World News in Brief: US strikes on Yemen, Gaza aid update, debt burden weighs on developing world The European Sting Read the original article here
People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project. Backed by an additional £2.2 million in Scottish Government funding, the project provides tailored support to affected households and works with local authorities to support good practice in Council Tax debt collection. Housing minister…
At his headiest high, he was raking in wins of S$100,000. But for *Michael (not his real name), gambling was never just about the money. “I was looking for thrills,” he told Salt&Light. Six-figure wins happened often enough to feed that hunger. But the peaks were always bracketed by long seasons of devastating losses. He…
Baghdad-INA Minister of Finance Taif Sami affirmed on Monday the government’s commitment to adopting international best practices in public debt management, while noting Iraq’s aspiration to benefit from international expertise in this field. The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that”Minister of Finance Taif Sami participated…
In a statement released to correspondents in New York, the UN denounced the Houthis’ targeting of merchant and commercial vessels in the key waterway which includes the Suez Canal and reported attacks against military vessels. The UN is concerned about the continued threats by the Houthis to resume their attacks targeting merchant and commercial vessels in…
On March 17, 2025, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra addressed the pressing issue of household debt during his talk at Pishnulok University, highlighting his vision for economic prosperity for all Thais. Thaksin proposed audacious ideas for alleviating the financial burdens faced by citizens, such as the government potentially purchasing public debts from the banking system.…
Choosing a debt consolidation lender: How to find the best KATV Read the original article here
The hidden costs of debt: What 3 experts wish more people understood KRNV Read the original article here
LSU star Flau’Jae Johnson is helping Louisiana families get out of debt this March Madness TheGrio Read the original article here
Today the government announced big changes to the HELP repayment system. Its proposal involves several interconnected conceptual and practical considerations. The first issue is where to set the first repayment threshold – how much should a HELP debtor earn before they start repaying? The government proposal is for a higher first threshold. The second issue…