UK borrowers increase demand for loans despite rate hikes
LONDON (Reuters) – Net borrowing by British consumers was the highest in nearly seven years in November and lenders approved the most mortgages since June, according to Bank of England…
LONDON (Reuters) – Net borrowing by British consumers was the highest in nearly seven years in November and lenders approved the most mortgages since June, according to Bank of England…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy touted his administration’s accomplishment of surpassing the $15 minimum wage campaign promise he made to New Jersey when he first ran for…
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s state-run carmaker Avtovaz said on Thursday it plans to increase production of its Lada-brand cars to 500,000 next year after targets for 2023 were hit by…
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -France, Germany, Britain and the United States on Thursday condemned an increase by Iran in the production rate of highly enriched uranium of up to…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has reported an increase in shoplifting incidents and arrests during the month of December, particularly at Target and Ulta…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – On December 27, at around 10:38 AM, Annapolis Police responded to gunfire in the 1200 block of Madison Street. Officers at the scene reported three suspects in…
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand is planning a larger budget deficit of 713 billion baht ($20.71 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year and higher spending of 3.6 trillion baht that year,…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase to $15.13 per hour for most workers starting January 1, 2024. This adjustment marks a significant step, surpassing the $15 target…
Biden’s Tenure Marked By Major Increase In Illegal Migrant Entries To These US Territories Jennie Taer on December 23, 2023 The Biden administration’s tenure has been marked by a major…
The Senate Education Committee recently gave a favorable report on Senate Bill No. 1660, introducing the “Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program.” This three-year initiative, spearheaded by the Commissioner…
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved legislation extending pay parity for telehealth services through the end of 2024. Sponsored by Senator Vin…
LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, PA – The Lower Gwynedd Township Police Department reports a significant rise in package thefts across the country during the holiday season. Thieves, including organized crime rings,…
(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday issued an alert urging healthcare providers to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).…
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Big U.S. companies including Walt Disney and Comcast increased advertising spending on Instagram after pausing commercials on X last month, according to Sensor Tower, as…
(Reuters) – The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) will ask listed companies with publicly traded subsidiaries or equity affiliates to increase disclosure about corporate governance, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday. TSE…
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will raise interest rates to 16% on Friday, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, with inflation pressure exacerbated by labour…
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Police Department has alerted the public to the dangers of drugs such as Rohypnol (‘roofie’), GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), and Ketamine being used to spike drinks.…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The demographics in the northern section of Toms River, known as North Dover. Once seen as one of the more affluent areas of the town with…
New York City is touted as one of the most progressive cities in America, yet there is so much violent crime and hate crime throughout the once-tolerant city. In response,…
NEW YORK – Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. retail sales on Black Friday compared to last year, excluding automotive sales. This figure, not adjusted for inflation, fell…
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – District Attorney John J. Flynn, alongside Cheektowaga Police Department Chief Brian Gould, addressed the rising concern of retail theft in Erie County. Speaking at the Walden Galleria,…
BEIJING (Reuters) – The head of China’s civil aviation regulator, Song Zhiyong, met with the U.S. Ambassador in Beijing Nicholas Burns, and exchanged views on pushing for a substantial increase…
PRISTINA (Reuters) -NATO is looking into a more permanent increase in the number of troops in the Western Balkans to keep tensions under control, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on…
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some big investors showed increased appetite for weight-loss drug makers in the third quarter, piling in to shares of Eli Lilly and Novo…
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Video sharing app TikTok and social media platform X both need to step up their efforts to counter illegal hate speech, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova…