Up to 8.7 million state pensioners in Great Britain have been overtaxed due to an HMRC software calculation error that ministers knew about for a year.
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Elon Musk says giving his children company shares without ability or interest would be a mistake, as scrutiny grows over his 14 children and SpaceX’s valuation.
Growing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz are driving major investments in energy security, renewables and supply chain resilience across the world.
UK house prices have fallen for the first time this year, dropping 0.6% in May as rising interest rates and Middle East tensions dent buyer confidence.
Royal Mail has again failed to meet delivery targets, with delays reported across the UK and renewed debate over future postal services.
Prince William’s reported £7m tax payment has drawn attention to royal finances and voluntary taxation. It raises fresh questions about fairness and transparency in the UK.
Pag-IBIG rolls out housing fairs featuring 40,000 homes, offering financing and faster access for buyers as affordability pressures grow.
Oil prices dropped sharply after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply fears but leaving global markets wary of what comes next.
Millions of UK pensioners receive a £575 annual boost this week, but younger workers face a hidden cost as retirement ages move further into the distance.
Oil prices soar past $100 as the Iran conflict enters its fifth week, causing global stock markets to slide and sparking fears of record-breaking monthly surges.
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has resigned following a £285m cyber-attack hit and claims of a toxic workplace culture, as the group launches a £100m cost-cutting plan.
The UK High Court has blocked Mike Lynch's estate from appealing a multi-billion dollar fraud judgment, clearing the way for Hewlett-Packard to claim up to $4 billion in damages.










