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The Government’s Renters’ Rights Act has come into force, giving tenants the biggest increase to their rights in a generation.Much-feared by landlords but long-awaited by some tenants, these measures kick in for England from 1 May 2026, with some of the rules also being extended to Scotland and Wales.The major shake-up means fixed-term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies will be abolished and replaced with rolling periodic tenancies, meaning renters will no longer be tied into long contracts.Landlords must give an acceptable reason for ending tenancies, with Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions barred.But the law gives renters the right to end tenancies…

Premium Bonds savers may want to review their accounts as NS&I has announced changes to its rates. The new rates apply to several products available from the provider.The Government-run savings giant has announced new issues of its British Savings Bonds with increased interest rates. This is despite many savings providers cutting their rates in recent months, as the base rate set by the Bank of England has been cut several times over the past year.The new rates on the fixed rate bonds from NS&I include:The rate on the postal only Investment Account is also increasing from 1 percent to 2.05…

A comprehensive asset class comparison matrix for April 2026 highlights a clear reality for Indian investors: there is no one-size-fits-all investment. Instead, portfolio decisions must balance risk appetite, liquidity needs, taxation, and long-term goals across a wide spectrum of asset classes—from equities and gold to alternative investments like AIFs and PMS. The matrix shows that equities remain a high-risk, high-return category, offering long-term returns of around 12–15%, with high liquidity and strong wealth creation potential. However, volatility remains elevated, making equities suitable primarily for aggressive investors with a long-term horizon. Debt instruments In contrast, debt instruments such as bonds and…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses the launching ceremony of PM Apna Ghar Programme, April 30, 2026.— APPISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of The News report regarding the government’s Rs3.2 trillion housing finance scheme and its compatibility with the constitutional deadline for eliminating riba, directing relevant authorities to urgently examine the issue and present factual findings.Sources said the prime minister sought a detailed briefing after a report by this newspaper published on Saturday highlighted that the structure and timeline of the “Apna Ghar Programme” could extend interest-based lending beyond January 1, 2028 — the deadline set under…

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

Rent reviews have changed too. Landlords can still increase rents, but only once a year, with at least two months’ notice, and any increases must be ‘fair’ and in line with the wider market. So, while it’s not the end of rental growth, it is the start of a tighter, more structured approach to rent increases. Protection for tenants has also strengthened, including around pet requests, fairness, and the information landlords must provide. Relevant existing tenants must also be given the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet by 31st May 2026, with potential penalties for non-compliance. Further Reforms More reforms…

Shares of Newmont Mining (NEM 2.22%) have risen 120% over the past year. However, over that 52-week period, there was a 10% drawdown, a 20% drawdown, and a 25% drawdown. Those are dramatic declines, but nobody should be surprised. The stock is currently around 8% off from its 52-week high, but the rollercoaster ride isn’t over. Here’s why Newmont Mining is attractive and why some investors may still want to avoid it. Newmont Mining is leveraged to gold Newmont Mining is a large miner, as its name implies. It primarily produces gold, with modest exposure to silver, copper, lead, and…

Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran have heightened inflation concerns, driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed-rate rose by 11 basis points to 6.21%, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. The 15-year fixed loan rose by one basis point to 5.63%, and the 20-year fixed loan increased from 6.08% to 6.14%. 4 lenders dip below 6% APR: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates Current mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.21% 20-year fixed: 6.14% 15-year fixed: 5.63% 5/1 ARM: 6.14% 7/1 ARM: 6.14%…

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260502885277/en/a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. Illness occurs through the consumption of food contaminated with the toxin and preparing formula with hot water does not eliminate it. Symptoms…

BC Q1 Deep Dive: Market Share Gains and Product Investments Shape 2026 Outlook Boat and marine manufacturer Brunswick (NYSE:BC) reported Q1 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations , with sales up 12.8% year on year to $1.38 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.5 billion was less impressive, coming in 3.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 54.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy BC? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Brunswick (BC) Q1 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $1.38 billion vs analyst estimates of…