Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to announce more cost of living support for people on low incomes as bills are outpacing the expected rise in benefits. In line with this week’s inflation announcement for September, benefits are set to go up 6.7 percent next April but this will not […]
Read moreIndia Inc rides merger-demerger wave
Corporate India is busy restructuring — through mergers, demergers and splits. That seems to be the new normal as CXOs and boards brainstorm on how to create assets and value. The pitch rose significantly during the third quarter of this financial year (FY24), translating into $32.9-billion worth of such deals […]
Read moreAmazon reveals six-foot robot that can walk and lift items in its warehouses amid fears of AI ‘job-pocalypse’ | The Sun
Amazon has started using a human-shaped robot to lift and carry crates in its warehouses in a move that will fuel debate about technology’s impact on jobs. The new six foot robot, called Digit, can walk forwards and backwards, crouch, bend and move around obstacles in similar movements to humans. […]
Read moreMarkets Wait For Updates On Earnings, CPI
Market sentiment continued to be strong amidst the onset of the earnings season and ahead of the CPI update from the U.S. The recent dovish hints by Fed officials aided the Dollar’s retreat as well as the easing in U.S. bond yields. Wall Street Futures are trading with gains. European […]
Read more‘I’m a pest expert – here’s the best method to defend your home against bedbugs’
@screenshothq Bed bugs have been seen crawling all over public spaces in Paris as France battles an ‘invasion’ of the insects.Paris transport minister, Clément Beaune, said he would convene public transport operators next week to inform them about countermeasures and how to do more for the protection of travellers. #paris […]
Read moreOnly Fools megafan gets dream send-off as his coffin is driven by perfect replica of Del Boy's three-wheeler | The Sun
AN Only Fools and Horses megafan got his dream send-off after his coffin was driven to his funeral by an iconic Reliant Regal. Peter Bundy of Southampton, Hants, left behind a devastated family after his unexpected death aged 40. But he left a smile on the faces of onlookers as […]
Read more‘How I saved my first £10,000 as a teenager while working part-time’
One young woman is revealing how she was able to save £10,000 as a teenager despite being in a low-paid job and still in education. Monique Jones is a content creator on TikTok who focuses on discussing issues related to money. Recently, she divulged that she was able to save […]
Read moreCar giant has ‘misleading’ e-Power adverts BANNED for suggesting vehicle is completely petrol free | The Sun
A MAJOR car brand has their "misleading" e-Power adverts BANNED for suggesting the motor is completely petrol free. Japanese manufacturer, Nissan, faced backlash after they implied the latest Qashqai model is more of an EV than a hybrid. The industry giant saw two ads pulled by the Advertising Standards Authority […]
Read moreThe terrifying new horror game that challenges you to play for 18 minutes without SCREAMING – can you beat it? | The Sun
A BLAIR Witch-style video game has gone viral for its simple but unique challenge – don't scream. Literally. The indie game challenges players to walk through an eerie forest. You must have your PC microphone on so that any whimper, shriek or yelp is picked up. If you're caught making […]
Read moreBenefits claimants could be hit by real-terms payments cut
Benefits claimants may see the value of their payments decrease in real terms – despite the fact payments are likely to increase 6.7 percent next year. The inflation figure for the year to September was published today, with prices rising 6.7 percent, and in UK law this is the metric […]
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