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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this evening. HM GovernmentSource

Australia’s naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme HM GovernmentSource

Video: Psst, Canadians—here are 5 signs your identity was stolen

Fraud and scams are growing every year in Canada. In 2024 alone, Canadians lost a total of $638 million to various schemes, including identity theft. Watch this video, featuring Octavia Howell, chief information security officer at Equifax Canada, to learn what signs could mean your personal information has

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

Update: Final carbon tax payments sent, starting in April 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney terminated the consumer carbon tax on March 14, 2025. The final Canada Carbon Rebate payments were sent out beginning on April 22, 2025. In order to receive this payment, you must have filed your

Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to?

No surprise, but raising kids is expensive. Statistics Canada calculates that each child costs a two-parent household an average of $17,235 a year. To help parents make ends meet, the federal government offers the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). If you have children under 18 and file a tax

The best cash back credit cards in Canada for 2025

MoneySense curated this list of the best cash back credit cards in Canada to help you maximize your rewards on your everyday purchases. Whether you’re looking for high earn rates, low fees and/or other benefits, our credit card guide will help you find the perfect card to boost

Stock news for investors: Dollarama, Transat and Roots release earnings

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Dollarama Transat Roots Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 2.00% interest, tax-deferred contributions and zero fees. go to site featured Registered GIC rate Earn a guaranteed 3.55% in your RRSP when you lock

Bank of England governor warns Trump tariffs have ‘blown up’ global trade system – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as MPs quiz the Bank of England about interest rates, and trade wars UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECD US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears

Inflation data shouldn’t deter us from rate cuts, says Bank policymaker

Alan Taylor voted for a 0.5-point cut last month and feels recent economic figures are led by one-off factors Business live – latest updates A member of the Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee has warned that higher-than-expected inflation and growth figures should not distract policymakers from continuing

UK interest rates more uncertain due to Trump policies, says Bank governor

Andrew Bailey tells MPs pattern of trade deals and lower tariffs ‘blown up’ with serious impacts for global economy Business live – latest updates The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has told MPs that the future path of interest rates in the UK has become more uncertain

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