Iran Strikes Resume
The US government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2007, as the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, intensifying concerns about inflation and the... Leia mais...
Meta Misses Earnings Forecasts as AI Optimism Fails to Boost
Meta Misses Earnings Forecasts as AI Optimism Fails to Boost
Meta missed earnings forecasts in the second quarter, reporting $6.18 earnings per share versus the expected $7.14, despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive media campaign promoting artificial intelligence. The disappointing results... Leia mais...
Jeff Bezos Eyes Liverpool FC Investment: Should He Buy?
Jeff Bezos Eyes Liverpool FC Investment: Should He Buy?
Jeff Bezos' potential investment in Liverpool FC has sparked widespread speculation among football fans and financial analysts alike. The Amazon founder, with a net worth north of $250 billion, is... Leia mais...
Money Laundering Exposed: Insider Tips from a Convicted Fraudster
Money Laundering Exposed: Insider Tips from a Convicted Fraudster
Money laundering remains one of the most pervasive financial crimes, yet only a tiny fraction of illicit funds are ever intercepted. In a recent exposé, convicted fraudster George Cottrell reveals... Leia mais...
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia Will Worsen Climate Crisis and Hunger
UK Aid Cuts to Somalia Will Worsen Climate Crisis and Hunger
The UK aid cuts to Somalia by 2029 will deepen a humanitarian catastrophe as families brace for catastrophic flooding and ongoing drought. According to Foreign Office figures, bilateral aid will... Leia mais...
EU Sanctions Russia in 21st Package, Ukraine Minister Refuses
EU Sanctions Russia in 21st Package, Ukraine Minister Refuses
The European Union has imposed its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, crypto platforms, and oil to weaken the war economy. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ousted defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov,... Leia mais...
Hegseth Budget: $1.5 Trillion Defense Spending Plan Explained
Hegseth Budget: $1.5 Trillion Defense Spending Plan Explained
The Hegseth budget calling for a $1.5 trillion defense spending increase is creating chaos within the Pentagon and raising questions about military priorities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demand for a... Leia mais...
EU Sanctions Oust Russian President of World Chess Federation
EU Sanctions Oust Russian President of World Chess Federation
The latest EU sanctions have ousted the Russian president of the world chess federation, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure against Moscow. Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime... Leia mais...