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The Department for Work and Pensions has warned Brits over mistake which could leave them open to fraudThe DWP is warning all people who have a National Insurance Number(Image: Getty Images)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stark warning to anyone holding a National Insurance number. Numerous fraudsters are reportedly exploring countless methods to steal your personal information, with the primary objective of stealing your identity.According to reports, the first six months of 2025 alone witnessed 118,000 documented cases of identity theft across the UK. Criminals who successfully steal victims’ identities can exploit that information to secure…

Can data tell us if a stock market crash is coming? Show more For months, the share prices of tech companies have marched seemingly-ever upward, driven by fevered excitement about the potential of Artificial Intelligence. But many are now voicing fears that this surge might turn out to be a bubble, which could burst with damaging effects. So do we have to rely on vibes? Or can we use data to tell us about the risk that AI might go pop? Nathan Gower discovers what the numbers tell us about the health of the stock market. Guests:Katie Martin, markets columnist…

Naomi Clarke,BBC NewsbeatandGeorgia Levy-Collins,BBC NewsbeatBBCThe Drag Race UK finalists were put through their paces one last timeRuPaul’s Drag Race UK series seven winner has said she will be celebrating by spending some of the prize money on a trip for her and the show’s runner-up.Elle Vosque, Catrin Feelings, Bones and Silllexa Diction were put through their paces one last time during the series finale. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Drag Race UK’s series seven finale.The four finalists sat down with judges RuPaul and Michelle Visage to reflect on their time on the reality show and served up some dazzling…

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Robinhood Markets. Our analysis of options history for Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) revealed 34 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $432,440, and 26 were calls, valued at $1,780,927.Projected Price TargetsBased on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $155.0 for Robinhood Markets over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest TrendsLooking at the volume…

iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) is trading higher on Friday. Silver continues to outperform gold performance-wise as of recent.What To Know: Spot silver has skyrocketed more than 85% in 2025, jumping from under $30 an ounce to above $54 by October, according to Benzinga. Looking ahead, consultancy firm Metal Focus expects silver could reach $60 next year. The rally is being fueled by tight inventories, steady investor inflows and a structural supply shortfall. London stockpiles remain thin after heavy withdrawals tied to strong Indian demand, rising ETF holdings and precautionary buying in the U.S.Industrial demand for silver jumped to 689.1 million…

Since the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (EAD) and what that could mean for catastrophe bonds in UCITS funds, the Authority has been notably silent on the matter.As we reported at the time, ESMA gave a conceptual view that some alternative assets such as catastrophe bonds may sit better under a different framework than UCITS. We’d reached out when the advice was published and have done again since, but have not managed to elicit a response to-date. ESMA isn’t exactly known for being vocal …

NEW YORK, November 14, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues: Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A – $310.89 per share (equivalent to $0.310893 per Depositary Share) 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C – $25.00 per share Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E – $455.21 per share (equivalent to $0.455208 per Depositary Share) Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F – $439.24 per share (equivalent to $0.439236 per Depositary Share) Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I – $407.29 per share (equivalent…

Concentrated ownership, absentee landlords and a lack of transparency in how land is managed are some of the concerns the public has over land in Scotland, according to a new report published by the Scottish Land Commission.  Developed through the ScotLand Futures initiative, the report reflects contributions from more than 1,200 people, with over 96 per cent saying Scotland needs change. The report identified several key themes: Around one in 20 people said it is far too difficult to find out who owns land and called for clearer, more accessible information. Nearly one in four people highlighted concerns about too…

Two weeks ago, Gold had a mini “capitulation” in Asian trade that took the precious metal below $1160 before reversing aggressively the following days. And currently, we are trading well above that low as Silver continues to grind out a new cycle/trend low. In the event Silver bounces, the risk for a gold rally is high. We have a bull flag from the lows and the RSI is also developing a bull flag formation. At this time, a break above the $1200 level in the spot price could cause a short squeeze towards the $1240 level, being the breakdown point…

The rate of tax paid on savings interest is rising from April 2027Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the Labour Party government’s second Budget on Wednesday(Image: Getty Images)The Autumn Budget announcement that the Cash ISA tax-free limit will be slashed from £20,000 to 12,000 was a blow for savers that rely on the accounts, but another announcement could also have a detrimental impact on UK household savings.Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the Labour Party government’s second Budget on Wednesday (November 26), confirming the change to Cash ISAs will come into effect in April, 2027.However, the rate of tax paid on savings interest is…