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Marks and Spencer has confirmed that one of its long-running Yorkshire stores will close, dealing a fresh blow to a city centre already struggling with falling footfall. The retailer has announced that its Kirkgate branch in Wakefield will shut after decades of trading, though a final closing date has not yet been given.The company said the decision reflects how customers are choosing to shop, with more people buying online or travelling to larger retail parks instead of traditional high street locations. The news has triggered disappointment locally as Wakefield continues to face pressure from declining visitor numbers and rising operating costs.Following the announcement, a message was shared on a Facebook group that read: “We’re sorry to hear that M&S has announced it will be clo...

Research from Spring, the savings app that connects directly to current accounts, has disclosed that Brits lost out on billions of pounds in interest payments last year by maintaining substantial balances in non-interest-bearing current accounts.Spring's examination of CACI (Consumer and demographic) data showed that an average of 6.5 million current accounts paying no interest held balances exceeding £10,000 in 2025, with the average balance in these accounts at the end of each month totalling £35,000.Derek Sprawling, Head of Money at Spring, stated that if those balances were kept in a savings account yielding an interest of 4.11 per cent, it would have generated £1,500 in interest over the year, or £9.75 billion across up to the 6.5 million accounts.Spring's analysis revealed that an...

Tesco is a popular supermarket to grab lunch from and it's meal deal is much-loved by customers. The chain has revealed its most popular combination - and it's not what you might think. Whether you enjoy a sandwich or a pasta pot, crisps or chocolate, Brits can’t get enough of some particular favourites.You might get the same combination each time, a tried and trusted lunch. Or, you might be more adventurous, picking up something new to try with every meal deal. This year’s Clubcard Unpacked has revealed that the most popular items Brits picked up in 2025.While the Chicken Club Sandwich remains the nation’s favourite main and the Protein Egg Pot is the favourite snack for a second year-running, Red Bull has winged its way to the top drink in the UK meal deal, knocking Coca Cola off the ...

Scarlet Oak economic strategist and wealth manager Frances Newton assesses the state of the market and the Federal Reserve’s strategy on ‘Making Money.’ An estimated 6.5 million Americans will retire in 2026. Are you one of them? If so, you've likely already begun to consider where you might settle down and spend your golden years. You might even be considering buying a home just for your retirement. Before you make that leap, it's good to know which housing markets are expected to be strong in 2026 and which are expected to be unaffordable. To determine the 20 best and 20 worst housing markets for retirees in 2026, GOBankingRates sourced various markets from Zillow Research Data and cross-referenced that information with household values and retirement income levels from the U.S. ...

Lloyds Bank has clarified the rules for customers using Google Pay to make payments. Android device users can set up Google Pay to make everyday payments.You can make payments beyond your contactless card limit through the service. Customers can also access Lloyds' Everyday Offers on debit card and credit card purchased made in this way.Guidance about the service on the Lloyds website includes this warning: "We may restrict the value or number of payments you can make using Google Pay. Carry your debit or credit card with you just in case."A customer contacted Lloyds over social media with as they were having an issue setting up Google Pay. They said: "My credit card arrived today but states in the app that it cannot be used on Google Pay."Is this a thing or do I just need to do a chip ...

White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro discusses President Donald Trump's economic agenda and the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on tariffs on 'Mornings with Maria.' The nation’s highest court is poised to rule Friday on a case that could redefine the scope of President Donald Trump's trade agenda. The cases stem from lawsuits filed by an educational toy manufacturer and a family-owned wine and spirits importer challenging Trump’s tariffs. The court must decide whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) gave the president the power to impose the tariffs, or whether the move overstepped constitutional limits.TRUMP DEFENDS TARIFFS, SAYS US HAS BEEN ‘THE KING OF BEING SCREWED’ BY TRADE IMBALANCE President Donald Trump delive...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to explain the Trump administration’s plan to seize and sell Venezuelan oil, drive down global energy prices and cut off funding to the Maduro regime. As the White House prepares to meet with America’s largest oil companies about Venezuela’s oil sector, U.S. Energy Secretary Christopher Wright explained what could come next for the crude-rich country and what timeline producers might face in helping develop its resources. "Of course, we'd like to go back to Venezuela. You know, it's United States companies that started their oil and gas industry — Chevron's been there for over 100 years," Wright told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on Thursday. "When they were the fourth-highest per-capita nation in the world in 1950, tha...

SlateStone Wealth partner Kenny Polcari breaks down Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. and predicts blockbuster IPOs for 2026 on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Paramount on Thursday continued to insist it made a superior offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, compared to that of Netflix, despite pushback from the WBD board of directors. Netflix agreed last year to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and television studios and streaming platform, HBO Max, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $27.75 per Warner Bros. Discovery share. Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, then launched a hostile takeover bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery, including cable assets that Netflix left behind. WBD Board of Directors Chair Samuel A. Di Piazza Jr., reiterated the board’s recommendation in support of the N...

FORTU Paris et une partie de sa banlieue, Bordeaux, Lille, Montpellier et quelques villes de l’agglomération grenobloise ou encore la communauté d’agglomération Pays basque : près de 70 communes appliquent actuellement l’encadrement des loyers. Ce dispositif, devenu expérimental avec la loi portant évolution du logement, de l’aménagement et du numérique (ELAN) du 23 novembre 2018, permet à des villes et collectivités territoriales situées en zone tendue de fixer un loyer maximum dans leurs rues. L’expérience aurait pu s’arrêter fin novembre 2026. Mais une proposition de loi pour la prolonger, portée par le député socialiste Iñaki Echaniz, a été votée par les députés le 11 décembre 2025. Le texte, qui attend d’être examiné au S...

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. More than 13,000 wireless chargers sold in the U.S. at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls have been recalled over fears that they could "explode while in use," according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Isla Rae-branded magnetic wireless chargers were recalled on Thursday."The chargers can explode while in use, posing a fire and burn hazard," the commission said. They were sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores across the country for $15 between June 2024 and November 2025. The chargers were sold in white, pink and purple. GROUND BEEF RECALLED IN 6 STATES OVER POSSIBLE E. COLI CONTAMINATION The chargers were sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores across the country for $15 between June 2024 and November 2025. (U.S. Consumer ...