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Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget

Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.

Trump's Return Could Undermine Dollar Dominance

Exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump presidency could destabilise global financial markets and fracture Western support for Ukraine, with the US dollar's supremacy at stake.

Million-dollar homes now common across US cities

New research reveals how the million-dollar property has transformed from luxury exception to mainstream reality in dozens of US housing markets, with surprising states joining the high-price club.

California's $1.3T weather disaster crisis exposed

New research reveals California has suffered more billion-dollar weather disasters than any other US state, with devastating wildfires and floods causing unprecedented damage across the Golden State.

BondiBoost Founder Buys $60M Sydney Mansion

Alexandra Jakob, the visionary entrepreneur behind haircare sensation BondiBoost, has acquired a breathtaking five-bedroom waterfront mansion overlooking Sydney Harbour for a staggering $60 million in one of the year's most spectacular property transactio

US Dollar Faces Worst Week Since August on Trade Fears

The US dollar faces its steepest weekly decline since August as escalating trade tensions and Federal Reserve uncertainty rattle global markets. Discover how this impacts stocks, bonds, and international trade.

BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms

The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.

Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skin Hits £1 Billion Valuation

Justin Bieber's wife Hailey reveals her skincare brand Rhode has reached a monumental billion-dollar valuation after selling a significant stake to a leading investment firm, cementing her status as a beauty industry powerhouse.

Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners

UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.

Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.

Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud

A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.

Martin Lewis scam warning after £60k theft

A devastated victim shares how sophisticated fraudsters stole £60,000 using Martin Lewis's identity, as the Money Saving Expert issues crucial advice to protect yourself from similar scams.

Colorado Socialite Renee Brinkerhoff Files for Divorce

Exclusive: Renee Brinkerhoff, wealthy Colorado socialite and racing champion, files for divorce from husband Richard following 24-year marriage. Discover the hidden financial details and property division in this high-profile split.

US Shutdown Fears Rattle Global Markets

As America faces another potential government shutdown, financial markets brace for impact. Discover how this political stalemate could affect your investments and the global economy.

Nationwide's £56 scam alert for customers

Nationwide Building Society warns customers about sophisticated text scams targeting bank accounts. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your money from fraudsters.

Chinese family sentenced to death for $1bn online scams

Eleven members of a ruthless family syndicate have been sentenced to death in China for masterminding one of the largest online scam operations in history, defrauding victims worldwide of over $1 billion through sophisticated digital deception.

Sydney Music Festival Scam: Knockout Event Never Existed

Hundreds of music fans were left devastated after discovering the highly-anticipated Knockout Festival in Sydney was an elaborate scam, with fake tickets and non-existent event leaving victims out of pocket and demanding answers.

Emmerdale fan loses £20k in Matthew Wolfenden scam

An Emmerdale superfan was conned out of £20,000 after being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be actor Matthew Wolfenden. The shocking incident has prompted genuine cast members to issue crucial scam alerts.

Urgent Bank Warning Over 'Hi Mum' Text Scam

NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.

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