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Millions of motorists without a driveway have been warned to prepare for sweeping changes under a government-backed drive to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). In a move to accelerate Britain’s green motoring revolution, ministers today pledged that more than 100,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints will be installed across England, targeting …

Your electric bill is rising faster than inflation; Tesla raises prices on Model S and X cars in the U.S.; and your new iPhone may be coming from India. A recall of certain cases of Floria Dried Apricots is underway due to their packaging not disclosing the fruit contains sulfites.  …

Santander announced in March that it will be closing 95 of its branches across the UK as more customers are moving to online banking.  A total of 23 banks will shut their doors this month, with 10 closing as soon as next week. The remaining 13 will close the following …

Fast-food workers are struggling to afford to eat the meals they serve, according to a new report. Fast-food consumers looking to switch it up have plenty of new menu items to try.  Popular chains such as McDonald’s, Chipotle, Burger King, Popeyes and Wendy’s have recently introduced new food, drink and …

Digital bank Chase raised the interest on its easy access savings account to 5% AER, earning an “excellent” Moneyfactscompare rating this week. Savers can deposit up to £3million in total and access their savings as often as they like, with no fees, charges or penalties. The new rate, which includes …

Defiance ETFs CEO and CIO Sylvia Jablonski argues the stock market’s ‘tariff scare’ was a buying opportunity on ‘Making Money.’  Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison added $26 billion to his net worth on Thursday. His already-massive personal fortune reached $243 billion on Thursday thanks to the $26 billion jump, according to Forbes.  …

Octopus has announced plans to relaunch its “popular” Savings Sessions scheme, offering rewards for customers who shift their energy usage from peak times. Exclusive to Octoplus members, participants can enjoy free power with the provider during hour-long slots, which will usually be held in the early afternoon. The scheme will …

President Trump explained how Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in the loop about plans to abolish the EV mandate. President Donald Trump claimed his relationship with Elon Musk changed after he spoke about his plans to eliminate the electic vehicle mandate.  While signing legislation to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate …

Santander will close a further nine branches as early as next week as more customers make fewer in-person visits. The shuttered branches will join the banking giant’s larger list of at least 95 locations to close in 2025. This move forms part of a broader trend, with thousands of bank …

Third Bridge global head of analysts Peter McNally discusses how the Boeing factory workers strike is impacting business on ‘The Big Money Show.’ Boeing shares fell 5% during premarket trading on Thursday after one of its aircraft operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff. The Air India 787-8 Dreamliner …