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The boss of Marks & Spencer has made six demands of Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget in six weeks’ time. M&S chief executive Stuart Machin urged the Chancellor to “change course” to break Britain out of the economic “doom loop” of continually rising taxes and low growth. Mr Machin …

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Mornings with Maria to weigh in on President Donald Trumps rare mineral deal with Australia and his Middle East peace deal. The agreement between the U.S. and Australia to partner on developing supplies of rare earths and critical minerals amid trade tensions with …

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is poised to reopen within days, arriving just as temperatures begin to drop. According to Gov.uk, it will commence at the end of October. This year, one-off payments of £150 will support millions of households nationwide as countless families continue to grapple with escalating energy …

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer updates U.S.-China trade talks and President Donald Trump’s upcoming call with Xi Jinping on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ The United States is pushing back against what it regards as China’s latest attempt to intimidate foreign firms investing in America’s industrial revival. In a fiery statement issued …

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that from April 2026 onwards millions will be affected by new rules that reshape how much financial support they receive. Approximately four million households will see an annual income boost estimated at £725 following Royal Assent being granted on September 3 …

NioCorp CEO Mark Smith told Mornings with Maria the Pentagon’s $10M grant will boost Nebraska’s rare earth project as the U.S. races to rebuild supply chains vital for security and the economy. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday signed an agreement on rare earths and critical …

Many pensioners will start paying tax from April 2027 as state pension is set to rise next year, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned. The state pension is set to go up by 4.8% from April 2026 under the triple lock guarantee, with exact amounts depending on which version of …

The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly explains how the government shutdown is exacerbating FAA and air traffic controller staffing shortages on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Federal officials are investigating a United Airlines flight that was forced to divert to Salt Lake City last week after the plane’s windshield was damaged.  The …

An expert has urged people to check all their records regarding their state pension eligibility “before it’s too late”. It can be hard to fully understand all of the intricacies when it comes to your pension. And sometimes, not being aware of all that’s needed to retire may lead to …

McPherson College in Kansas offers a four-year automotive restoration program to students. MCPHERSON, Kan. – Paige Miltenberger always knew she’d grow up to work on cars. She’s been restoring old cars with her dad and grandfather since she was a kid. But as a young woman in St. Louis, she …