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The retirement crisis can’t wait — and neither should Congress
America's retirement savings crisis is unfolding in real time, and Congress must act quickly to pass the Auto Reenroll Act and the Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act to help more Americans stay on track and build real financial security.
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI eraJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahonTechnology reporterReutersChatGPT-maker OpenAI says employers should consider trialling a four-day work week as AI use and demand grows in the workplace.Its "people-first" policy proposals set out a range of ideas to help society adjust to an AI era - something it says will bring benefits but also disruption to our lives and careers.Among its suggestions were creating...
Electric car sales hit record high in March while fuel prices surge again
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How to maximise your bank holidays in 2027
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Isa providers increasing rates and offering cash as new tax year gets under way
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Gas Price Average Is Now 88 Cents Higher Than It Was in 2025
The conflict with Iran is continuing to impact the price of gas in the United States with the national average for a regular gallon up to $4.14. It is 12 cents higher than it was just one week ago and 88 cents higher than it was last year.
At the Final Four, it's about vibes, not views up in the rafters: 'We’re in the building'
INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to preserve his marriage, the man sitting in row 21, seat 24 of section 646 of Lucas Oil Stadium thought it best not to identify himself when sharing how much he paid for his tickets to the Final Four.His seat, in the farthest corner of the stadium and therefore, the farthest away from the basketball being played Monday night between Michigan and UConn, cost $400, he said, a fact he whispered only after first covering his wife’s ears.Advertisement
I was in almost £30,000 worth of debt and maxed out my £2,000 overdraft every month. But these small, achievable steps transformed my weekly spending. Now I am debt free
I was in almost £30,000 worth of debt and maxed out my £2,000 overdraft every month. But these small, achievable steps transformed my weekly spending. Now I am debt freeBy CLARE SEAL Updated: 12:34, 7 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments
'Economically naive, ignorant and at times stupid': Labour blasted as Iran war sends Britain hurtling towards recession
'Economically naive, ignorant and at times stupid': Labour blasted as Iran war sends Britain hurtling towards recessionBy HUGO DUNCAN, BUSINESS EDITOR Published: 11:44, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 12:32, 7 April 2026 e-mail 154 View comments
Royal Mail raises price of stamps again today - despite missing delivery targets
Royal Mail raises price of stamps again today - despite missing delivery targetsMoneyLevi Winchester Money Editor12:29, 07 Apr 2026Updated 13:05, 07 Apr 2026View ImageRoyal Mail stamp prices have gone up again today(Image: Getty Images)The price of Royal Mail stamps has risen again today.It now costs £1.80 for a first class stamp, while a second class stamp is now 91p. The price of a first class stamp was just 64p in 2016 - meaning it has gone up 181% in the past ten years.Royal Mail blamed th...
Price of first class stamp increases to £1.80
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Abu Dhabi property hits record Dh66 billion as investor demand surges
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s property market opened 2026 with its strongest quarter on record, with transactions reaching Dh66 billion, up 160.7% from a year earlier.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A total of 13,518 deals were recorded in the first three months of the year, compared to Dh25.31 billion across 6,896 transactions in the same period of 2025, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.The surge was led by sales and purchases, which climbed to Dh50.97 billion,...
Iran War DisruptsFuel SuppliesAcross Africa
The effects of the Iran war are being felt across Africa, as soaring fuel prices disrupt transportation and put households under pressure. Our reporters explain how the conflict has left the continent reeling. (Source: Bloomberg)
Universal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square
MoneyWatch Universal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } April 7, 2026 / 7:10 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday that it had offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the world's biggest music label was undervalued by stock markets. Pershing Squ...
ADB to support Pakistan’s solar transition, power sector reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide financial and technical support for the transition of solar power to battery energy storage systems, as well as for integrated planning, digitisation, and data governance in Pakistan’s power sector. This was indicated on Tuesday during a meeting of the ADB delegation with the Power Division, ahead of an upcoming visit by the ADB’s vice president to Pakistan later this month. “ADB is conducting studies on the impact of rooftop sol...
Gas prices are skyrocketing. This is the county with the most expensive average in America
NewsWorldAmericasGas prices are skyrocketing. This is the county with the most expensive average in AmericaSome Americans have reportedly started traveling 120 miles across state borders for cheaper gasolineBryony Gooch Tuesday 07 April 2026 11:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...
'Economically naive, ignorant and at times stupid': Labour blasted as Iran war sends Britain hurtling towards recession
'Economically naive, ignorant and at times stupid': Labour blasted as Iran war sends Britain hurtling towards recessionBy HUGO DUNCAN, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 11:44, 7 April 2026 e-mail 31 View comments
Emirates NBD launches fee relief package as support amid regional pressures
Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced a temporary support package aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses manage costs and cash flow over the coming months.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Dubai-based lender said the initiative offers a range of fee waivers and discounts designed to support daily business operations as companies navigate current regional conditions.The measures include:Waiver of loan deferment feesRemoval of interna...
Silver Rate Today in Pakistan – April 7, 2026
Karachi, April 7, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have shown firm strength today, with the chandi ka rate at Rs. 7,622 per tola—demonstrating sustained momentum driven by international precious metals trends and active local demand. This performance continues the recent positive pattern, as silver remains responsive to global market signals. Current local rates stand at Rs. 6,533 per 10 grams and Rs. 653.3 per gram, supported by international spot silver activity and its reliable linkage to gol...
Butlin's boss issues price warning as seaside holiday chain axes 250 jobs
EXCLUSIVE: Butlin's boss issues price warning as seaside holiday chain axes 250 jobsThe head of famous holiday resort Butlin's raises alarm about soaring cost pressures and warns proposed "tourist tax" could kill off its cheapest breaksCommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor11:38, 07 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesJon Hendry Pickup, the CEO of Butlin's, at the holiday company’s Bognor Regis resort(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)The boss of Butlin’s has warned...