Updated: 01:00 EDT, 10 April 2025 Facing a significant amount of credit card debt can be daunting. One reader in their late twenties is seeking advice after accumulating £20,000 of debt, initially starting in university to cover essential expenses. This individual has since relied on credit cards for daily costs […]
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By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 17:06 EDT, 9 April 2025 Donald Trump last night caved in to bond market pressure as he announced a 90-day pause on huge import tariffs. It came after US bond yields soared, sparking similar sell-offs across the globe. In the UK, 30-year borrowing costs hit their […]
Oil Price Plunge Expected to Lower Petrol Costs for UK Drivers Amid Global Trade Concerns Concerns surrounding potential global recession triggered by new trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump have led to a significant drop in oil prices. This decrease is anticipated to bring relief to motorists as petrol prices […]
He oversees the tariff policy that has crashed the stock market. And he’s put the retirement hopes of millions of British savers on hold as the value of their pension funds has shrunk and the world teeters on the brink of recession. Scott Bessent is the steward of the world’s […]
Assura Accepts £1.6 Billion Takeover Bid from Investment Consortium London, UK – Assura, a prominent UK healthcare property company and NHS landlord, has agreed to a £1.6 billion acquisition offer from investment giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Stonepeak Partners. The deal marks a significant development in the UK healthcare […]
Global Stocks Decline as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Market Uncertainty London’s financial markets experienced a downturn at the opening bell this morning, mirroring a global sell-off as newly imposed tariffs by former US President Donald Trump took effect, sending shockwaves through international equities. FTSE 100 Reacts Sharply to New Levies The […]
Turbulent times have emerged for individuals with share portfolios, equity ISAs, and pension funds reliant on stock market performance to ensure a secure financial future in retirement. Amidst stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions and tariffs, investors are navigating uncertain economic waters. While the recent market downturns are less […]
Banks Adjust Offerings Amid Economic Uncertainty: Fixed-Rate Bonds and ISAs in Focus Financial institutions are beginning to retract their sought-after, high-yield, one-year fixed-rate bonds and Individual Savings Accounts (Isas). This adjustment comes as cautious savers are increasingly channeling funds into savings accounts, seeking refuge from market instability spurred by international […]