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WATCH: Rachel Reeves announces Great British Summer Savings scheme
Rachel Reeves has announced a VAT cut from 20 per cent to five per cent on holiday attractions, including theme parks, zoos and museums, as part of her Great British Summer Saving scheme.She said: "It will include children's tickets for cinemas, concerts, soft play and the theatre, and it will cut the cost of children's meals in restaurants and cafes from 20 per cent to five per cent as well."These changes will apply across the UK from the start of the Scottish school holidays on the 25th of Jun...
Martin Lewis warns 750,000 people could be missing out on £2,200 payouts
Martin Lewis has warned that around 750,000 Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed across Britain, with the average account now worth £2,200.The money saving expert said many young people have no idea the accounts exist despite potentially having thousands of pounds waiting to be accessed.Anyone born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011 may have a Child Trust Fund (CTF), which was originally set up by Labour to encourage long-term savings for children.The scheme saw eligible children receiv...
Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends
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US Jobless Claims Fall, Housing Starts Drop in April
US initial jobless claims for the week ending May 16 fell by 3,000 to 209,000. US housing starts declined in April as construction of single-family homes dropped by the most in nearly a year. Bloomberg's Michael McKee has this morning's economic data. (Source: Bloomberg)
Is an annuity still worth it in today's economy? Experts weigh in
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Is an annuity still worth it in today's economy? Experts weigh in We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aly J Yale Aly J Yale Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including invest...
Middle East crisis: 58,500 LPG users shift to PNG, 96% deliveries verified
Amid Middle East tensions, the government assures stable LPG supplies with 96% DAC-based deliveries and 99% online bookings. Adequate petrol, diesel, and LPG stocks are available nationwide. Citizens are urged to avoid panic buying and conserve energy, with over 5,000 raids conducted against hoarding. Maritime operations remain normal, and all Indian seafarers in the Gulf are safe.
Walmart Warns Fuel Costs Are Squeezing the Bottom Line
Walmart says rising gas prices could lead to higher prices for consumers. Comparable US sales rose 4.1% in the last quarter and its profit forecast missed analysts' expectations. Mizuho Senior Equity Analyst David Bellinger joins "Bloomberg Surveillance" with more. (Source: Bloomberg)
U.S. Will Invest $2 Billion In Quantum Computing Firms And Take Equity, Report Says
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsU.S. Will Invest $2 Billion In Quantum Computing Firms And Take Equity, Report SaysByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 09:03am EDTMay 21, 2026, 09:03am EDTToplineThe U.S. will invest $2 billion in grant funding in return for equity stakes in nine quantum computing companies, the Wall Street Journal first reported citing the Commerce Department, including a $1 billion grant for IBM as the Trump administration’s push to take eq...
IMF Cuts France Growth Forecast and Warns of High Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund lowered its growth forecast for France’s economy this year as the shock of the Iran war hits activity and uncertainty builds ahead of next year’s presidential elections.
A Small Business Guide To Understanding Multistate Tax Obligations
InnovationA Small Business Guide To Understanding Multistate Tax ObligationsByNicholas Pasquarosa,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 21, 2026, 09:00am EDTNick Pasquarosa is the Founder & CEO of Bookkeeper360, a 100% U.S.-based fintech firm specializing in accounting and advisory solutions. gettyMany business owners are caught off gua...
Why Performance Has Become The New Currency In Advertising
LeadershipLeadership StrategiesWhy Performance Has Become The New Currency In AdvertisingByGary Drenik,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI and Advertising ROIGetty Images - Narumon BowonkitwanchaiAs AI accelerates execution, reshape...
Oil Markets Are In Deficit, But Not Shortage, Sen Says
Amrita Sen of Energy Aspects of says oil markets are in a "massive deficit," but not a shortage yet. She is also worried because an anticipated reopening date for the Strait of Hormuz keeps getting pushed out. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Parents abandon brothers aged five and three after taking them to Portugal and leaving them in the woods blindfolded
Parents abandon brothers aged five and three after taking them to Portugal and leaving them in the woods blindfoldedSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:47, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 13:48, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
The IPO wave will enshrine the AI gods’ control over the future
Looming offerings by SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are potentially perilous experiments in corporate governance, writes Gill Whitehead
What are the Chancellor's new cost of living measures set to boost London days out this summer?
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Stock Futures Fall as Nvidia Fails to Spark Lift; Walmart Slides
US equity futures retreated while oil and Treasury yields climbed as traders awaited concrete signals on progress toward a Middle East peace deal, with Nvidia Corp.’s earnings doing little to reignite momentum in the artificial-intelligence trade.
Turkey Liquidated Almost All Its US Treasury Holdings in March
Turkey offloaded almost all of its US Treasuries in March as it stepped up efforts to support its currency during the first month of the Iran war, according to Bloomberg calculations based on US Treasury data.
9 tech companies that will make their employees millionaires on the way to IPO
A new wave of tech IPOs is poised to create a generation of employee millionaires, mirroring past Silicon Valley booms. Companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Stripe are preparing for public listings, with valuations in the billions, offering significant payouts to their equity-rich staff.
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firmsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlex McIntyre and Richard PriceWest MidlandsPA MediaA report commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the ceramics industry could grow with the right government supportThe government has announced a £120m package to support the UK ceramics sector.Rob Flello, chief executive of industry body Ceramics UK, said he was "delighted" with the news."It's a fantastic recognition of the importance of the U...
Jeremy Clarkson jokes ‘fat jabs’ left him looking ‘like a Lowry painting’
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