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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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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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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... Подробнее...
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... Подробнее...
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,... Подробнее...
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... Подробнее...
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... Подробнее...
Australian Households Face Potential Interest Rate Hike and
Australian Households Face Potential Interest Rate Hike and
Australian households face a potential interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre as the Middle East crisis pushes global crude above $US100 a barrel. Economists warn... Подробнее...
Andy Burnham Success Blueprint: Labour Must Unite for Victory
Andy Burnham Success Blueprint: Labour Must Unite for Victory
Andy Burnham's success as a potential Labour leader hinges on party unity and a clear strategy for the cost of living crisis. The blueprint requires both his leadership and a... Подробнее...
Japan's Giant Spending Spree Risks Liz Truss-Style Shock
Japan's Giant Spending Spree Risks Liz Truss-Style Shock
Japan's giant spending spree under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is raising fears of a Liz Truss-style economic shock. International investors are questioning where the ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra cash will... Подробнее...
Why Wealthy Gen Xers Block Burnham Tax on the Super-Rich
Why Wealthy Gen Xers Block Burnham Tax on the Super-Rich
The Burnham tax on the super-rich faces fierce opposition from wealthy Gen Xers and baby boomers who act as a Praetorian Guard for the ultra-wealthy. These professional classes—company managers, lawyers,... Подробнее...
How Financial Independence Led to Witchcraft Accusations
How Financial Independence Led to Witchcraft Accusations
Financial independence in the 17th century could brand a woman a witch. When Katherine Harrison inherited wealth and chose to run her own farm, her refusal to remarry challenged Puritan... Подробнее...
Spotify Scam Emails: How to Spot Fake Payment Requests
Spotify Scam Emails: How to Spot Fake Payment Requests
Spotify scam emails are circulating widely, tricking users into revealing login and payment details. These fake messages claim your payment failed and urge you to update your credit card info... Подробнее...
Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Sentencing Over
Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Sentencing Over
Five Palestine Action activists are facing terrorism sentencing after causing £212,000 of damage to a Barclays Bank branch in Burnley. The group targeted the bank due to its shares in... Подробнее...