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The Duke’s abuse accuser made the claims in her memoir Nobody’s Girl – a book she wrote before her death aged 41 in April – which will be published on Tuesday. Prince Andrew paid millions to Ms Giuffre in 2022 to settle her civil lawsuit but has always denied the allegations against him. Picture: Getty Virginia Giuffre was pressured to sign a gagging order by Prince Andrew to stop her from “ruining” the late Queen’s platinum jubilee, it has been claimed The Duke’s abuse accuser made the claims in her memoir Nobody’s Girl – a book she wrote before her…

As per Budget 2022, in case of a transfer of an immovable property, the buyer must deduct tax at the rate of 1% of the amount paid to the seller or the stamp duty value of such property, whichever is higher.Immovable property, here, means any land (other than agricultural land) or any building or part of a building.Earlier, as per section 194 IA of the Income Tax Act, the buyer was required to deduct TDS (tax deducted at source) only on the value of the consideration paid, which includes all charges of the nature of club membership fee, car parking…

Plans to develop the North Sea field – which is estimated to contain up to 300 million barrels of oil – have been submitted again by owners Equinor. However, Ms Mackay told the Scottish Green Party conference in Edinburgh: “We have to be the party that calls out the lies of big polluters.” READ MORE: Rosebank owner resubmits application for oil and gas site Rosebank & Jackdaw fields face ‘tightened’ approval process Rosebank owner investigated over Israeli settlement links Is Rosebank dead in the water following new guidance? Ms Mackay, who was elected co-leader with fellow MSP Ross Greer in…

The megabank looks to be an early winner of the earnings season. Earnings season for the third quarter of 2025 is underway, and most of the big banks have issued reports. While nearly all the financial institutions that have reported so far have beat earnings estimates, there’s a solid case to be made that Wells Fargo (WFC -0.86%) is the biggest winner. At first, this might come as a surprise to bank stock investors. After all, the positive surprises from companies like Goldman Sachs (GS -0.97%), Bank of America (BAC 1.67%), and Morgan Stanley (MS -0.84%) have been led by…

Silver shone a different way this year, turning into one of the hottest investment stories of the decade. From being priced at Rs 1 lakh per kg in June 2025, silver has almost doubled to Rs 2 lakh per kg within just four to five months, marking one of the steepest rallies in its modern trading history. This week, silver hit record highs, climbing to nearly $54.50 an ounce on Friday before dropping on Saturday, as the rapid rally may have overheated. The relative strength index (RSI), a measure of price momentum, indicates heavy buying since late September, signaling a possible…

The cryptocurrency market has undergone a fundamental transformation, with automation now dominating trading activity across major exchanges. Industry data reveals that over 70% of institutional crypto trading volume flows through automated systems, while retail adoption accelerates as technologies become more accessible. The emergence of bot trading crypto platforms has democratized institutional-grade strategies, enabling individual investors to compete in markets that operate continuously. This shift fundamentally changes how participants approach portfolio management and trade execution. Understanding this evolution provides essential context for investors seeking to navigate modern digital asset trading effectively. The rise of algorithmic trading in cryptocurrency markets Manual trading…

Before the budget speech for 2004, few would have imagined that capital gains tax upon the sale of inherited immovable property was to be introduced. However, during the budget speech for that year, the Finance Minister responsible during that period – John Dalli – had announced that the blanket exemption on any gains resulting from the disposal of inherited immovable property was to be abolished as from that date. This announcement was certainly not well-met by the public since this meant an extra tax (in most cases 35 per cent) on any gain made on the disposal…

Booking travel is expensive these days, from the cost of trains or planes to paying for your luggage, lodgings and more. It’s important to have a backup plan in case things take a turn for the worst.Booking your journey with a credit card that has travel insurance can ensure you’re covered in a number of different events. While many of these cards offer similar and overlapping benefits, some are better than others.Below, we cover the best credit cards for travel protections and how they can provide you with peace of mind.Best Credit Cards for Travel ProtectionBest for trip cancellation and…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails Australia said Tuesday it accepted a Japanese company’s bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian warships, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion).Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Mogami-class frigate won the deal over rival Germany’s MEKO A-200 from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. Japan’s government lobbied heavily for the deal after missing out on Australia’s submarines contract to a French company in 2016.“This is…

GERMANY – 2025/10/03: In this photo illustration, the RTX Corporation logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesRTX (NYSE: RTX) is scheduled to announce its earnings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Traditionally, RTX stock has exhibited a pattern of a negative one-day return in the aftermath of its earnings announcements. Throughout the last five years, the stock has decreased on 55% of the days immediately succeeding an earnings release. These negative returns have an average value of -1.6%, with a maximum one-day drop recorded at -10.2%.For traders…