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Image Credit: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Imag If you live in the United States, you’ve probably heard by now that there’s a mad dash to get a real ID. But what is a real ID, and what do you need to get the upgraded form of identification? As of May 7, 2025, if anyone in America does not have this form of ID, they can’t fly domestically. Below, find out what you need in order to get a real ID and what the document means. What Is a Real ID? A real ID is the new required form of identification to for…

The Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC), in its second quarterly hybrid meeting of 2025, voted to reduce the Bank rate from 4.5% to 4%. Eight members voted in favour of a cut and one for a hold. The member who voted for a hold expressed concerns about the potential risks of cutting rates with money supply growth nearing its desired annual rate. His stance was also influenced by the prevailing uncertainty, as he wanted the option to cut rates in the future. The majority, however, thought that rates should be cut at today’s Monetary Policy Committee Meeting (MPC) meeting because…

Thursday 08 May 2025 9:19 am  |  Updated:  Thursday 08 May 2025 9:20 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s of London Lloyd’s of London has appointed Patrick Tiernan as its chief executive officer after incumbent John Neal revealed in January he was going to step down. Tiernan is no stranger to leadership positions at Lloyd’s. He has served as chief of markets at the marketplace for the past four years. He previously held several leadership roles at Aviva, most recently as its…

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Former RAF serviceman Wayne Lewis dismissed his symptoms as overdoing it on holiday – but he was wrongNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor09:06, 08 May 2025Updated 09:08, 08 May 2025Wayne Lewis in Turkey. He is now recovering after surgeryA dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour after dismissing a seizure for holiday “overindulgence and exhaustion”. Wayne Lewis, 62, collapsed in the bathroom, unable to move or speak, after a day in the sun.The dad-of-one “didn’t want to ruin the holiday” so did not go and see a doctor. But when he returned home to Bridgend, South Wales he continued to experience…

Foxtons held its AGM yesterday, where most resolutions were passed, except for resolutions 15 and 16. There was also major opposition to resolutions 13 and 14. The board committed to continuing an open and transparent dialogue with the company’s shareholders, pledging to engage with those concerned shareholders who voted against these resolutions to further understand their views and address any specific concerns. The company plans to provide an update within six months, adhering to the UK Corporate Governance Code.   Resolution * indicates Special Resolution For (No. of shares) For (%) Against (No. of shares) Against (%) Votes…

A strong emergency service response was launched after a former school prone to arson attacks caught alight.Fire crews, paramedics and police descended on the derelict St John Fisher Catholic School in Ordnance Street, Chatham. The school site has suffered a number of blazes in recent years, with many linked to suspected arson attacks.This evening, several fire crews could be seen battling to make the area safe while police set up a cordon around the area.Police have taped off Ordnance Street, Chatham, following a blazePolice, fire and paramedics are at the scene of a blaze in ChathamOrdnance Street, between Haymen Street…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation aimed at simplifying mortgage lending rules, with a view to making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for borrowers to manage their home loans. The regulator wants to offer consumers greater choice by introducing greater flexibility in how they interact with mortgage providers. The changes would also make it simpler for consumers to reduce the term of their mortgage, potentially lowering longer-term total borrowing costs. Additionally, the FCA intends to improve access to more affordable mortgage products when customers remortgage, helping households manage costs more effectively. The FCA will accept comments…

Tom Bill Letting agents across the UK have seen a further decline in new landlord instructions, as more buy-to-let investors leave the rental market, with some citing concerns about increased regulations, and reduced flexibility in managing their properties. The latest report from RICS reveals a net balance of -26% moving deeper into negative territory from -19%. Looking ahead, the near-term rent expectations net balance of +25% suggests further rental price rises over the next three months owing in part to the widening supply-demand imbalance in the rental sector. RICS chief economist, Simon Rubinsohn, described the negative feedback in the survey…

Wednesday 07 May 2025 11:59 pm  |  Updated:  Wednesday 07 May 2025 7:05 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Responsibility for the UK’s sluggish growth prospects should lie squarely with Rachel Reeves’ fiscal policy, Britain’s oldest independent economics research institute has said, as it warned tax rises left the economy in a “risky and vulnerable position.”A report by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research pinned the economic uncertainty harming business confidence on the Treasury’s “narrow” fiscal headroom, pouring cold water on the notion…