78 m. ago Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Doge are expected to produce no savings – live

Almost 40% of federal contracts canceled as part of Doge’s cost-cutting efforts aren’t expected to save government any money, Trump administration’s own data showsIt’s coming down to the wire for beleaguered House speaker Mike Johnson, who is trying to rally GOP holdouts behind his budget plan for enacting Donald Trump’s agenda before the showdown vote this evening.Amid Republican opposition threatening to derail his bill, Johnson was up late last night locked in talks with holdouts from across his party who remain skeptical of his outline plan for tax and spending cuts - as well as border security, energy and defense policy - via a single reconciliation bill. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Morrisons shoppers could save £550 a year through brand new supermarket scheme

According to Morrisons, families who spend £117 a week on food could save £11.70 per week, £46.40 per month, and £556.80 annually by using the Purpl discount scheme

Economics

4 h. ago Trump’s DOGE ‘slash and burn’ approach slammed for not saving money

‘It’s like confiscating used ammunition after it’s been shot’, expert says

Politics

5 h. ago Why energy prices are rising and how you can save money on your bills

The lowdown on the increase, switching to a fixed deal and accessing extra support

Economics

6 h. ago Save up to £534 on your energy bills in just minutes by following this simple fridge trick

Energy experts believe cleaning this part of your fridge could save you money

Economics

8 h. ago One in three contracts canceled by DOGE won’t save Trump’s government any money

DOGE’s ‘slash and burn’ approach is being slammed as ‘pointless’

Politics

10 h. ago Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that the Trump administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save any money

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28 h. ago Slashing cash Isas won't make savers buy shares, warns investing expert CAROL KNIGHT

Slashing cash Isa tax relief won't create an investment culture, tackling the real barriers to investing will, says Carol Knight, of The Investing and Saving Alliance

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30 h. ago Victorian Age method of heating your home can save you money on fuel bills

This forgotten hack is as effective at keeping the house warm as it was 100 years ago

Society

32 h. ago We still owe £300,000, can an offset mortgage save us money? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

In the past we had an offset mortgage and this helped us beat low savings rates but when we moved home we switched to a standard mortgage.

Economics

48 h. ago ‘We are pissed’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, now shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the Republican administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago ‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Is your work pension scheme a dud? We reveal the best and worst funds

Workers saving into some of the UK's most popular workplace pensions could be left hundreds of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement because their scheme is performing badly.

Economics

52 h. ago Gen Z are turning their back on consumerism as part of TikTok's 'no buy' movement

This TikTok movement involves Gen Z and Millennials taking drastic measures to save money.

Politics

54 h. ago Buying a used EV can save you more than £2,500 over an equivalent petrol car

A recent report concluded that the 'days of EV costing significantly more than fossil fuel models are over' after analysing the second-hand value of cars.

Economics

54 h. ago Is your work pension scheme a dud? We reveal performance of best and worst funds

Workers saving into some of the UK's most popular workplace pensions could be left hundreds of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement because their scheme is performing badly.

Economics

62 h. ago Revealed: If your work pension scheme is a dud. We reveal performance of best and worst

Workers saving into some of the UK's most popular workplace pensions could be left hundreds of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement because their scheme is performing badly.

Economics

3 d. ago Tesco's best value meal deal worked out by Daily Star man who saves whopping amount

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star has revealed Tesco's top meal deal combinations and our own lunchtime choices having investigated how hoards of hungry Brits can save the most money on their selections

Economics

3 d. ago Unusual ways to cut your energy bill before prices soar again in April

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry looks at some unusual ways to cut your utilities bills and save money

Economics

4 d. ago Experts reveal the best time to run your tumble dryer to slash energy bills by half

If you're on a time-of-use, or off-peak electricity rates and tariffs, you could save a significant amount of money on your energy bills - but what time of day is it best to do the laundry?

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