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84,000 signatures back petition to increase tax threshold for state pensions
A movement asking the Chancellor to increase the tax threshold for state pensions has garnered 84,000 signatures before the Spring Statement on March 26.
697
Large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining scheme uncovered in Thailand: six raids and arrests
In response to complaints about electricity theft, authorities conducted raids on three abandoned houses and discovered remotely controlled mining operations.
774
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January, marking a new setback for Rachel Reeves
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, marking the latest setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
838
Five million UK taxpayers now in highest tax bracket as fears grow over Reeves’ mini-budget
A record five million UK tax payers now fall into the highest rate tax bracket figures have revealed - as fears grow over the potential of Reeves’ April mini-budget.
696
John Lewis reports tripled profits, but workers miss out on bonus for third year
Cash reward at staff-owned group ruled out for third year in a row, with focus on £600m plans to transform business
693
Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% in response to Ontario electricity price hikes
Donald Trump has doubled planned tariffs on imports of Canadian steel and aluminium from 25% to 50%.
817
Barclays ordered to pay £12.5 million in compensation for widespread app and website outages
After widespread outages on its app and website, Barclays has been ordered to pay out a total £12.5 million in compensation to those affected.
952
ECB payments crash delayed salaries and welfare, exposing system vulnerabilities
The payments crash at the European Central Bank last week resulted in delayed salaries and welfare funds for thousands of people. It could have been much worse.
799
Hundreds of Santander customers in UK hit by banking problems
Bank says it has fixed mobile and telephone service outages after people unable to make payments
839
TCB and key developers leave Thorchain amid allegations of illicit fund flows linked to North Korea
A primary contributor by the name of TCB cautioned that Thorchain might encounter a crisis if the network is perceived as a facilitator of money laundering.
1107
Trudeau charged taxpayers $81,000 for groceries in one year
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau billed taxpayers for $157,642 in household food expenses over a two-year period, according to access-to-information records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
850
Citigroup credited the client’s account with $81 trillion before the error was spotted
The US bank intended to send $280, but no funds were transferred due to a ’fat finger’ mistake.
852
Loco-motion: Reflecting on the First Year of Argentina’s Eccentric President
Argentine President Javier Milei — nicknamed El Loco (“the Madman”) for his radical right-wing politics — is looking at a possible impeachment over a cryptocurrency scandal now that the memecoin he advertised has collapsed.
760
Former UK students are owed up to £50,000, with £28 million still unclaimed
According to data from the Student Loans Company, some former students in England overpaid on their loans more than five years ago and have still not claimed their refunds.
640
Bitcoin falls below $90,000 as global concerns combine with Bybit hack
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 to its lowest since November 18 on Tuesday, as market nerves over U.S. tariffs reinforced the blow to crypto investor confidence from last week’s $1.5 billion hack of ether from the Bybit exchange.
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New Look to close 26 stores and cut 350 jobs - see full list
The High Court in Ireland approved the appointment of provisional liquidators on Thursday as New Look seeks to wind down its Irish operations following several years of "sustained losses and challenging market conditions."
634
London parking fines set to increase to £160: Mayor Sadiq Khan approves proposals to raise PCNs by £30
London parking penalty charges are set to increase with motorists soon to be stung with eye-watering fines.
837
Severe HMRC warning to anyone who has gifted money to family
Generous Brits wishing to give money and belongings to loved ones before they pass away have been encouraged to familiarize themselves with the government’s inheritance tax (IHT) rules.
635
Martin Lewis outlines ’urgent’ steps to save hundreds of pounds before the nationwide bill increase
According to Martin Lewis, 80% of households in England, Scotland and Wales currently overpay for energy — and in the coming months, it’s only going to get worse.
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Thousands of investors in Trump’s meme coin lost $2 billion, while the US president’s family and their partners earned $100 million in commissions
More than 813,000 crypto wallets have lost a total of $2 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s memecoin, according to an assessment by Chainanalysis commissioned by the New York Times.
845
BP shares surge after Elliott hedge fund takes stake
Activist fund predicted to push for overhaul of oil company’s strategy and shake-up of board.
729
Trump urges Treasury to stop minting ’wasteful’ pennies
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been told to stop minting one-cent coins, or pennies as they are widely called, by US President Donald Trump in an announcement on his Truth Social media account.
780
Bank of England experiences significant gold bullion outflow
Thousands of gold bars have been withdrawn from the Bank of England’s vaults since the end of last year amid fears around the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war, Report informs via The Telegraph.
744
Bank of England’s interest rate decision leads to lower mortgage bills for millions – here’s what it means for your finances
Millions of mortgage bills are set to fall after the Bank of England confirmed a cut to interest rates.
919
Global stock markets face pressure amid Trump’s tariff threats
Markets recover some losses after Trump agreed to delay new duties on Mexico goods, sparking hopes of a reprieve.
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