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Burnham’s Inheritance Tax Plan: 10% Rise and Pension Changes From April 2027
Burnham eyes 10% inheritance tax rise to fund social care. From April 2027, pension death benefits become taxable. Nil-rate band frozen at £325,000 since 2009.
SoftBank Group Secures 21 Additional Banks for $40 Billion OpenAI Loan
SoftBank Group has secured commitments from 21 additional banks to support its $40 billion bridge loan for OpenAI, making it one of the biggest AI financing deals of 2026. The latest reports, published in late July 2026, suggest lenders remain willing to fund large artificial intelligence projects even as borrowing costs stay elevated. The financing…
Tractor Supply Closes 75 Petsense Stores, Cuts 2026 Growth Outlook
Tractor Supply closes 75 Petsense stores and cuts growth plans after Q2 earnings miss. Comparable sales fell 1.5% as fuel costs and drought pressure rural customers.
Waitrose Unveils New Neighbourhood Stores in £1 Billion Expansion Plan
Waitrose is rolling out a new small-format “neighbourhood” store concept as part of its £1 billion UK expansion plan. The John Lewis Partnership-owned grocer has already opened around 20 of these shops nationwide. Waitrose currently operates roughly 320 stores across Britain, compared with over 1,000 for rival Marks & Spencer. The multi-year investment also covers…
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Spill on July 29
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership spill after losing majority caucus support. Deputy Ben Carroll confirms he will contest the leadership. The challenge is set for Tuesday’s caucus meeting.
MCX Gold & Silver Price Today: Precious Metals Rise Ahead of US Fed Decision
MCX Gold and MCX Silver opened higher on Monday, July 27, 2026, as a pause in US-Iran hostilities shifted investor focus to safe-haven demand. MCX gold August futures gained ₹469 to open at ₹1,43,575 per 10 grams. Silver September futures jumped nearly 1% to ₹2,24,500 per kilogram. Both metals are tracking gains ahead of the…
Social Security 2027 COLA Set at 3.9%: What $78 More Monthly Means for 70M Beneficiaries
Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.9% COLA increase in 2027, boosting a $2,000 monthly check to $2,078. The adjustment reflects higher inflation but strains the program’s finances ahead of a projected 2032 trust fund depletion.
Social Security COLA 2027 Forecast Climbs to 3.8% as Inflation Persists
As inflation has stayed higher than many economists expected, the outlook for Social Security benefits in 2027 has improved. Recent estimates suggest the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could reach 3.8%, giving millions of retirees a larger monthly benefit next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the official COLA in October 2026, so…
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Spill as Deputy Ben Carroll Challenges July 27
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge from Deputy Premier Ben Carroll after Labor factional conveners determined she lost majority caucus support. A spill vote is expected Tuesday.