DWP claimants on PIP and DLA to lose one-off £750 payment in days
A one-off payment of £750 for people claiming two disability benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will end at the start of next year.
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Gold rallies ahead of Central Bank rate decisions and post-Syria tensions
Gold prices rose for the past two trading days, fuelled by mounting haven demands and China's renewed gold purchases. Expectations for further rate cuts by major central banks have also contributed to the precious metal’s upside momentum. The gold rally extended into the Asian session on Wednesday, with gold futures on the Comex climbing 0.71% to $2,737 (€2,603) per ounce as of 5:12 am CET.
Israel strikes Syrian military sites while troops move into Golan Heights buffer zone
Israeli warplanes have conducted a number of air strikes in different part of Syria where military sites are located, while ground troops have seized a border buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Meanwhile, the Israeli defence minister has said that Syria's naval fleet was destroyed overnight on Monday.
Ukraine produces leaflets, videos to encourage North Korean soldiers to surrender
Ukrainian military forces are producing leaflets and videos to encourage North Korean soldiers to surrender.
Could Juan Soto even be worth $765 million? Will it matter to the Mets?
DALLAS — In another world, Juan Soto is about to enter his eighth season for the Nationals, his future already cemented in Washington as his Hall of Fame trajectory plays out for a team still trying to claw its way back toward contention and relevancy.
Euroviews. Europe cannot yet afford to celebrate post-al-Assad Syria
The sudden, and for most, unexpected collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime has left Syria, already teetering from almost 13 years of civil war, at yet another crossroads, with implications for Europe that cannot be ignored.
Nvidia faces Chinese investigation amid retaliation for US trade restrictions
Nvidia's shares fell as China opened a probe into the tech giant on suspicions of violation of the country's anti-monopoly law. The investigation followed the Biden administration's fresh restrictions on AI chip export to China, announced a week ago, marking an escalation of the trade war between the two countries.
Barclays and TSB cut mortgage rates as price war heats up ahead of Christmas
Home buyers have received a pre-Christmas boost as two major lenders, Barclays and TSB, have reduced the cost of new home loans. This move is expected to be followed by other competitors in the coming days, sparking hopes for the return of sub-4 per cent mortgages.