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June 28, 2025
To improve its B2B video marketing capabilities, Oktopost buys Milk Video
Oktopost, the B2B social media administration, representative promotion, and Showcasing insights stage, declared the procurement of Drain Video, a video creation company centered on disentangling short-form video altering for marketers. The procurement fortifies Oktopost’s commitment to making a difference B2B promoting pioneers make more impactful substance and drive genuine commerce affect through more locks in […]
June 28, 2025
UK Car Production Crashes to 75-Year Low: What’s Behind the Crisis?
UK Automotive Industry Hits Post-War Crisis Low New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals UK car production plummeted 32.8% in May 2025, sinking to just 49,810 units—the lowest May output since 1949 (excluding pandemic-affected 2020). Key Findings from the SMMT Report 📉 Total vehicle production (May 2025): 49,810 (-32.8% YoY) 🚗 Car production: 47,723 (-31.5%) 🚛 Commercial vehicles: 2,087 (-53.6%) 🌍 Exports share: 78.5% (now dangerously high) What […]
June 28, 2025
5 Costly Pension Mistakes You’re Making Now (And How to Fix Them)
Are These Pension Errors Costing You Thousands? Pension experts Lisa Picardo (PensionBee) and Claire Trott (St. James’s Place) reveal the top 5 pension mistakes that could leave you with less retirement income than you expect. 1. Losing Track of Old Pension Pots ❌ The Mistake: Forgetting about pensions from past jobs 💡 Why It’s Bad: 4.8 million UK pensions are “lost” (PensionBee research) Multiple small pots = […]
June 26, 2025
FCA Proposes Loosening Mortgage Rules to Help More Buyers – What It Means for You
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering major changes to responsible lending rules that could make it easier for first-time buyers, self-employed workers, and older borrowers to get mortgages. Key Proposed Changes ✅ More flexible affordability checks ✅ Easier mortgage access for self-employed applicants ✅ Better support for borrowing into retirement ✅ Encouragement of product innovation Why This Matters Now First-time buyers struggle with […]
June 26, 2025
1 in 4 Parents Willing to Pay Fines for Term-Time Holidays to Beat Price Hikes
Key Findings: The Rising Trend of Term-Time Holidays 23% of UK parents say they’re happy to pay fines for cheaper term-time breaks 2 million parents may take kids out of school this summer to save costs Families have paid £41m in fines over the last 3 years (Confused.com) 11% of fined parents would do it again due to massive savings […]
June 25, 2025
What the Markets Know About Israel-Iran Tensions That We Don’t
As global anxiety spiked over potential WW3 fears, financial markets remained eerily calm—especially oil prices, which barely flinched despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions. Remarkably, markets appeared to price in de-escalation nearly 12 hours before Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. What do traders see that the rest of us don’t? Here’s what the markets are signaling—and what to watch next. Why Weren’t Oil Prices […]
June 25, 2025
eSIMs for Travel: How Much Can You Really Save on Roaming Charges?
Why eSIMs Are the Smart Choice for International Travel With many UK networks scrapping free EU roaming and charging hefty fees for worldwide data, using your regular SIM abroad can lead to shockingly expensive bills. An eSIM (digital SIM) offers a smarter, cheaper alternative—here’s how they work and how much you could save. Key Benefits of Using an eSIM Abroad […]
June 24, 2025
US Urges China to Prevent Iran From Closing Vital Strait of Hormuz
Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil Supplies The US has called on China to use its diplomatic influence to stop Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil shipping chokepoint handling 20% of global oil and gas shipments. The request follows escalating Middle East tensions after recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Key Developments in the Crisis ✔ US Warning: Secretary […]