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Tesco Clubcard users can pocket 5,000 bonus points — but deadline fast approaching
Tesco Clubcard holders have until May 10 to secure a 5,000 bonus in Virgin Points by signing up to an automatic conversion offer for the first time.The deal is available to shoppers who activate the auto-exchange feature converting Clubcard points into Virgin Points before 11.59pm on May 10.Once enrolled, Clubcard points will automatically convert into Virgin Points with each quarterly statement.Virgin said: "Bag 5,000 bonus Virgin Points when you sign up to auto exchange your Clubcard points in...
More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
MoneyWatch More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham Updated on: May 5, 2026 / 2:04 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google When Pin...
G7 in talks to set up permanent body to oversee critical minerals supply
G in talks to set up permanent body to oversee critical minerals supply
Trump admin proposes letting companies report earnings only twice a year
The Securities and Exchange Commission, the nation's top regulator for publicly traded companies, issued a proposal Tuesday that would give companies the option to report their earnings and financials only twice per year
New agreement to help promoting Russian goods in UAE market — business council
Products of about fifteen UAE manufacturers, including confectionery, dried fruits and cosmetics, is already present in Russian retail chains owing to cooperation with the Russian-Emirates Business Council
A veneer of normality has returned to Tehran, but fears for the future are rife
From economic woes to concerns that war could break out again at any moment, underlying worries run deepIn the weeks since the fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel took hold, life in Tehran has – on the surface at least – largely returned to something like pre-war normality. Many security checkpoints have been taken down, coffee shops are bustling, parks are full of people gathering for picnics, musicians are playing again in the streets, highways are jammed with traffic and the metro - free...
$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 high-yield savings account vs. $75,000 money market account: Which will earn the most interest now?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money $75,000 CD vs. $75,000 high-yield savings account vs. $75,000 money market account: Which will earn the most interest now? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing e...
Indian publishing moves up the value chain
1. As Chairperson of the Books, Publications and Printing Panel at CAPEXIL, how do you see India’s publishing and printing sector evolving on the global stage?India is no longer just a cost-efficient printing destination—it is fast becoming a global knowledge manufacturing hub. The sector is undergoing a structural shift, moving beyond scale and affordability towards quality, innovation, and integrated solutions.India publishes over 90,000 new titles annually and remains one of the largest...
US gasoline prices reach record high values since July 2022
California keeps the highest prices, where consumers had to pay $6 in average per gallon of gasoline
Eye on China chips, Cabinet nod to Rs 3,936-crore semiconductor units in Gujarat
Eye on China chips Cabinet nod to Rs crore semiconductor units in Gujarat
3 hidden debt relief costs that are easy to miss when enrolling
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money 3 hidden debt relief costs that are easy to miss when enrolling We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she write...
Trump is not just slashing maternity aid across the world – the US is also being hit hard
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsIn FocusTrump is not just slashing maternity aid across the world – the US is also being hit hardDonald Trump has reduced his nation’s foreign aid spending by billions of dollars, but cuts to health services across the US are also having a major impact. Rachel Hagan speaks to Tuesday 05 May 2026 18:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","...
Motorists of popular vehicles face £1,750 driving costs as high fuel prices impact vital sector
Millions of drivers of popular vehicles have been warned of hefty driving costs this year after the price of fuel surged to the highest level since 2022. Diesel prices reached £1.91 per litre, marking some of the highest prices since 2022 and leaving an estimated 4.5 million van drivers with yearly fuel expenses of approximately £1,750.Government fuel data from the week beginning April 21 confirmed the sharp rise, with petrol also climbing to £1.57 per litre. The financial burden falls heavily o...
Alphabet’s Record Canadian Debt Deal Weighs on Bond Spreads
Alphabet Inc.’s C$8.5 billion ($6.24 billion) bond deal is driving corporate and provincial spreads wider in Canada as investors’ enthusiasm for the hyperscaler’s debt tests the market’s ability to absorb it.
FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry
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Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say
Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers sayJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUpset Lidl shoppers have complained on social media the supermarket chain's updated loyalty scheme is less generous than before.Under changes to the programme which came into force on Tuesday, customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.The update brings Lidl's system more line with rival supermarket...
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year highJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFaisal Islam,Economics editorandRachel Clun,Business reporterGetty ImagesLong-term UK borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998 as the Iran war continues and concerns rise over political uncertainty in the lead-up to local and national elections.Government bond markets for major economies have all fallen since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began, meaning the effective cost of borrowing...
PayPal Plans to Cut 20% of Workforce as CEO Seeks to Revamp
PayPal Holdings Inc. plans to cut around 20% of its workforce in the next two to three years, according to a person familiar with the matter, as new Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores seeks to reduce costs and turn around the payments company. PayPal employed around 23,800 people at the end of the year, meaning a workforce reduction of that size could eliminate more than 4,500 jobs. It’s part of the company’s plan to realize at least $1.5 billion in savings over the next two to three years, a...
State pension age rises to 67 with millions facing delayed retirement
The state pension age began its gradual increase to 67 in April, marking a significant shift for millions of workers approaching retirement.The qualifying age will rise incrementally over the next two years until it reaches 67.Those born between April 6 and May 5, 1960 are the first cohort affected by the change, facing an additional one-month wait before receiving their payments.The adjustment reflects rising life expectancy, with many younger workers now expected to remain in employment into t...
Nissan to merge UK production lines and cut European workforce
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