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New UK crypto regulations will include stablecoins and staking services | TechCrunch

The U.K. plans to regulate the crypto sector comprehensively by early 2025.
#inheritance-tax

Government confusion over how many farms will be hit by controversial tractor tax

Conflicting figures on inheritance tax impact reveal potential crisis for Britain's family farms.

What budget 2024 means for your personal finances

The triple lock on pensions will increase the state pension by 4.1% from April next year.

Government confusion over how many farms will be hit by controversial tractor tax

Conflicting figures on inheritance tax impact reveal potential crisis for Britain's family farms.

What budget 2024 means for your personal finances

The triple lock on pensions will increase the state pension by 4.1% from April next year.
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#pension-reform

'Too small' pension funds hold back growth - Reeves

UK public sector pension funds require consolidation to generate greater returns for savers and support economic growth.

Reeves to announce megafunds' shake-up of local government pension scheme

Rachel Reeves aims to consolidate local government pension schemes into larger funds to enhance investment and reduce fees.

'Too small' pension funds hold back growth - Reeves

UK public sector pension funds require consolidation to generate greater returns for savers and support economic growth.

Reeves to announce megafunds' shake-up of local government pension scheme

Rachel Reeves aims to consolidate local government pension schemes into larger funds to enhance investment and reduce fees.
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Parties target families' votes with monthly 200 cap on childcare costs and Child Benefit double payment every August

Childcare costs are a key focus in the upcoming election, with all major parties proposing caps and increased support for families.
#inflation

Where the presidential candidates stand on personal finance issues

Candidates focus on economic issues like inflation, price gouging, and prescription drug costs in their campaigns.

Interest rates: Will Bank of England slash rates?

UK borrowing costs are expected to be reduced by the Bank of England due to falling inflation rates.

Where the presidential candidates stand on personal finance issues

Candidates focus on economic issues like inflation, price gouging, and prescription drug costs in their campaigns.

Interest rates: Will Bank of England slash rates?

UK borrowing costs are expected to be reduced by the Bank of England due to falling inflation rates.
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The USDA announces a ban on school lunch processing fees

The USDA has announced that from 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not face processing fees.
#rachel-reeves

Ex-Bank of England chief urges Rachel Reeves to raise national insurance in Budget

Mervyn King urges Rachel Reeves to address £25bn deficit by raising national insurance and prioritizing honesty in her Budget.

Rachel Reeves is right to scrap Jeremy Hunt's gimmicky British Isa | Nils Pratley

The proposed Brit Isa is likely to be scrapped due to its excessive complexity and minimal impact on UK investment.

Ex-Bank of England chief urges Rachel Reeves to raise national insurance in Budget

Mervyn King urges Rachel Reeves to address £25bn deficit by raising national insurance and prioritizing honesty in her Budget.

Rachel Reeves is right to scrap Jeremy Hunt's gimmicky British Isa | Nils Pratley

The proposed Brit Isa is likely to be scrapped due to its excessive complexity and minimal impact on UK investment.
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Missed Student Loan Payments Will Hurt Your Credit Again. What to Know.

Borrowers need to be aware that missed student loan payments will now affect their credit scores after the one-year on-ramp ends.
The Biden administration's on-ramp allowed missed payments to go unreported, but this protection concluded at the end of September 2023.

Xi Jinping just fired his giant money cannon at the wrong target

Beijing's economic measures aim to revive a struggling economy but may not resolve deeper issues.
Wall Street's optimism reflects hope for stability, despite skepticism from analysts.

Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments

Canada is shelving its plans for a retail central bank digital currency but remains open to future developments based on public demand.

Outrage amid further increase in bailiffs handling unpaid council tax cases

Haringey Council's bailiff referrals for unpaid council tax have increased despite ethical debt policies, raising questions about their effectiveness.
#labour-government

Labour minister's message to pensioners after winter fuel payment cut

The Labour government faces tough decisions regarding winter fuel payments due to financial constraints.

Labour scraps plan for 'British Isa' aimed at boosting UK stock investment

The Labour government plans to abandon the 'British Isa' proposal, citing concerns over its complexity and potential negative impact on the Isa market.

Labour minister's message to pensioners after winter fuel payment cut

The Labour government faces tough decisions regarding winter fuel payments due to financial constraints.

Labour scraps plan for 'British Isa' aimed at boosting UK stock investment

The Labour government plans to abandon the 'British Isa' proposal, citing concerns over its complexity and potential negative impact on the Isa market.
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Private equity enters professional football

The NFL's policy change allows private equity to invest in teams, enabling better access for investors and potentially increasing team valuations.

RFK Jr. To Buy 4 Million Bitcoin If Elected US President

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to purchase 4 million Bitcoins if elected, integrating Bitcoin into the U.S. national economy.
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