Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in pre-Christmas boost for struggling economy
Rate-setters back quarter-point cut after steep fall in inflation and weak economic data but vote remained close Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter point, giving a pre-Christmas boost to the struggling UK economy, but a split vote among
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FCA expands insurance work in response to Which? super complaint
We're expanding the significant work we had planned to improve standards in the home and travel insurance markets, following Which?’s super complaint. Read our response to Which? (PDF)While 79% of consumers who make an insurance claim are satisfied with how it was handled, our work shows there's room
Read MoreHow to Review and Rebalance Your Portfolio
It’s almost 2026, and soon you’ll be receiving your year-end statements for all your investment accounts. You’ll also hear a lot of advice about reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio in January. Robert Brokamp and Certified Financial Planner Sean Gates how to do it and how much re-arranging is
Read MoreOpenAI Wants Another $100 Billion
The AI trade continues to be the biggest topic on the market and this week we got reports that OpenAI is looking to raise another $100 billion. We discuss that, Gemini’s comeback, and give top executives candy or coal in their stockings. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Asit
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Black Friday deals slowed down UK retail price rises in November
Discounts started earlier than usual as competition for customers hit ‘fever pitch’, says British Retail Consortium Competition between retailers seeking to entice customers with early Black Friday deals led to a slowdown in shop price rises during November, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The trade association
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FBI Issues Warning As Sports Gambling Surges Around The US
FBI Issues Warning As Sports Gambling Surges Around The US Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, The FBI sounded the alarm on Dec. 17 regarding the risks associated with sports gambling as its popularity continues to gain steam across the United States. The law enforcement bureau
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66 Things Higher-Ed Found Racist In 2025
66 Things Higher-Ed Found Racist In 2025 Authored by Matt Lamb via The College Fix, Every year, The College Fix likes to remind readers of what higher education declared racist in the past 12 months. From Taylor Swift, to liking Mozart, our scholars and so-called “experts” never cease to find racism
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“F*ck You!”: Unhinged DC Police Chief Cites Bible, Rages At Haters In Exit Ceremony
"F*ck You!": Unhinged DC Police Chief Cites Bible, Rages At Haters In Exit Ceremony Disgraced DC Police Chief Pamela Smith appeared completely unhinged during her exit speech at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters on Friday, shouting, "To all my haters, f*ck you." "Never would I compromise my integrity. Never
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After Trump Withholds Endorsement, Stefanik Suddenly Bails On NY Gov Bid And Congress Too
After Trump Withholds Endorsement, Stefanik Suddenly Bails On NY Gov Bid And Congress Too In a surprise move, Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has not only pulled the plug on her recently-launched gubernatorial campaign, but will also refrain from seeking reelection to the US House. The decisions
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