A new poll has found former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a dead heat among voters, with only one in four saying that the country is heading in the right direction. Both candidates are tied with 48% of the popular vote in the New York Times/Siena College survey of 2,516 likely voters nationwide between Oct. 20 ...
Modern businesses adopt omnichannel strategies to ensure that their customers receive a seamless and similar experience no matter which platform they use. Virtual assistants play one of the major roles in the process by bridging CRM data across different platforms. To ensure smooth interactions, they use natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML) algorithms, and data analytics. These technologies help ...
A new survey has revealed that 86% of UK small business owners are concerned that potential tax hikes and policy changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget could hinder their growth. Key concerns include potential increases in income tax, VAT, and national insurance, as well as rising costs from regulatory changes, particularly around flexible working and property-related taxes. The survey of ...
In a groundbreaking victory for consumer rights, the Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the claimant in the Johnson v. Firstrand Bank case, setting a historic precedent in the motor finance industry. The ruling, championed by Sentinel Legal and HD Law, holds lenders accountable for mis-selling Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance agreements, a decision that could see over ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing renewed calls to implement a wealth tax, with economists, climate advocates, and high-net-worth individuals urging her to introduce a tax on the UK’s richest citizens to help fund essential public services and accelerate the transition to net zero. In an open letter to the chancellor, notable economists Thomas Piketty (pictured) and Gabriel Zucman joined 29 ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a significant shift in the UK’s fiscal policy framework, confirming plans to introduce a new “investment” debt rule in next week’s Budget. This change is expected to free up over £50 billion in borrowing capacity, earmarked for long-term capital investment projects, while maintaining fiscal discipline to reassure financial markets. Under the current fiscal rule, the ...
Consumer confidence in the UK declined in October, with pessimism about the upcoming Budget outweighing optimism from falling inflation, according to GfK’s latest consumer confidence index. The index slipped by one point to -21, marking its lowest reading since March and underscoring the challenges the Labour government faces in bolstering economic optimism since coming to power in July. GfK’s survey ...
A leading Iranian dissident group, the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (MEK), has provided Fox News Digital with information about a secret site where the Islamic Republic of Iran allegedly stores and prepares the missiles it uses against foes, sells to allies and provides to its proxies. Located in a mountainous region outside of Eshtehard City, northwest of Tehran in Alborz ...
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority will be maintained regardless of the Nov. 5 election results, constitutional law experts tell Fox News Digital. With the anticipation of either another former President Donald Trump presidency or a Vice President Kamala Harris presidency, whether the country’s high court remains in its current state is a topic of debate that has yet to be ...
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sparked controversy by suggesting that landlords and shareholders do not fall under his definition of “working people” as Labour prepares for one of the biggest tax increases in recent history. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil her maiden Budget next week, the government is expected to target capital gains, inheritance tax, and employer ...