Leo Lukenas III, a former Green Beret who made the challenging transition to investment banking, tragically passed away in May at just 35 years old. Lukenas, who had been working 100-hour weeks at Bank of America (BofA), died from “acute coronary artery thrombus”—a fatal blood clot in the heart. His death has sparked outrage over … Read more
By Live Commentary Updated: 14:08 BST, 22 October 2024 UK government borrowing hit £16.6billion last month, well ahead of Office for Budget Responsibility projections of £15.1billion and marking the third highest borrowing figures for September on record. However, the reading was below City forecasts of £17.5billion for the month. The FTSE 100 is down 0.7 … Read more
Daniel, known as the “POV Husband” on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, has captivated a strong following by sharing his cooking talents and life stories, infused with quirky humor. But his journey was far from the life he leads today. Growing up, Daniel worked tirelessly to support his immigrant family, who made significant sacrifices for his … Read more
By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 22:02 BST, 21 October 2024 Interest rates will fall to 2.75 per cent over the course of the coming year in a boost for millions of borrowers, Goldman Sachs has predicted. Economists at the Wall Street giant believe the Bank of England will cut more sharply than suggested by market … Read more
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari revealed on Monday night that the former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker in Dahieh in southern Beirut was located underneath a hospital – which held gold and half a billion dollars in cash. One of his bunkers was located beneath the Al-Sahel Hospital and was used as Nasrallah’s … Read more
Could Rachel Reeves cap the amount that savers and investors can salt away into Isas in her first budget on 30 October? The future of tax-free accounts is in doubt, as it has emerged a cap of £500,000 was previously floated by the now Chancellor in a column she wrote for The Independent in 2016. … Read more
If there is one thing most Britons can agree on, it’s that customer service has gone downhill in recent years. While the pandemic was once the excuse for poor service, both the public and private sectors have continued to flounder in recent years. One area that has continued to receive a slap on the wrists … Read more
Around one in five (18 per cent) people across the UK have fallen victim to a finance scam – such as a fake pension or investment opportunity – in the past year, research for Citizens Advice indicates. The charity estimates that nine million people have been affected. More than two-fifths (43 per cent) of people … Read more
Hospitality trade urging Rachel Reeves to halt a quadrupling of business rates Worries that High Street investment will be curtailed Concerns about employment opportunities and higher levels of business failure By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:54 BST, 20 October 2024 The bosses of 170 major pub and restaurant chains have urged the Chancellor to prevent a … Read more
Forgive me. If you or your children are pension savers, or you have grandchildren yet to jump on the pension ladder, I am in danger of spoiling your Sunday. So if you’re enjoying a fry-up or even treating yourself to brunch at your local Cote Brasserie (I recommend the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs), have … Read more
