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Premium Bonds Shake-Up: New Odds for 2025

NS&I's Premium Bonds are undergoing a major overhaul. Discover how the new prize fund rate and structure could affect your odds of winning, from the £1 million jackpot to smaller payouts.

Music Lowers Blood Pressure in ICU Patients

Groundbreaking research demonstrates that listening to music can significantly reduce blood pressure and heart rate in intensive care patients, offering a simple, drug-free aid to recovery.

Sunak's Future Fund costs taxpayers £1.1bn

Exclusive investigation reveals British taxpayers have lost over £1.1 billion from Rishi Sunak's Future Fund, with 158 companies collapsing and millions written off in failed investments.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Aussies Lose Millions in Super Fund Collapse

Thousands of Australian retirees face financial ruin as the Sterling Income Trust, a major superannuation fund, collapses into liquidation. Investors have been warned there is 'no chance' of recovering their life savings, sparking outrage and regulatory s

California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates

New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.

Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

UK Inflation Stuck at 3.8% in August

New ONS data reveals UK inflation remained stubbornly high at 3.8% in August, dashing hopes of a drop and piling pressure on the Bank of England. We break down the key drivers and what it means for your wallet.

UK Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% in July

UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in July, defying expectations of a fall. The surprise hold puts pressure on the Bank of England and impacts household budgets amid the cost of living squeeze.

UK Inflation Plunges to 2.3%, Nearing BoE Target

In a dramatic shift, UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years, hitting 2.3% in April. This brings it tantalisingly close to the Bank of England's 2% target, putting a summer interest rate cut firmly on the table. Discover what thi

UK Pay Growth Slumps as Unemployment Rises

Exclusive analysis of the UK's latest labour market data reveals a worrying slowdown in wage growth coupled with rising unemployment, putting fresh pressure on household finances and the Bank of England's interest rate strategy.

UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows

New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows, Falling Behind Inflation

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows UK regular pay growth fell to 6.1%, lagging behind inflation and intensifying the cost-of-living crisis for workers.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

Clare Balding's wife issues warning after scary health incident

BBC sports presenter Clare Balding reveals the frightening moment her heart rate plummeted live on television, prompting a serious health warning from her wife, Alice Arnold. The startling incident occurred during a segment on 'Pilgrimage: The Road Throug

US Inflation Outpaces Wages, Census Data Reveals

Fresh US Census data reveals a concerning economic trend: while median household income has dipped, inflation continues to erode purchasing power, creating a financial strain for American families.

US Job Growth Cools Sharply in March 2025

US labour market shows signs of cooling as latest figures reveal job creation fell significantly below expectations in March 2025, with unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%.

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