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Your pay, energy bills and cash Isa: How the Budget affects you
The UK Budget introduces financial support for cost-of-living pressures, including a £100 energy payment for lower council tax bands and extended fuel duty cuts, while raising taxes on higher savings and extending minimum wage increases.
Burnham ‘ready to support’ Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government is ready to support Poundland staff as the discount retailer faces potential collapse after its US owner rejected a takeover offer.
Horror Fans, Rejoice: FilmQuest Breakout ‘The Crawling’ Is the Gutsy Alien Freakout of Your Dreams
“The Crawling,” a science fiction horror film about a couple confronted by an alien presence during a remote vacation, premiered at FilmQuest and explores relationship breakdown alongside extraterrestrial terror.
Anthony LaPaglia: ‘There is not a role I didn’t get that I ever gave more than four hours of grievance to – even Tony Soprano’
Actor Anthony LaPaglia discusses his new memoir, revealing he never dwells on roles he doesn’t land, limiting disappointment to just four hours regardless of the opportunity.
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AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan Senate proposal to fast-track Social Security changes through Congress, arguing the expedited process bypasses regular legislative oversight and public input.
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
UK households will be able to purchase plug-in balcony solar panels from major retailers starting later this summer following government regulatory changes.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudsters are sending convincing fake Spotify payment update emails that direct victims to cloned websites designed to steal login credentials and payment information for unauthorized purchases.
Some high-earning investors will soon owe taxes on years of deferred capital gains
Investors in Opportunity Zone funds face a tax bill on $75 billion in deferred capital gains by the end of 2026, when a decade-long deferral period expires under rules established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
Individual share investing can be rewarding but risky, requiring thorough research into financial metrics like price-to-earnings ratios, dividend yields, and cashflow before committing funds.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Fraudsters are sending fake text messages impersonating RingGo parking app, requesting payment for alleged outstanding charges and directing users to counterfeit websites to steal financial information.
AMD’s revenue climbs 50% and data center sales doubled, but the stock is down
AMD reported second-quarter revenue growth of 50% to $7.69 billion, with data center sales doubling to $6.7 billion, though the stock declined in extended trading following the earnings release.
SpaceX’s AI spending unnerves Wall Street despite promises of quick payoff
SpaceX’s massive artificial intelligence spending exceeded analyst expectations, prompting executives to assure investors of profitability within a year, though stock prices declined following earnings results.
CVS blows past estimates, hikes guidance as insurance unit continues to improve
CVS Health exceeded second-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts while raising full-year profit and revenue guidance, driven by improvement in its Aetna insurance unit despite high medical costs.
Flutter shares plummet on earnings miss and another key leadership change
Flutter shares fell more than 11% after the company reduced full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announced CEO Peter Jackson’s departure, effective October 1.
SoftBank gets $8.2 billion boost from Intel as OpenAI takes a backseat
SoftBank reported fiscal first quarter profits beating expectations, driven by a $8.2 billion gain from Intel shares, while its Vision Fund saw minimal OpenAI gains despite prior quarter’s $20 billion boost.
Rheinmetall stock volatile after trimming guidance as Germany’s F126 warship cancellation hits sales outlook
Rheinmetall trimmed its 2026 sales guidance by 300 million euros after Germany cancelled an F126 warship program, though first-half sales and profits surged significantly.