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Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Think Offering Child Care Benefits Is Too Costly? You Could Be Missing the ROI
At five companies, child care benefits offered a return on investment of up to 425 percent, according to a new report.Inc. - Business -
How are the child benefit rules changing?
Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
UK pension rules risk ‘finishing off’ remaining defined-benefit plans, MPs warn
Commons committee calls on government and regulator to change tack over where retirement schemes can investFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?
“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
Nevada's first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
It will be a very tiny big-game hunt for one of the largest animals in North AmericaABC News - Tech - Climate -
After 10 Short Years, Chick-fil-A Just Announced a Big Change
The Chick-fil-A decision is making headlines. But will it make a difference?Inc. - Business -
Man changes name to Literally Anybody Else and announces US presidential run
Texas man says he is unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden and says new name ‘isn’t a person, it’s a rally cry’. A Texas man has legally changed his name to Literally Anybody Else and announced he is running for US president in the 2024 ...The Guardian - World -
Labour starts review of government childcare plan
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland
The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.The New York Times - Top stories -
RFK Jr. to announce VP pick: Watch live
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce his choice of running mate Tuesday at an appearance in Oakland, Calif. Possible choices mentioned by RFK Jr.'s campaign include New York Jets quarterback Aaron ...The Hill - Politics -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
The hunt for physics' mysterious 'ghost' particles
Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.BBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court weighs major changes to abortion pill access: Live updates
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments in a case that could have sweeping consequences for all Americans’ access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill. The hearing returns the issue of abortion to the Supreme Court almost two ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and when do I apply?
Parents in England who want 15 hours of free childcare for two-year-olds face an important deadline.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden Targets Private Jets in Hunt for Tax Revenue
The White House’s new focus on corporate aviation is drawing backlash from an industry that says it supports manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Brooklyn Couple Colorfully Renovates Townhouse on a Budget
For one Brooklyn family, color was all-important. So was renovating on a budget.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5%
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spendingFinancial Times - World - France -
Now's the Time for Budget Brands to Target Luxury Shoppers
Walmart and Dollar Tree are tapping higher-income customers to make ends meet. Businesses of all sizes might consider following suit.Inc. - Business -
Asos, Boohoo and George pledge clearer green claims
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.BBC News - Top stories -
Cola Boyy, Oxnard's funk innovator and disabled activist, dies at 34
Matthew Urango, the Oxnard-raised singer, multi-instrumentalist and activist who performed as Cola Boyy, has died. He was 34.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Disabled man died after vital signs check delay
An NHS trust has been told to make improvements after 22-year-old Darnell Smith died in hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Should you invest in silver bars and coins? Benefits and risks of buying in
Silver can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio, but it won't be the right option for everyone. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Epic Games Store On Xbox Would Benefit Gamers, Phil Spencer Says
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has spoken more about his desire to create a more open console ecosystem, similar to how PC users can access multiple storefronts. When asked in a GDC interview if he could see a future where Xbox consoles ...GameSpot - Tech - Video Game -
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job securityABC News - Top stories -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
Should Wildlife Advocates Help Set Hunting Rules in Vermont?
A bill that would add people who don’t hunt to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board has stirred an outcry in a state known for both progressive politics and rural traditions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Shoppers Hunt for Affordable Easter Eggs as Outlook for Chocolate Makers Sours
The surge in cocoa costs puts chocolate makers in a tight spot.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Shoppers Hunt for Affordable Easter Eggs as Outlook for Chocolate Makers Sours
The surge in cocoa costs puts chocolate makers in a tight spot.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
WATCH: German zoo hosts Easter egg hunt for animals
Bears, macaques and mongooses at a zoo in Germany were treated to a festive surprise on Wednesday — their very own Easter egg hunt.ABC News - Top stories - Germany -
Budget giant Air Asia starts ticket sales for new airline in Cambodia
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