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Why a Financial Planner is Worth the Fee

Discover the five key, non-financial benefits of hiring a financial planner, from gaining a second opinion to creating a vital succession plan for your family.

Labour Launches £2m Fund to Regulate Mutuals Sector

The Labour government launches a £2m fund for a new regulator to oversee mutuals and co-operatives, aiming to boost consumer trust and sector growth. Discover the implications for UK businesses.

BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.

BBC Scotland evacuated after fire breaks out

The BBC's Pacific Quay headquarters in Glasgow was evacuated after a fire broke out, forcing programmes off air. All staff were safely evacuated. Read the latest updates.

The High Cost of Freedom at 55

At 55, Lina feels her marriage is over but fears the financial implications of leaving. Money educator Vanessa Stoykov advises on gaining financial clarity before making a life-changing decision.

Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Workers

New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where professionals from less privileged backgrounds feel less financially secure even on identical salaries. Discover how to build financial resilience.

6 Red Flags of Financial Infidelity

Expert reveals the hidden signs of financial cheating in relationships. Discover how to spot deceit over money and protect your financial future. Learn more.

TV licence fee to rise to £169.50 from April 2025

Millions of UK households face paying more for their TV licence as the government confirms the fee will increase to £169.50 from April 2025. Discover how this affects you and what it means for the BBC's future funding.

US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis

In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening

FCA's £4bn Car Finance Scheme 'Robbing Victims'

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for the car finance mis-selling scandal faces massive backlash for potentially short-changing victims out of billions.

Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands

New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.

Court Revives Challenge to Trump-Era CFPB Director

A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of a Trump-era director's appointment to America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating fresh uncertainty for the agency.

HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit

HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.

BBC presenter leaves after controversial Ferguson interview

Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.

UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%

Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.

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