UK housebuilding slump eases; Treasury to regulate ESG ratings – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Jeremy Hunt to cut national insurance by 2p in budget Pre-election giveaway should save average earner £450 a year but spending cuts may follow The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024
Stocks Slide Ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is currently down -0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the Nasdaq 100... Barchart · Feb 21, 2024
S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, Nvidia Earnings on Tap March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.14% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s January policy meeting minutes while also awaiting quarterly results from chipmaker Nvidia. Barchart · Feb 21, 2024
We’ve heard lots about what Labour won’t do, but here’s something they should: close the Tories’ tax loopholes Rachel Reeves has ruled out a wealth tax, but she’ll need to raise revenue somehow – and there are still good options available, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024
“The ultimate sound design tool”: Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro 7 review Native Instruments’ guitar rack modelling standard is updated with newly modelled amps and effects. Is it seventh heaven? MusicRadar · Jan 24, 2024
"Polyphonic aftertouch is another new feature that sees NI keeping up with modern demands in instrument design": Native Instruments Kontrol S61 Mk3 review The latest version of NI’s keyboard sees heavy Kontakt integration. We climb into the K-hole to check it out MusicRadar · Jan 17, 2024
Divert national insurance cut bonus to a UK pension, experts say Younger employees could increase their retirement pot by more than £100,000 by saving monthly gain The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024
UK pensions and tax: seven steps to make the most of your money in 2024 Check your state pension, and don’t leave your self-assessment return until the last minute The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
Rishi Sunak hints more tax cuts are on the way ahead of 'autumn' election PM says Labour's Starmer would take Britain 'back to square one' Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024
Polyend Play+ review Polyend’s Play was a thing of wonder but it missed one thing: synthesis. Now the Play+ comes along, with synths and a physical upgrade offer for users of the original MusicRadar · Jan 4, 2024
Nintendo’s design guru Shigeru Miyamoto: ‘I wanted to make something weird’ Few people have influenced global pop culture as much as the creator of Mario and Zelda, widely considered the father of modern gaming. But when you have changed the world, what comes next? The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023
Autumn statement 2023: what it means for people on a range of incomes How Hunt’s measures on tax, NI and benefits will affect single people, couples and those receiving pensions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
6 drum plugins that actually sound like a real drum kit You want authentic drum and kit sounds as opposed to electronic 808s and 909s? Hit these ones up… MusicRadar · Nov 10, 2023
Barchart · Nov 1, 2023 Markets Today: Stocks Recover Overnight Looses on Weak ADP Report December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.05%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.06%. Stock index futures this morning recovered from overnight losses and are slightly higher after the Oct ADP employment change rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed...
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 ‘Every effort’ must be made to track down those owed missing pension money It is ‘truly shocking’ that so many people went underpaid because of errors on their record for time spent at home with children, Sir Steve Webb said.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Woman donating cells for cancer research wants to ‘make the incurable, curable’ Alison Torrens has also left a gift in her will to Queen’s University Belfast to help fund the project into adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC).
MusicRadar · Aug 29, 2023 Native Instruments' latest Traktor DJ Controller is 'X1 of a kind' All-new layout, OLED displays and smart lighting adorn Mk3
MusicRadar · Aug 7, 2023 Akai Pro MPC One+ review Akai’s MPC One+ upgrade brings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a little more storage and a hot red finish. We give our verdict
Barchart · Aug 2, 2023 Markets Today: Stocks Fall as Fitch Cuts its U.S. Debt Rating Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.61%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.88%. Stock indexes this morning are lower after Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of U.S. government debt spurred a risk-off sentiment in stocks. Stocks are also under pressure...
MusicRadar · Jul 17, 2023 Lose the laptop: How to go DAW-less and make electronic music without a computer We explore the hows and whys of creating a production setup that lets you step away from the screen and puts less emphasis on a traditional DAW
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Union body warns of ‘carnival of industrial unrest’ in NI over public sector pay Public sector pay decisions in Northern Ireland are devolved to ministers at Stormont, but the powersharing institutions are currently not operating.
Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2023 DWP error means up to 10 million Universal Credit claimants risk being underpaid Some may have bought National Insurance contributions to top-up their state pension when they didn't need to, report finds
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023 Warning as up to 10 million people risk being underpaid in huge DWP blunder The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) used to automatically add National Insurance credits to claimants' records - but switched to doing this manually from 2017/18
Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023 State Pension back payments could be a ‘long process’ for 187,000 older women due average of £5,000 Mums in their 60s and 70s have been underpaid £1.3billion in State Pension due to historical Child Benefit errors.