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PFAS: Major study into ‘forever chemicals’ in UK population
The UK government is launching its first study into PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ in the population by collecting blood and urine samples through the Health Security Agency.
Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
Public support for the NHS’s founding principles of free access, universal availability, and tax funding has declined over the past five years across most age groups in the UK, according to recent research.
Palestinians are opening their doors to the displaced of besieged Hebron
Israeli forces demolished buildings in Hebron after a checkpoint attack, displacing over 2,000 Palestinians. Local residents are opening their homes to shelter families affected by the military lockdown.
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
A suspect in a deadly shooting near Paris that killed one person and injured five others has been placed under psychiatric observation, French anti-terrorism officials announced.
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IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise
The IRS filed over 214,000 federal tax liens in the 2025 fiscal year, a 9% increase from the prior year, raising concerns among advocates about job loss and reduced access to credit for affected taxpayers.
No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers
Multiple UK lenders now offer mortgages requiring minimal or no deposits for first-time buyers, with loans of up to 100% of property value, though interest rates are typically higher than standard deals.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
Britain faces a growing retirement savings crisis, with 15 million people not saving adequately for old age, according to the Pensions Commission. Women’s private pension pots average half those of men, exacerbating inequality concerns.
Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
Fraud victims often face tax bills on stolen money, but a bipartisan House bill aims to eliminate deductibility restrictions and waive penalties for those losses.
‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
Fraudsters are sending phishing emails impersonating X login alerts to steal account credentials. The fake messages mimic legitimate security notifications but include suspicious links directing users to fake password-reset pages.
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
UK savers can access competitive interest rates this summer, with easy-access accounts offering up to 5% and regular savings accounts paying as much as 8%, driven by fierce competition among financial providers.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain steady interest rates at its July meeting despite conflicting economic signals from cooling inflation and rising oil prices tied to Middle East tensions.
‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
Booking.com users report difficulties obtaining refunds for substandard accommodations, with the platform claiming it is not contractually responsible and deferring to individual property owners for compensation decisions.
Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
A Metro Bank customer lost over £14,000 after fraudsters used his debit card to purchase credits for the AI chatbot Claude, exploiting gaps in the bank’s fraud detection systems.
Berkshire shares trade lower even after Abel scores good marks at meeting, earnings jump
Berkshire Hathaway shares closed nearly 1% lower Monday despite CEO Greg Abel’s strong first annual meeting performance and the conglomerate’s 18% operating earnings jump.
Retailer Reformation closes flat in NYSE debut as CEO says company is ‘ready to scale’
Women’s clothing retailer Reformation priced its IPO at $15 and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, closing essentially flat after raising $210.9 million.
Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft added nearly $1.5 trillion in combined value this week
Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft collectively gained nearly $1.5 trillion in market value this week following strong earnings reports and increased AI spending commitments, while Meta and Apple experienced significant declines.