It’s a buyer’s market for bonds
Bonds are out of fashion with big investors — which makes them an interesting investment opportunity for the rest of us.
Bonds are out of fashion with big investors — which makes them an interesting investment opportunity for the rest of us.
The Prime Minister has vowed to “put cowboy builders out of business” in a clampdown on rogue traders. Andy Burnham has unveiled new measures designed to stop homeowners being ripped off during home renovations, as well as taking separate steps to target bailiffs who treat people in debt unfairly. An official approved traders scheme will…
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US and Iran digitally signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at France’s Palace of Versailles, a venue that has witnessed some of the most important diplomatic moments in modern history. The agreement aims to end hostilities between Washington and Tehran and sets a 60-day timeline for negotiations on a broader settlement. The Versailles agreement…
Among those who expressed an opinion, some 74% are in favor of permitting additional housing near retail, dining, and employment centers. An estimated 64% advocate for the development of new communities featuring smaller lot sizes, while roughly 58% endorse the inclusion of smaller-lot residences, duplexes, townhomes, and single-family houses within current single-family residential areas. The…
Traditionally, most homes for sale appear on all the major real estate portals the day they list. While this gives the home maximum visibility on day one, it also puts pressure on sellers to nail a one-shot listing—or risk making a bad first impression. But now many sellers also have a new option: a soft-launch,…
The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 2026 has replaced the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995, aligning the pension framework with the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new scheme came into effect on 29 June. While the core objective of providing pension benefits to employees remains unchanged, the new scheme introduces several administrative and structural improvements,…