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- The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy January 17, 2026Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
- Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people January 17, 2026Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
- Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help? January 17, 2026President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
- Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds January 16, 2026The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
- Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds January 16, 2026The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
- ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users January 16, 2026OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.


