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HMRC warning as 1.5 million parents risk losing payments worth £1,406
Around 1.5 million households across the UK will begin receiving letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today reminding parents to update their Child Benefit claims or risk losing payments worth at least £1,406.60 a year.The letters are being sent to families with children approaching or over the age of 16, as Child Benefit automatically stops at that point unless parents confirm their teenager will remain in approved education or training.Parents whose children plan to continue in school, c...
Rs 5 crore, Rs 12 crore, Rs 40 crore? What retirement means for Indians today
Rs crore Rs crore Rs crore What retirement means for Indians today
Petrol pain doubles ride fares
Daily fuel costs for ride-hailing bikers and drivers have surged, increasing operational expenses.—AFP/file • Yango costs rise 64pc; Islamabad fares up 35pc• Commuters turn to carpooling groups• WhatsApp hubs grow as safety fears limit shared rides• Petrol prices have surged to Rs415 per litre from Rs253 in February KARACHI: “The rates seem to have doubled,” said Namrah, who used to pay Rs600-650 to commute from Nazimabad to Tipu Sultan using ride-sharing services. After t...
Is India's new dream to get FIREd before 35?
Is Indias new dream to get FIREd before
Post Office RD Scheme: रोज सिर्फ 333 रुपये की सेविंग, मिलेंगे पूरे ₹1700000... पोस्ट ऑफिस की इस स्कीम में तगड़ी कमाई
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China’s First-Quarter Marriage Registrations Fall to Lowest Ever
China’s marriage registrations in the first quarter fell to the lowest level on record for the three-month period, underscoring persistent weakness in the formation of new households — even during the peak wedding season.
Strait trouble: Global oil tanks run dry at unprecedented pace as Hormuz remains choked
Global oil inventories are rapidly depleting due to the Iran war disrupting crude flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to concerns of price spikes and shortages. Asia faces immediate pressure, with some nations potentially experiencing shortages within a month as reserves hit multi-year lows. Strategic reserves are being deployed, but this further weakens the global safety buffer.
Review of incentives to boost export underway
ISLAMABAD: In a departure from established practice, the government has initiated a review of export promotion schemes and incentive options for the upcoming budget, holding a special meeting at the Economic Affairs Division and reaching out to international experts for policy input. As part of this policy decision, the government has assigned Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema on Saturday, rather than Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, to oversee and review proposals for targeted incentives...
Electric bike demand surges amid costly oil
KARACHI: Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict since Feb 28, Pakistan’s auto sector is witnessing fresh developments, with a leading tractor assembler exploring electric bike production and new vehicle models planned by Chery Master Pakistan and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. In a stock filing, Millat Tractors Ltd (MTL), responding to market reports about its entry into the electric bike segment, said one of its group companies was evaluating the feasibility of EV bike production in Pakistan. It...
'Stop whinging': Barefoot Investor Scott Pape's blunt advice to investors about major tax overhaul
'Stop whinging': Barefoot Investor Scott Pape's blunt advice to investors about major tax overhaulScott Pape has no sympathy for investorsGovernment considering changes to capital gains tax discountREAD MORE: Treasurer confirms tax win for Aussie landlords in the budget By MAISY RAE and SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:35, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 03:36, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Middle East conflict causes shortage of global sulfuric acid supplies — WSJ
A large chunk of the world’s sulfur comes from Persian Gulf oil refineries and gas plants and has been choked off at the Strait of Hormuz
New Russian-Flagged LNG Tanker Appears to Load US-Sanctioned Gas
A liquefied natural gas tanker that recently switched flags to Russia appears to be loading fuel from a US-sanctioned project, marking Moscow’s latest move to expand its dark fleet designed to circumvent Western restrictions.
Middle East hostilities rapidly burn out global oil reserves — Bloomberg
Global oil stockpiles dropped by about 4.8 million barrels a day between March 1 and April 25, the news agency said
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms tax win for Aussies landlords in the budget - but not everyone will be spared
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms tax win for Aussie landlords in the budget - but not everyone will be sparedNegative gearing to be grandfatheredREAD MORE: One Nation wins Farrer byelectionSee more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:41, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 01:44, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What rich collectors are buying after luxury prices cooled
Dubai: Wealthy collectors are turning more selective in the luxury investment market, with rare art, high-demand watches and assets with strong provenance drawing attention after two years of correction across collectible categories, according to Knight Frank.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index fell by a marginal 0.4% in 2025, signalling a stabilisation after a broad reset in several luxury asset classes. The latest reading sugge...
ANDREW NEIL: These election results appear to condemn Scotland and Wales to social decline and economic irrelevance under the nationalists. But this is why the Union WILL endure
ANDREW NEIL: These election results appear to condemn Scotland and Wales to social decline and economic irrelevance under the nationalists. But this is why the Union WILL endureBy ANDREW NEIL, DAILY MAIL COLUMNIST Published: 00:59, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 00:59, 10 May 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Stock Trader’s Guide to Navigating High Stakes Trump-Xi Talks
Investors are looking for further signs of easing tensions between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping to help remove an overhang on Chinese markets, with geopolitical and trade issues in focus.
Megan Thee Stallion opens up on independence amid Klay Thompson drama
Megan Thee Stallion, the three time Grammy winner, and the Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson’s high profile break up has sparked shockwaves across the world as many are furious. As fans rooted for their future together, Megan Thee Stallion has now broken her silence on her life.
Traders Looking for Next Leg in Global Stocks Rally Bet on Asia
As the focus moves away from the Iran war, investors and strategists alike are looking for the next leg up in equities. Many are turning to Asia.
Koli women chart new waters, set up seafood company
Mumbai's Koli women are transforming their traditional fish trade into a corporate venture with Daryavardi Producer Company Limited. This community-owned enterprise, inspired by the Amul model, focuses on streamlined operations, product development, and modern marketing. Learning about improved packaging, they aim to elevate their business from a cottage industry to a significant player in the Blue Economy.