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A newly filed petition asks a Broward County circuit judge to ratify tangible personal property tax warrants tied to roughly $7.3 million in unpaid 2025 taxes across about 3,729 accounts, according to court records. The Broward County Tax Collector filed a petition in the 17th Judicial Circuit on June 26, 2026 seeking to ratify tangible personal property tax warrants tied to about $7.3 million in unpaid 2025 taxes. BROWARD COUNTY, FL — The Broward County Tax Collector has asked a circuit court judge to ratify tax warrants covering roughly $7.3 million in unpaid 2025 tangible personal property taxes, according to…

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Gold prices remain under pressure after a sharp correction this month, but RBC Capital Markets believes the sell-off is creating an attractive longer-term buying opportunity. Gold (XAU/USD) traded near $4,028 on Monday, down almost 11% in June after falling from a monthly high above $4,540. The metal has now retreated by more than 25% from January’s record peak near $5,600. Image: Xau USD 14 day chart RBC says higher US interest rates and a stronger Dollar have reduced gold’s appeal in the short term, as investors reassess expectations for Federal Reserve policy. However, the bank believes the longer-term investment case…

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In a matter of weeks, Andy Burnham is poised to take on the role of prime minister, following Keir Starmer’s resignation. The former Greater Manchester mayor has built a reputation as one of Labour’s most interventionist voices on housing, championing social housebuilding, tenant protections and regional investment. But what would a Burnham premiership actually mean for homeowners, buyers or landlords? While many of the details remain unclear, housing experts say there are several areas likely to come under scrutiny, with mortgages and the wider housing market of particular focus. Mortgage markets move fast on perception Before Mr Burnham has the…

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Important factors to consider include mortgage borrowing, pension contributions and maternity pay eligibility (Getty/iStock) For small and medium business owners in 2026, the question of whether to pay yourself through salary or dividends remains one of the most important tax-planning decisions. “How you pay yourself as a business owner – through salary, dividends, or a mixture of both – can have a big impact on your tax bill and overall financial resilience,” says Clare Stinton, senior personal finance analyst at financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown. “Each option is taxed differently and comes with trade-offs,” she adds. Any salary you pay…

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Bridging lender Somo has completed a second charge loan enabling a borrower to acquire a buy-to-let property valued at £500,000 for £350,000, whilst simultaneously clearing six months of mortgage arrears. The transaction involved a seller relocating overseas who required a quick sale. Despite an independent valuation of £500,000, the seller accepted £350,000 to clear their existing mortgage and fund their relocation. The borrower lacked liquid funds and faced complications from six months of accumulated mortgage arrears, incurred whilst caring for an elderly relative. Although the borrower had returned to work and resumed payments, the outstanding arrears created an adverse credit…

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Matrix Sweaters Limited, one of Bangladesh’s leading sweater exporters and a sister concern of Labib Group, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification with 88 points by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), recognising the company’s achievements in sustainable manufacturing, energy efficiency and environmentally safe working conditions. The momentous accolade was celebrated at a ceremony held recently at the Labib Group corporate office, attended by prominent dignitaries of Labib Group and Ecoray Group. The certificate was accepted by Salahuddin Alamgir (CIP), Chairman of Labib Group; Sultana Jahan (CIP), Vice Chairman of Labib Group; Papia Akter, DMD (Finance); and Animesh Chandra Majumder,…

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LONDON, June 29, 2026, 11:04 BST Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) traded at 109.30p on the bid, 109.35p on the offer, showing a gain of 0.11% in late-morning delayed action. UK mortgage approvals dropped to 56,200 in May, down from 66,000 in April, hitting the lowest level since December 2023, according to the . Lloyds had a UK mortgage book of £324.7 billion at the end of March, making up around 66.8% of its underlying customer loans. Lloyds bought back shares at an average 109.37p on June 25-26, close to Monday’s price. Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) shares saw a…

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