Many Britons are dissatisfied with the state pension as it currently functions, and have petitioned for change. At present, the state pension age is 66 and rising, having been 60 for women and 65 for men in the past before age equalisation. Similarly, the full new state pension currently provides …
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‘Fox Across America’ host Jimmy Failla reacts to reports the Biden administration was serious about banning gas stoves and Frontier Airlines’ all-you-can-fly summer pass on ‘The Bottom Line.’ A bill in Washington D.C. hopes to incentivize gas appliance owners to make the switch to electric by offering low-income households free …
Read More »Barclays branch closures: Full list of outlets closing in 2023 | Personal Finance | Finance
Barclays bank is set to close 41 branches in March, April and May, meaning local customers will have to find another place to do their in-person banking. Some customers may want to consider changing to another bank which does have an outlet in their area or think about moving to …
Read More »Activision CEO on Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal: Regulators don’t have experience
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reveals what led to the video game company’s record-breaking Q4 earnings results on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on Tuesday discussed Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of the company and regulatory scrutiny of it. Kotick pushed back on concerns Microsoft could make Activision Blizzard’s …
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita explains his state’s decision to sue TikTok on ‘The Evening Edit.’ Star-throwing is on its way to becoming legal in the state of Indiana, after the state Senate passed a bill to legalize recreational use of the uncommon practice. State Sen. Linda Rogers introduced Senate …
Read More »State pensioners could boost sum by up to £14.75 per week – but there are pros and cons | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons do not get the state pension automatically, and will have to claim it once they reach state pension age. However, if they do not claim, this is a process known as deferral, which could increase the payments one gets when they do decide to claim the sum. One of …
Read More »Turkey ETF slides after country rocked by massive earthquake
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com A massive earthquake rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, leaving thousands dead. The disaster caused Turkish stocks to slide amid the uncertainty. The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF, which trades on the NASDAQ, was down 2.44% at Monday’s close, trading at $33.13 a …
Read More »Lloyds issues scam warning to pensioners after woman loses £14,500 | Personal Finance | Finance
Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds Bank, said: “The convincing lies told by fraudsters mean that while romance scam victims think they are falling in love, they’re actually falling for a scam. As well as losing thousands of pounds they also have to deal with this emotional betrayal. “The sad truth is there was …
Read More »Powerball winning numbers drawn for Monday’s $747M jackpot
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Monday night’s jackpot is now an estimated $747 million after no winning tickets matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The cash value is estimated at $403.1 million. The numbers drawn were 22, 11, 23, 5, 69 Powerball: 7 Power Play: …
Read More »Digital pound may be brought in by Bank of England over coming years | Personal Finance | Finance
HM Treasury says a digital pound is “likely to be needed” as more payments take place digitally, a consultation paper published today by HM Treasury and the Bank of England said. Under the scheme, Britons would have digital wallets to allow people to manage their balance and make payments in …
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