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Joint visit to Japan by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

In the first ever joint mission of its kind, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds visited Tokyo for the inaugural UK-Japan Economic 2+2 Dialogue on the 7 March. HM GovernmentSource

Government to take a ‘test and learn’ approach with spending on AI and digital to push innovation

Government overhauls funding for AI and Digital Projects to save taxpayer money and boost public services HM GovernmentSource

Promoting competition and protecting consumers in the digital age: a roadmap for growth

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Chief Executive, delivered at the techUK Tech Policy Conference 2025. HM GovernmentSource

How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income. Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel BernardSource

Morningstar’s Latest Retirement Spending Research (as it Relates to Social Security)

A reader writes in, asking: “Could you please clarify Morningstar’s new findings from Jason Kephart that delaying social security until age 70 while using one’s retirement portfolio may not be the optimal approach. Confusing after years of reading research advising of benefits to use portfolio to cover bridge

Talk Your Book: A Better 60/40 Portfolio

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Aptus Capital Advisors: See here for more information on the full suite of active ETFs and services provided by Aptus On today’s show, we discuss: Who Aptus is The profile of the typical advisor Aptus works with Why option

Best Interest Rates Survey: Savings Accounts, Treasuries, CDs, ETFs – March 2025

Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of February, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks love taking advantage of our idle cash, and you can often earning more money while keeping the same level of safety by moving to another FDIC-insured

When Corruption Is The Path

When Corruption Is The Path Authored by Chris Martenson via PeakProsperity.com, When plunder becomes a way of life, and when Control Fraud dominates, there’s really no reform possible. You just have to start over. I think this is where we’re headed, and it’s going to be really bumpy

Major new funding for music acts that supercharged careers of BRIT award winners

British artists are set to benefit from the latest round of government funding designed to boost music exports, drive growth and deliver the Plan for Change. HM GovernmentSource

Women key to unlocking growth says Minister for Women and Equalities

Women are key to unlocking growth says Minister for Women and Equalities, as groundbreaking figures highlight women’s untapped potential. HM GovernmentSource

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