After ‘hot labor summer,’ California Legislature chills on union bills
SACRAMENTO — A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage…
Benefits calculator reveals if you will get £300 winter fuel payment as 10million to miss out – plus up to £3,000 boost
PENSIONERS should be aware of a government tool that can confirm eligibility for the £300 winter fuel payment. The Pension Credit Calculator lets you check…
California energy bills spark legislative tug of war with Newsom
Amid tense, closed-door negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have released a suite of seven bills that aim to reduce Californians’ soaring energy costs…
UK house prices mapped: locations where values are rising and falling revealed – what’s happening in your area?
HOMEBUYERS are making the most of falling mortgage rates as market activity jumps higher than the same point last year.Buyer demand is now 20% higher…
Deadline households can apply for £290 free cash approaching fast – don’t miss out
HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of a fast approaching deadline to claim £290 of free cost of living cash. Cash strapped families can get greater support…
Hundreds of thousands owed up to £12,000 in PIP back payments after huge rule change
HUNDREDS of thousands of underpaid households could be owed £12,000 in benefit payments following a major Supreme Court ruling. Some 326,000 Personal Independence Payments (PIP) claimants could…
Price of gold breaks records as Pound hits highest level against the dollar in more than a year
BETS on lower interest rates have sparked a gold rush with the price of the precious metal breaking records.The Pound also hit its highest level…
Dairy giant’s solar panel vision will help offset greenhouse gases from farting cows
THE boss of dairy giant Arla says putting solar panels on cattle sheds will help offset greenhouse gases from farting cows.Bas Padberg said members of…
I’m a frugal millionaire and never go on holiday – I heat home by burning recycled pallets & wee in garden to save water
A WEALTHY businessman keeps his millions by being frugal and never going on holiday. Commercial landlord Marcus White, 51, makes £145k-a-year in rental income and…
Thousands of households can claim free £250 lump sum payments – check exact date in weeks you need to apply
THOUSANDS of homes around the country can get their hands on a £250 cash sum to help out with household payments.The help comes as part…
People say ‘ugh’ when I tell them I live in a caravan but I save 90% of my wages every month – I’ll be rich in 5 years
A MAN has revealed that he is constantly judged for living in a caravan, but said he doesn't care, as he saves 90% of his…
After campus protests, California considers bills on genocide education, protest restrictions, DEI training
After a spring of tensions in schools and roiling college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, California legislators will take up three bills that would require…
Millions of mobile and broadband customers on cheap contracts to be hit with ‘unfair’ bill rises due to rule change
MILLIONS of mobile and broadband customers on cheaper contracts will be hit by huge "unfair" bill rises, The Sun can reveal.From January 17, telecoms firms…
William Hill’s owner says company is getting ‘stronger’ despite earnings crashing by two-thirds
WILLIAM HILL and 888 owner Evoke is counting the cost of rejigging the business this year.The gambling giant saw earnings crash by two-thirds in the…
The best supermarket delivery passes that can save you up to £208
IF you regularly get your weekly shopping delivered, but you don’t have a delivery pass, you could be overspending by hundreds of pounds a year.How…
Direct payments worth more than £500 for thousands of low-income households available now – can you get the help?
Thousands of low-income families are set to receive direct debits worth more than £500.Those struggling to make ends meet could be eligible for a direct…
Monzo app goes down leaving hundreds of customers missing payments
MONZO'S app has gone down, leaving hundreds of customers without access to their accounts.According to website Downdetector, problems started around 10am this morning.1More than 1,100…
California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Monday gave final approval to a package of 10 bills meant to combat retail theft, an effort that divided Democrats as…
We sold ALL our belongings to travel Britain off-grid in a motorhome – we don’t have to pay council tax, rent or bills
A COUPLE sold everything they own to travel the UK in a motorhome - with their dogs in tow.Stuart Scattergood, 36, and his husband, Andrew,…
Lump-sum payment worth up to £500 for struggling families for food, energy bills and housing – will you get it?
THOUSANDS of struggling families in severe financial hardship can now claim cost of living payments worth up to £500. Cash-strapped families can get access to…