A £20,000 stake in Barclays stock at the start of 2025 surged 16.85% to £23,370 by March, driven by robust profits, investment banking gains, and a strategic buyback. Dividends are also on the rise, with analysts eyeing further upside and highlighting the stock's undervaluation.
The UK government is weighing a possible £633 per month increase to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits to support disabled people against inflation. Though not confirmed, the proposal reflects efforts to adapt welfare support to rising costs and may feature in upcoming budget deliberations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to slash the annual cash ISA limit from £20,000 to £4,000, opting to keep the current threshold. The decision comes after backlash from financial leaders and aims to protect savers’ tax-free options while guiding them towards investments with stronger returns.
Ripple's XRP spiked 10% with favorable SEC updates inspiring hope among investors. Experts eye significant gains, predicting a potential surge to $10–$15 if XRP breaks key resistance levels at $2.57 and $3.40. Technical patterns and an increase in wallet adoption hint at bullish momentum, while regulatory clarity remains a crucial influence.
