Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed the four simple words you can use to get huge discounts on your TV, broadband, mobile phone bill or car insurance. Speaking in a video he posted to Twitter to promote his latest podcast episode, which is all about how to haggle to get …
Read More »KFC launches comeback with free buckets and new fried pickle menu item
Fast food workers are struggling to afford to eat the meals they serve, according to a new report. KFC is looking to make a comeback as it rolls out an offer of free buckets of fried chicken and makes some menu additions. The fried chicken chain on Monday unveiled a …
Read More »Wealthy using life insurance to beat Rachel Reeves’ IHT rises | Personal Finance | Finance
Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax (IHT) grab has led to a surge in the wealthy using life insurance policies to shield their hard-earned cash from the taxman. While it is expensive, life insurance pays out a lump sum on death and policies can be placed in trust. This means it is …
Read More »How Trump’s tariffs are rattling the Lone Star State
Glenn Hammer, CEO and president of the Texas Association of Business, praised the Trump administration’s handling of tariffs amid a sweeping reset in trade relationships. As the Trump administration works to corral global trade relationships, the Lone Star State is saddling up for what could be a bumpy ride. Texas, …
Read More »New £640m grant scheme to make EVs affordable and spark sales boom | Personal Finance | Finance
Electric car grants are making a comeback in a £640 million scheme designed to revive lacklustre sales and bring cleaner motoring within reach of ordinary families. In a major policy shift, ministers are expected to unveil plans this week to slash upfront costs for drivers looking to switch to battery-powered …
Read More »Elon Musk’s SpaceX to invest $2 billion into his xAI startup, report
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary stresses the importance of policy following Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral victory, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ and the state of TikTok. SpaceX is investing $2 billion into xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, as part of a $5 billion …
Read More »State Pension panic as NI blunder leaves Brits out of pocket | Personal Finance | Finance
Most of the people owed thousands of pounds due to errors in the State Pension system won’t be reimbursed, DWP has admitted. Parents and carers who claimed child benefit between 1978 and 2010 should have been given credit on their National Insurance record from Home Responsibilities Protection. This would have …
Read More »Trump’s proposed 30% EU tariffs threaten French wine and cheese industry
FOX Business’ Ashley Webster speaks with Steve Longmire, the owner of Tennessee Homegrown Tomatoes, about the incoming tomato tariff. Wine and cheese producers in France warn that President Donald Trump’s proposed 30% tariffs on European imports will have a damaging impact on the country’s agricultural industry. Trump announced last week …
Read More »Labour could be plotting tax raid on 1 in 6 Brits later this year | Personal Finance | Finance
Labour could be plotting a tax raid on one in six earners to prop up the country’s finances. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander appeared to open the door to tax hikes in remarks she made on Sunday (July 13). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s party promised at the general election that …
Read More »Where does Russia get its ‘endless’ supply of drones and missiles?
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker weighs in on the Iran nuclear deal and the Russia-Ukraine peace talks during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’ Russia’s military has launched thousands of missiles and drones at Ukraine over the past month, stepping up the intensity of attacks in a terrifying …
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