13,379 source-backed finance facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 73 of 134.
“Before his confirmation as Fed chair, Wall Street executive Kevin Warsh vowed to bring 'regime change' to how the central bank operates.”
“Pension specialists at Standard Life said the proportion of customers aged over 75 purchasing annuities with their pension savings during the first six months of 2026 has more than quadrupled. The provider also reported that requests for a…”
“He said the issue, even if inadvertent, amounted to "negligence" that could undermine confidence in the Fed”
“The DWP has increased its £110.40 per week payments for Attendance Allowance to £114.60 for the higher rate, an increase of £218.40 per year, which began in April.”
“In February, the high court ruled that Trump could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations, forcing the administration to begin the process of refunding billions of dollars …”
“Take-Two shares rose almost 3% in early trading when pre-orders opened”
“Supergirl produced an underwhelming opening weekend, grossing just $38 million and on pace to be a loser for the production studio, according to a Variety report.”
“You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.”
“Sony TV also scored a $15.7M tax credit to film the spinoff in Los Angeles where the mothership series was shot.”
“Proception announced Monday that it has raised an $11 million seed round led by First Round Capital, with contributions from Y Combinator and early-stage fund BoxGroup.”
“in December 2025, Comcast had formally entered a bid to combine Warner Bros.’ streaming and studios business with certain of Comcast’s related businesses with a “headline price” of $35.43 per WBD share.”
“In a break from recent precedent, Powell is remaining as a Federal Reserve governor even after his term as chair expired — meaning Trump will likely make one fewer appointment to the central bank.”
“Nicholas Nesbitt, financial planning director at Forvis Mazars, estimated interest in the strategy has increased tenfold, driven by both higher interest rates and the approaching changes to pension inheritance tax rules.”
“We contribute four out of every £10 in taxes raised by the Government.”
“The lower rate pays £76.70 per week, and is for those who need help during the day OR at night.”
“Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell, took the helm at the Fed just weeks ago and delivered a surprisingly hawkish speech during his first meeting as chairman, after Dem senators had warned he would bend to the president’s pressure …”
“grossing just $38 million”
“benchmark S&P 500 stock index has more than tripled from its pandemic low to record highs of over 7,300 points today.”
“He warned that beneficiaries inheriting pension wealth from someone who dies after the age of 75 could face income tax at their marginal rate and, when combined with inheritance tax, the effective marginal tax rate could exceed 89 per cent…”
“Mae'r sefydliad yn derbyn rhan fwyaf ei gyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru, yn bennaf drwy grant – oedd werth £27.2m y llynedd”
“The higher rate pays £114.60 per week, and is for those who need help during the day AND night, or who are terminally ill.”
“Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell – who Trump has called “stupid” and “hardheaded” for not slashing interest rates – and one of his predecessors, Ben Bernanke, attended oral arguments to show solidarity with Cook.”
“Grantham, the cofounder of asset manager GMO and author of "The Making of a Permabear," told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Friday that early investors in AI would "lose their shirts" just like they did in the railroad and internet booms, and tech…”
“Standard Life's research also found that 39 per cent of financial advisers expect annuities to become more popular because of the planned inheritance tax changes.”
“Yn ôl adroddiad archwilio ym mis Tachwedd 2025, costau staffio oedd yn gyfrifol am ganran uchaf gwariant Amgueddfa Cymru”
“State pensioners can get extra money from the Department of Work and Pensions if they meet one of four or more conditions, currently worth £114.60 per week, or nearly £6,000 a year, which was increased by another £218 a year from April.”
“According to the university, the project has already secured more than $35 million in philanthropic commitments toward a broader $50 million fundraising campaign to establish permanent endowments and expand future initiatives.”
“Yet the benchmark S&P 500 stock index has more than tripled from its pandemic low to record highs of over 7,300 points today.”
“the proportion of customers aged over 75 purchasing annuities with their pension savings during the first six months of 2026 has more than quadrupled”
“The proposals include a 3% goods and services tax, the re-introduction of vehicle taxes and lower income tax bands are designed to plug an estimated £50m gap in funding.”
“It disappeared at the start of the 2026/27 tax year.”
“Pelosi told CNN she had agreed to move forward only after committing to raise $25 million in private donations before the institute was publicly announced, adding that reaching that milestone came “quite easily.””
“I was the first and created the trade. I sent people to teach Paulson. And I showed Greg Lippmann the trade. I showed Peter Thiel and others. I also showed Goldman exactly what I was doing when they asked me formally in late 2005.”
“requests for annuities worth more than £1million have doubled over the same period”
“Proposed island GST to be set at 3%, says Treasury lead”
“Research conducted by Azets, an accountancy and business advisory firm, prior to the change on April 6 revealed that HMRC estimated abolishing the provision for remote workers would generate savings of £115 million over five years from Apr…”
“The Social Security Administration has set July payment dates for the millions of Americans enrolled in its benefits program.”
“Notably, value investor Mohnish Pabrai said on a podcast in 2023 that Burry "tried hard to educate" him about his housing short before the bubble popped, but Pabrai was "too dumb to absorb his sage advice."”
“conversations about using annuities as part of inheritance tax planning have accelerated significantly over the past two years”
“Claimants currently receive tax relief on up to £6 a week and receipts are not required by HMRC.”
“Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997 typically receive their payment on the first Thursday of the month. In July, that payday is slated for Thursday, July 2.”
“Burry, who for years has joined Grantham in banging the table about a dangerous asset bubble he says is destined to crash, pivoted from running a hedge fund to writing on Substack late last year.”
“estimated interest in the strategy has increased tenfold”
“Removal of this tax relief will mean basic rate taxpayers see a tax increase of £62 and, at the higher rate, £124.”
“Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor (RSDI) beneficiaries who filed their claims after May 1, 1997, are assigned to either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month. If your birthday falls between the 1st and the …”
“Burry, who for years has joined Grantham in banging the table about a dangerous asset bubble he says is destined to crash, pivoted from running a hedge fund to writing on Substack late last year. Since then, he's warned the AI bubble will …”
“From April 2027, unused pension pots will be brought within the scope of inheritance tax”
“Citing concerns about non-compliance, which is shorthand for fake claims, the government is moving the cost responsibility to the private sector, where the business tax burden this year, at 32 per cent, is already the highest in 28 years.”
“Beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)... get paid on the 1st of the month. July SSI payments will be disbursed on Wednesday, July 1.”
“tens of thousands more people are expected to pay inheritance tax each year once the new rules come into force”
“Getting rid of the measure will, based on HMRC's own calculations, save the Treasury £115 million over five years from introduction.”
“For instance, because August 1 falls on a Saturday, SSI recipients will receive their August payment on Friday, July 31.”
“the effective marginal tax rate could exceed 89 per cent in the most extreme cases”
“The deadline for claiming tax relief in relation to the 2021-22 tax year is April 5, 2026.”
“Seniors and others who receive Social Security benefits could receive a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.9%, according to a new estimate from the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older American citizens.”
“39 per cent of financial advisers expect annuities to become more popular because of the planned inheritance tax changes”
“Two Wimbledon debenture tickets sold for a staggering £586,000 last week.”
“The nearly 4% increase is up from this year’s 2.8%.”
“The average annuity premium has also continued to increase, rising by 14 per cent year on year from around £91,000 in 2025 to more than £100,000 during the first half of 2026”
“There are 2,520 Centre Court debentures, which account for nearly a fifth of the court's capacity.”
“As of January, the estimated average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is $2,071, according to the agency.”
“The company said completing the development proved substantially more expensive than originally anticipated, resulting in an in-year deficit of £156,099 and an expected overall loss of £1.28million.”
“the All England Lawn Tennis Club last sold them in 2024 for £116k each, generating £292million for crucial developments.”
“An increase of 3.9% would add $80.77 to that monthly check, bringing it up to about $2,152.”
“The accounts described the losses as "exceptional" and stated that similar acquisitions would not be repeated. Before entering administration, Devonshire Homes had operated in the South West for more than 30 years. The business previously …”
“They last for five years.”
“The Social Security COLA for 2027 won’t be officially set until October.”
“The company recorded a pre-tax loss of £137,024 for the year to September 2024 on turnover of £52million, having reported profits of more than £1.2million in the previous financial year.”
“the £586k pair were purchased.”
“once the roughly $111 billion merger closes”
“He added: "Cash flow remains one of the most critical pressure points, especially for smaller firms," noting that contractors often wait 90 days or longer to receive payment.”
“Debenture tickets for this year's men's final can be purchased on secondary ticketing sites for £29,079 a pop.”
“The national living wage currently stands at £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over, while employees aged 18 to 20 must be paid at least £10.85 an hour.”
“He added that the £293k paid per debenture this week was not the highest amount ever reached.”
“The record stands at £325k, which was set earlier this year.”
“And the lack of leadership is damaging the economy, not least because of concerns that Ed Miliband could become Chancellor, she said.”
“Investment decisions across the country will be put on hold every time the newspapers are briefed about new tax rises.”
“The markets will react every time it looks like Britain is going to be borrowing more money.”
“nearly two million Self Assessment taxpayers utilising it since its launch in January 2022.”
“July 31 deadline”
“January 31 deadline”
“With just one month remaining”
“Far too many people are almost a year behind in knowing how their business is really doing.”
“dubbed the world's richest tennis player due to her parents' £5.5bn net worth”
“Pegula has secured a six-figure sum already by booking her place in round two”
“while there's a seven-figure payday for the finalists.”
“with the rates to remain in force from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2027”
“The rates increase in bands of 5g per kilometre of CO2 emissions, with VAT-inclusive charges ranging from £657 for vehicles emitting 120g or less of CO2 per km, to £2,297 for vehicles emitting 225g/km for a 12-month period.”
“Newer cars registered on or after March 1, 2001, have an official CO2 emissions figure recorded on the V5C registration certificate”
“This will be either one, 3, or 12 months.”
“If the figure is not a multiple of 5, round it down to the nearest multiple of 5.”
“If its cylinder capacity is: more than 1,400cc but less than 2,000cc, use CO2 band 175; more than 2,000 cc, use CO2 band 225 or more”
“work out how much of the accounting period you used each car for, and record this as a percentage of the accounting period. Apply this percentage to each road fuel scale charge, to get a total figure.”
“Drivers have the option of recovering the VAT in full and paying the road fuel scale charge, not recovering any VAT at all, or tracking the split between business and personal mileage to partially recover some VAT.”
“125g/km: £983.00 (12 months) | £246.00 (3 months) | £81.00 (1 month) 130g/km: £1,051.00 (12 months) | £261.00 (3 months) | £86.00 (1 month) 135g/km: £1,114.00 (12 months) | £278.00 (3 months) | £92.00 (1 month) 140g/km: £1,182.00 (12 month…”
“From July, energy regulator Ofgem is increasing gas and electricity prices, making your television marginally more costly to operate, with charges set to climb by 13% from July 1.”
“Using an average consumption of 100W and running for the typical four hours and 30 minutes daily, households would spend 12p each day viewing television.”
“Annually, that totals £42.89.”
“Wait, hold up. Your two pence coin could be worth £1,000.”
“Currently, collectors can snap up a 1983 2p coin as part of an uncirculated set from that year for a cool £1,250 courtesy of the Britannia Coin Company.”
