Former Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli discusses the ongoing negotiation talks between the UAW and the Big Three automakers on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Two striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members have been hospitalized in Michigan after they and three of their colleagues were hit by a car while demonstrating outside of …
Read More »Three days ago I said this 5.85% account marked ‘peak savings rates’. Now it’s gone | Personal Finance | Finance
Despite that, I stuck my neck out on Sunday and warned that today’s best long-term fixed-rate savings bonds would soon be for the chop. I’ve now been proved right, and faster than I had anticipated. Which is bad news for savers. I was specifically talking about the five-year fixed rate …
Read More »Months-long Hollywood writers strike over after contract with studios approved
Tens of thousands of businesses serve the film industry across the country, and many companies beyond Hollywood are struggling. The nearly five-month writers strike that paralyzed the entertainment industry was declared over Tuesday by leaders of Hollywood writers unions after board members approved a contract agreement with studios. The governing …
Read More »HMRC issues urgent warning ahead of tax return deadline next week | Personal Finance | Finance
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a deadline reminder for those who are due to complete a self-assessment tax return for the 2022/23 tax year. Anyone who is new to the process has until October 5 to register themselves. Due to the surge in Britons taking on additional money-making …
Read More »Labor boss compares US automakers to Nazi Germany as President Biden watches
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said during a speech with President Joe Biden watching that Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could be likened to the Axis powers during World War II. The head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union likened major U.S. automakers to the Axis powers, …
Read More »Octopus Energy expands scheme to offer thousands up to 50% off energy bills | Personal Finance | Finance
Octopus Energy has expanded its ‘Fan Club’ tariff to bring cheaper energy to its customers living near off-shore wind farms. The expansion of the tariff will start with communities living along the coastline from Grimsby to Skegness. ‘Fan Club’ customers in this area will be able to get up to 50 …
Read More »Government shutdown looms if Congress doesn’t act: What to know
FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discusses GOP lawmakers blocking an attempt at a House spending bill amid a looming government shutdown and the threat to Kevin McCarthys speakership. The federal government is facing the threat of a looming government shutdown that could cause federal workers to go without …
Read More »ISA allowance could be raised above £20,000 if savers invest in British business | Personal Finance | Finance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering creating an additional ISA allowance to promote investment in British companies. The additional tax-free allowance, on top of the current £20,000 a year, would apply to money invested in businesses listed on the London Stock Exchange. Policy makes hope this would help revive the London …
Read More »These seven candidates will be on the stage at the second Republican presidential nomination debate
Swing state voters Deb Ludwig, Rebecca Boyer and Bernadette Wright discuss their top 2024 issues and the candidates that best align with them. The stage is set for the second GOP presidential nomination debate Wednesday evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The Republican National Committee …
Read More »DWP slams pensioner with £22,000 bill after they found error in Pension Credit application | Personal Finance | Finance
A man was hit with a huge £22,000 bill after the DWP spotted an error in his Pension Credit application made in 2017. Robert Vincent will be paying money back well into his eighties after the DWP found his private pension income was higher than the amount he had stated in …
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