A fraudster who lied about having cancer to claim benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been jailed. Joan Lesley Clarke, 62, forged fake letters from cancer specialists to scam the DWP and get payments. Ms Clarke admitted three charges of fraud by false representation, four …
Read More »Norwegian Cruise Line scrapping Israel voyages in 2024 due to war with Hamas
Army special forces intelligence analyst Jeremy Thompson discusses the situation on the ground in Israel on “Varney & Co.” Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says it’s scrapping visits to Israel well into next year. The Miami-based company revealed Wednesday morning that it was “in the process of cancelling (sic) all calls …
Read More »Retirement ‘trick’ could boost your state pension payments by £3,000 – how to claim | Personal Finance | Finance
One of the reasons someone may be missing National Insurance contributions is if they are looking after a loved one. According to research carried out by PensionBee, 20 percent of 55 to 64-year-olds give unpaid care to their grandchildren. As such, thousands of future retirees are at risk of losing …
Read More »Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again despite still-high inflation
Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the U.S. central bank made a decision on interest rates. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the third time this year even as central bankers confront a surprisingly resilient economy and still too-high inflation. The widely expected decision left …
Read More »Martin Lewis warns pensioners ‘do not bin it’ as HMRC sends out letters worth thousands | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning for those aged 65 and over not to bin a crucial letter that may be coming in the post. During The Martin Lewis Money Show last night, he urged Britons to spread the word to any female pensioners: “Do not bin it”. His …
Read More »Schumer, Democrats call for FTC probe of Exxon, Chevron acquisitions
Heritage Foundation economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth discusses the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on U.S. oil prices and inflation on ‘Varney & Co.’ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and 22 Democratic senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking the regulator to investigate record-breaking deals by Chevron …
Read More »TikTok creator shares ‘game changing’ savings hack for cutting your petrol costs | Personal Finance | Finance
In a recent video, Ms Houghton broke down why motorists should download this app to make big savings on petrol. Her TikTok was captioned: “The biggest hack for saving money on petrol – have you tried this out? Let me know.” The content creator shared: “I just found the biggest …
Read More »Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA’s list of potentially harmful products
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Eye drops sold at Walmart are being added to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of potentially dangerous products. Consumers are now being told to avoid the Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL, which is already being removed from Walmart store …
Read More »Think twice before turning off your heating this winter – it could cost you £13,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
The Ofgem energy price cap was cut to £1,923 a year in October, but many households will still spend more on their gas and electricity than they did last winter. With energy bills expected to fall no lower than £1,700 for the rest of the decade, households are pulling out …
Read More »Michelin’s abrupt decision to pull major job source for small town leaves community ‘stunned’: Chamber leader
An Oklahoma town is preparing for major job losses after Michelin said it would end production at a tire facility, affecting more than a thousand employees. The France-based tire giant announced Thursday it would cease production in Ardmore by the end of 2025, impacting around 1,400 jobs, according to a …
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