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Martin Lewis discusses getting a new mortgage deal Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Getting a mortgage is hard for many at the moment as house prices have reached unprecedented levels. This makes it difficult to save for the all-important deposit needed but the state has introduced schemes to help with this. Related articles Great Big Lockdown Survey: Tell us what's life like for you right now SDLT: Expert calls for a scrapping of stamp duty surcharge rules READ MORE UK mortgage approvals drop 25% to lowest level in seven years The Help to buy equity loan scheme was launched in 2013 and it is designed to help people … [Read more...] about Help to Buy: From valuation to completion – all your questions answered

The FBI was thrown into controversy on Tuesday afternoon following an explosive report that was published by BuzzFeed News that suggested that the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer may have never even happened if not for the actions that FBI informants and undercover agents had in spurring suspects into action in what many critics called “ entrapment .” The FBI reportedly relied on an Iraq War vet to provide information to the bureau about the actions of a group called Wolverine Watchmen. The informant, named “Dan,” allegedly became alarmed by messages that he saw being shared between members in the group and, after talking to a police buddy of his, was put in touch with the FBI. “Dan” allegedly wore a wire for half a year, collecting hundreds of hours of evidence against members of the group. “Dan” reportedly was paid $54,793.95, which included reimbursements, for his work over the span of over six months, which was “considerably more than most families … [Read more...] about FBI Thrown Into Controversy Over Damning New Report About Their Involvement In Whitmer Kidnapping Plot | The Daily Wire

Benefits and state pension to see largest increase in 32 years Tories are now party of big spending, says Sunak How the PM brought in top economists to persuade Sunak Camilla Tominey: True-blue Tories are shuddering Fraser Nelson: Tax grabs have put Britain on road to recession Russia-Ukraine latest: PM calls for new weapons for Ukraine A Tory MP has quit his Government job and criticised the “toxic culture” in No 10 as Boris Johnson’s premiership continues to be rocked by the partygate scandal. Paul Holmes, the Conservative MP for Eastleigh, said in a statement published on his website that he had resigned as Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Home Office. A PPS is the lowest rung on the ministerial ladder but the resignation is likely to prompt alarm bells in Downing Street as the Government struggles to move on following the publication of the Sue Gray report on Wednesday. Mr Holmes said the report had "clearly showed a culture in No 10 … [Read more...] about Tory MP Paul Holmes quits Government job over ‘toxic culture’ at No 10

This Morning: Martin Lewis on claiming money back from council Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A wealth tax has been theorised and discussed by many people and organisations over the years, especially as the middle class shrank over the last few decades. The workability of such a tax is much debated and while some call for it to be introduced, others reject the premise, claiming it will unfairly penalise certain groups and even threaten financial freedom. Trending READ MORE Bank of England Interest rate decision revealed Despite the controversy surrounding the proposals, it may become a reality more quickly than some would … [Read more...] about Wealth tax introduction: The cost of covid makes tax increases a ‘very likely response’

Martin Lewis reveals the best savings accounts Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As coronavirus forced the UK into recession it likely caught few by surprise but that doesn’t mean that its impacts will be felt any less severely. Some people may have been fortunate enough to not experience much hardship from the pandemic and as such, they may now be wondering about how they can now handle this latest downturn. Trending READ MORE Savers need to ‘plan for the unexpected’ as state schemes end Ann-Marie Atkins, the Head of Financial Planning at Tilney, commented on what people should be doing now that we know just how badly the … [Read more...] about Savings alert: How to ‘recession-proof’ your finances during this downturn – take action

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is continuing to roll back Trump administration rules, now reportedly bypassing the detainment or deportation of illegal migrants who are suspected of being victims of crime. The new ICE policy is known as a “victim-centered approach” to enforcement, according to a Forbes report . “ICE will now avoid taking action against undocumented immigrants who applied for special visas offered to victims of abuse , human trafficking , domestic violence , child neglect or other serious crimes, according to a directive released Wednesday ,” the report noted. Immigration agents, swamped by the Biden border crisis, are expected to “look out for evidence people were victims of crimes,” even if the migrant in question has not yet applied for protection. Agents will have to offer the migrants “information on visa applications and guidance on reporting their crimes to law enforcement agencies,” per Forbes. “When victims have access to … [Read more...] about ICE Won’t Detain, Deport Illegals Who Are Victims Of Crime As Biden Border Crisis Explodes | The Daily Wire

By Valentina Oropeza Colmenares Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing It was 25 June when Karen Caballero was seized by an "unexplained heaviness" in her chest. Her children had not been in touch. Two days later, around 8pm, she received a news alert on her cell phone. Dozens of migrants had died of heat inside the back of an abandoned lorry near the city of San Antonio, Texas, a bit over a hundred miles from the US-Mexico border. Panicked, Ms Caballero searched Google and Facebook for the phone numbers of Honduran consulates in the US, hospitals and police stations, to find out if her two sons and daughter-in-law could be among the victims. It was at 2am and no-one was answering. It has since emerged that Margie Paz Grajera, 24; Alejandro Andino Caballero, 23; and Fernando Redondo Caballero, 18 - Ms Caballero's relatives - were among the 53 … [Read more...] about Texas migrant deaths: ‘I still have to bring my children home’

Women who question transgender ideology have been branded “farts” as part of equalities training offered to civil servants in Nicola Sturgeon’s Government , it has emerged. Workers who attended a workplace “trans 101” course were told the term was an acronym for “feminism appropriating ridiculous transphobe” and that women who oppose inclusivity measures were part of a “trans hate group”. Staff who attended the training session, run by the Scottish Government’s taxpayer-funded LGBTI+ internal staff network, were also urged to study claims that biological sex is a “falsehood” invented by the medical profession to “reinforce white supremacy and gender oppression”. A grassroots feminist movement has become prominent in Scotland and is vocal in opposition to SNP plans to allow Scots to change their legal sex simply by signing a declaration. Civil servants were directed to claims that so-called “gender critical” women or “terfs” (trans exclusionary radical feminists) “hate all … [Read more...] about Scottish civil servants warned of ‘farts’ in the workplace

Martin Lewis gives advice on how to get the best credit card rates Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Martin Lewis has been kept very busy over the last few months as the coronavirus pandemic continued to rage on. Last night, he returned to our screens to answer questions on all things finance. Trending READ MORE Credit card usage has increased but can you afford repayments? One question came in from Sarah who asked Martin for his advice on how to use credit cards. Sarah, 28, explained she was looking to build up her credit rating. Martin then went on to provide the following advice: “The main purposes of getting a credit … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis credit card warning: ‘It’s not worth it’ – spending advice revealed

Borrowers may use the Equity Release funds for any purpose they like [FILE PIC] (Image: Westend61/Getty Images) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Don’t limit yourself to applying to one lender, shop around for quotes and use a broker. The Financial Conduct Authority actively encourages this. Credit ‘scoring’ does not happen in Equity Release, only credit ‘checking.’ The market currently has over 230 plans of available from 9 lenders, so it’s vital to seek independent financial advice. Most crucially, your chosen adviser must be a member of the Equity Release Council and you can check this by visiting the Council’s website; … [Read more...] about EQUITY RELEASE: Give your application the best chance with this essential guide