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Scrapping Cash ISAs Could Leave Pensioners More Than £4,000 Out of Pocket
Scrapping tax reliefs on cash ISAs could disproportionately hit conservative retirees, costing them thousands in the next five years. Rachel Reeves is under pressure from City firms to reduce lavish ISA tax reliefs and send the money elsewhere to spur economic growth. The Treasury has so far refused to rule out the possibility, and it […] More
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Martin Lewis Sounds State Pension Alert for Those Born Prior to 1985
Financial journalist Martin Lewis has called on people to check their National Insurance (NI) records, as lost contributions might result in a substantial increase to their state pension. With the deadline to purchase back lost years fast approaching, many individuals have only weeks to act on this option. The size of the state pension depends […] More
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TikTok Reappears on Apple and Google Play Stores in the US
The highly popular video-sharing app TikTok is again up for download in the United States, after a brief removal amidst continued national security discussions. The short-video application, which is owned by Chinese technology giant ByteDance, was restored to Apple’s App Store and Google Play on Thursday, while former President Donald Trump was still weighing its […] More
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Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal Solve a Deadly Puzzle in The Accountant 2 Trailer
The web has been abuzz with excitement this week as fans were treated to their first true look at the long anticipated comeback of Ben Affleck’s calculating and lethal alter ego, Christian Wolff, in The Accountant 2. Fans were itching to learn how the follow-up to the 2016 thriller would pan out, and now they […] More
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Disney Isn’t Cutting Trigger Warnings—But It Is Updating Them
Disney has opted to update instead of remove content warnings from its movies and television shows. The disclaimers, which were initially added to handle outdated cultural representations, will be rephrased but continue to act as an introduction to content that can contain stereotypes or representations from another time. As first noted by Axios, the entertainment […] More
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Henry Cavill James Bond Audition Demonstrates Daniel Craig Was the Ideal 007 Choice
The debate over who should be James Bond has always been one of the most heated debates of film enthusiasts. With the character being one of the longest-running and most iconic characters in movie history, all casting choices are met with excitement and cynicism. When Daniel Craig was selected to take over from Pierce Brosnan, […] More
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Manchester City Wins as Premier League Sponsorship Rules Ruled Unenforceable
Manchester City has been handed a major court win in its long-standing battle with the Premier League after a tribunal declared that the initial rules on associated party transactions (APTs) from 2021-2024 are “void and unenforceable.” The ruling not only gives City its way but also further throws into doubt the league’s rulebook, especially following […] More
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Brighton Dominates Chelsea as Mitoma’s Brilliance and Maresca’s Struggles Intensify Top-Four Dilemma
Enzo Maresca must be sick of watching Kaoru Mitoma torment his side. A week on from knocking Chelsea out of the FA Cup, the Japanese winger provided another piece of magic, putting Brighton on the path to a commanding win. His breathtaking control and calm finish for the first goal set the tone for the […] More
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Thames Water Requests Approval for Even Greater Bill Increases, Riling Public
Thames Water is set to appeal to the UK’s competition watchdog in an attempt to gain approval for even more customer bill rises in the next five years. The utility, which supplies water to 16 million people in London and the southeast of England, is applying to increase charges above the 35% rise already approved […] More
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WhatsApp Finally Lets You Ditch Green Bubbles—How to Customize Chats
WhatsApp has taken a significant step forward in personalizing the messaging experience by introducing a much-anticipated chat theme customization feature. After months of speculation and testing, the update is now officially available to all users on both Android and iOS. This new addition allows users to go beyond the standard green chat bubbles and generic […] More
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Apple to Launch New iPhone SE 4: Date and Major Features Leaked
Apple enthusiasts need not wait for much longer because the tech behemoth is getting ready to unveil a highly anticipated device. The company, which has been long-rumored to do so, will soon launch an iPhone SE refresh since 2022 within the upcoming week. This timeline indicates that we are nearer than ever to being aware […] More
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Catherine Zeta-Jones to Star in and Produce Gritty TV Adaptation Kill Jackie
Catherine Zeta-Jones will appear in a thrilling new TV adaptation of Aidan Truhen’s thriller novel, The Price You Pay. The Oscar, BAFTA, and Tony Award-winning actress not only stars in the show but also produces it. The television project, working under the title Kill Jackie, reimagines the novel’s protagonist as female instead of male, offering […] More
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Beyoncé Adds New Records with More US ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Dates
Concert tickets go on sale tomorrow (February 14) Beyoncé has added new dates to her 2025 US ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour with some new records, for that matter. All the information that fans need is below. The international superstar will go on a gigantic stadium tour this spring in honor of her Grammy-winning record. Her tour […] More
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Tilda Swinton Denounces Global Injustice in Powerful Berlin Film Festival Speech
Tilda Swinton delivered a powerful speech at the Berlin Film Festival, where she publicly denounced what she called “state-perpetrated and internationally enabled mass murder.” The acclaimed British actress, famous for her fearless on-screen and off-screen persona, used the opportunity to speak out against global injustices as she received the highly esteemed Golden Bear for lifetime […] More
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Luke Littler Stages Amazing Comeback to Take Premier League Night 2 in Glasgow
Luke Littler staged an amazing comeback to win the second night of the Premier League in Glasgow, coming from behind to defeat world number one Luke Humphries 6-5 in a last-leg decider thriller. The world champion demonstrated grit during the tournament, especially in his quarter-final against Rob Cross, where he recovered from an intimidating 5-1 […] More
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