An investigation by the regulator, Ofcom, is set to examine the terms of consumer contracts across the telecommunications industry. The investigation comes as a response to consumer complaints and concerns regarding the lack of transparency and prominence of price variation terms in contracts entered into between March 1, 2021, and June 16, 2022. In July, …
Renowned billionaire Elon Musk is scheduled to meet Emmanuel Macron in Paris today, marking their second meeting in just over a month. This meeting comes as France aims to attract investment from the Tesla boss and strengthen their relationship. During his visit to France’s largest technology trade fair VivaTech, President Macron confirmed the meeting and …
Creditors are enraged by the dire financial situation of Party Pieces Holdings, a business founded by the parents of the late Princess of Wales. The company, run by Michael and Carole Middleton, has accumulated a staggering debt of £2.6 million. Notably, one businessman has accused Princess Diana’s mother of ‘betrayal’ in light of this revelation. The …
According to a former Bank of England interest rate setter, the higher number of homeowners on fixed-rate mortgage deals is exacerbating the turmoil in the lending market. Michael Saunders, who served on the Monetary Policy Committee until August, believes that the time it takes for rates to impact the economy has lengthened significantly. This uncertainty …
The Federal Reserve made a noteworthy decision last night by pausing its aggressive round of interest rate increases, the most significant since the 1980s. However, they refrained from celebrating victory over inflation. Instead of opting for the eleventh consecutive increase, the US central bank chose to maintain its target at 5% to 5.25%. Surprisingly, they …
Ever since Vladimir Putin’s war caused energy prices to skyrocket overnight, I have been writing extensively about utility bills. Simultaneously, the UK Government is determined to achieve its goal of zero carbon emissions, prompting homeowners to become more interested in future-proofing their properties. Homeowners are looking for ways to create comfortable living spaces while also …
According to the Office for National Statistics, regular pay excluding bonuses has witnessed its fastest pace on record outside the pandemic period, rising by 7.2% in the three months leading up to April. While this is good news for workers, other global events have also made headlines. 5 things to start your day 1) The …
Waitrose has taken an important step towards recovery from the effects of its recent IT issues by cutting the price of key grocery items. The move marks the second time this year that the supermarket has sought to reduce prices, following the announcement of a £100m commitment to make items more affordable. Around 200 products …
Mark and Bethany Sikora, an adventure-seeking couple from Canada, share their remarkable story of leaving their monotonous city life and settling on a remote island in Panama. The cold weather and high cost of living in Calgary, Alberta, were becoming unbearable for the couple, prompting them to look for an alternative place to call home. …
Party Pieces Holdings, the party company founded by the parents of the Duchess of Cambridge, has announced it has entered administration with debts of almost £2.6 million. The company, run by Michael and Carole Middleton, owes £612,685 to the taxman, £218,749 to RBS bank for a Coronavirus Business Interruption loan, £456,008 to other creditors, and …