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What does a recession mean and how will it affect me?: The UK is heading into its longest downturn since the 2008-9 financial crash, with limited options to ...
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What does a recession mean and how will it affect me?
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What does a recession mean and how will it affect me?: The UK is heading into its longest downturn since the 2008-9 financial crash, with limited options to ...
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What does a recession mean and how will it affect me?
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
  • German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

  • Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

  • Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

  • Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
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Bank of England to cut rates in May, Morgan Stanley says, retaining contrarian call
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Bank of England to cut rates in May, Morgan Stanley says, retaining ...
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UK wage growth and services inflation too high for rate cut, BoE's Greene says: Britain's latest wage growth and services price inflation data is too high for ...
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UK wage growth and services inflation too high for rate cut ...
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance : The United States is floating on a giant pumped-up air mattress of excess federal spending and no ...
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance 
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Inflation is down again – but don’t expect interest rates to follow suit: The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) did fall in March, from 3.4 per cent to 3.2 per cent ...
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Inflation is down again – but don’t expect interest rates to follow suit
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Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June: Heineken Ireland has announced that the price of its draught products will increase from June 4.
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Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June
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Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
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Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024 ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on ...
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?: The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young ...
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year: Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent ...
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change
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Money latest: Drivers warned 'psychological shock' coming from petrol prices: The RAC and the AA have said drivers should brace for "tough" times ahead ...
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Money latest: Drivers warned 'psychological shock' coming from petrol ...
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Kate Garraway fans say 'it's wrong on every level' as she despairs at council: Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway reached out to Haringey Council via ...
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Kate Garraway fans say 'it's wrong on every level' as she despairs at ...
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
  • Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.

  • Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.

  • Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.

  • Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ...
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Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?: Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money ...
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Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?
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Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session: The S&P 500 hit its worst losing streak since last October as investors recalibrate amid forecasts ...
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Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF
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Morning Bid: Tech, FX clouds clear: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland
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Morning Bid: Tech, FX clouds clear
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned to short sellers
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned ...
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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Next BoE deputy governor sees rate cuts coming into view, but can't say when
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Next BoE deputy governor sees rate cuts coming into view, but can't say ...
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar
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Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading their lifestyles
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Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading ...
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Mr Bates vs the Post Office sparks bitter fight over UK legal funding: Consumers caught in the middle as vested interests beef over how to fund legal cases ...
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Mr Bates vs the Post Office sparks bitter fight over UK legal funding
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How Iranian banks ‘linked to Tehran’s military’ are still operating in London: Senior Labour and Conservative politicians are calling for two Iranian state-owned ...
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How Iranian banks ‘linked to Tehran’s military’ are still operating in ...
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Oil settles down 3 per cent as demand worries outweigh Middle East supply risks: Brent futures for June settled down $2.73 at $87.29 a barrel, while U.S ...
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Oil settles down 3 per cent as demand worries outweigh Middle East supply ...
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Gold: How high are Germany's gold reserves and where are they stored?: The Deutsche Bundesbank kept the storage locations secret for decades ...
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Gold: How high are Germany's gold reserves and where are they stored?
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‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham rebukes photographer over ‘show’ leg request: “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham rebuked a photographer allegedly asking her ...
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‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham rebukes photographer over ‘show’ leg ...
Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark
  • Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.

  • The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.

  • Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.

  • The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
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What does Liz Truss’s book tell us about her American ambitions?: The former prime minister spent just 49 days in office but wants to stay on the world stage ...
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What does Liz Truss’s book tell us about her American ambitions?
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 ...
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Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today although the greenback’s appeal as a ...
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Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength
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Airbnb is allowing my tenant to illegally sublet my house: It is enabling her to make money while she is refusing to pay rent
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Airbnb is allowing my tenant to illegally sublet my house
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Britishvolt ‘gigafactory’ site sold for £110m to US private equity firm: Blackstone’s plans for data centre unlikely to generate thousands of jobs failed startup ...
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Britishvolt ‘gigafactory’ site sold for £110m to US private equity firm
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Is It Time To Buy Gold Stocks And ETFs As Gold Futures Hit A High? Here's What Charts Show
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Is It Time To Buy Gold Stocks And ETFs As Gold Futures Hit A High? ...
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'No regrets' Woman spends £1,200 to get excess eyelid skin removed: Gemma Gilfoyle had the excess skin from her hooded eyelids removed so she could do winged ...
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'No regrets' Woman spends £1,200 to get excess eyelid skin removed