6 h. ago Meghan Markle makes major dig at Royal Family over 'financial independence'

Duchess Meghan Markle has opened up about her perspective on the importance of financial independence, particularly for women, during a candid chat in Washington

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5 d. ago SNP minister repeatedly ignores questions on how independent Scotland would deal with 'vast' deficit

Shirley-Anne Somerville was asked five times by BBC presenter Nick Robinson how her Government would deal with Scotland's financial blackhole in the event of independence.

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6 d. ago Lloyds challenges car loan compensation bill as it warns of £2bn hit

The high street banking giant raised concerns about the Financial Conduct Authority’s calculations for how much consumers lost out.

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6 d. ago Lloyds warns car finance compensation scheme could cost it nearly £2bn

The banking group said it was expecting there to be a higher number of historical motor finance agreements that are eligible for redress.

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1 week ago Unlock your financial potential with Intuit QuickBooks’ new AI Agents

Customers can save a huge 50 percent off their first three months for a limited time

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1 week ago Lloyds warns of ‘material’ extra provision needed for car finance payouts

Lloyds has significant exposure to the car finance industry.

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1 week ago Shares in UK lenders rise after watchdog softens car loan compensation costs

Lloyds Banking Group, Close Brothers Group, and Barclays shares were all moving higher on Wednesday morning.

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1 week ago Christmas on credit: one in seven ‘using buy now pay later to fund festivities’

Nearly half of people find buy now, pay later attractive as a way to spread the cost of Christmas, according to a survey for banking app thinkmoney.

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2 w. ago Many home insurance policies do not cover accidents as standard, warns Which?

The consumer group cautioned that many households may assume they are automatically covered for accidental damage.

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3 w. ago Lisa Cook urges supreme court to reject Trump’s bid to fire her from Fed board

Cook’s lawyers say president’s unprecedented move would destroy Fed’s independence and disrupt financial marketsFederal Reserve governor Lisa Cook urged the US supreme court on Thursday to reject Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her, telling the justices the Republican president’s unprecedented move would destroy the central bank’s independence and disrupt financial markets.Lawyers for Cook filed a written response opposing the justice department’s 18 September emergency request to lift a federal judge’s order that blocked Trump from immediately removing Cook, an appointee of Democratic former president Joe Biden, while her legal challenge continues. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Home insurance cash payouts may leave some people out of pocket, Which? warns

It has raised concerns that some offers of cash settlements from insurers may not be in consumers’ best interests.

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3 w. ago One in five people in NI lost their local bank within three years, report says

The Finance Committee has delivered a report into the banking landscape.

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3 w. ago Voices: Should pensions, investing and saving be taught at school? Join The Independent Debate

With two-thirds of adults wishing they’d had more financial education, we want to know whether you think schools should do more to help the next generation make the most of their money

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4 w. ago Elon Musk’s estranged daughter says she’s been ‘financially independent’ since March

Musk’s daughter, Vivian Wilson, recently spoke at the 2025 ‘Teen Vogue’ summit

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last month ‘A truly authentic experience that benefits everyone’: readers’ favourite community travel experiences

Supporting Sri Lankan tea-pickers, training Mexican marine conservationists, and helping to regenerate remote Alpine villages are among your favourite tourism projects• Tell us about a favourite European city break – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherNestled in the Kathmandu Valley, Nagarkot Community Homestay Network is a cornerstone for building businesses. It enables women to grasp financial independence by opening up their homes to tourists. It was an enriching cultural experience for both me and my host. Their support of each other spilled over during my stay, in their warmth, delight and genuine desire to share and learn.Vicky Bamford Continue reading...

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