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Received — 24 April 2026 ⏭

TheHill - Just In
The death of the American Dream is now official John Mac Ghlionn · opinion contributor
Tens of millions of Americans are one $6,000 debt away from financial ruin, as wages have failed to keep up with rising costs of living, leading to increased bankruptcy rates and a loss of trust in institutions.
24 April 2026 at 18:30

The death of the American Dream is now official

By: John Mac Ghlionn · opinion contributor

24 April 2026 at 18:30

Tens of millions of Americans are one $6,000 debt away from financial ruin, as wages have failed to keep up with rising costs of living, leading to increased bankruptcy rates and a loss of trust in institutions.

Received — 23 April 2026 ⏭

The Guardian World news
City firms bank on ‘savvy squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a hit too tame’City firms are pinning their hopes on a government-endorsed advertising blitz fronted by a finance “savvy” CGI squirrel to encourage cautious British savers to shift out of cash and start investing.The long-awaited retail investment campaign, which will cost up to £50m, is part of the chancellor Rachel Reeves’ nationwide push to
23 April 2026 at 07:36

The Guardian World news

City firms bank on ‘savvy squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing

By: Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

23 April 2026 at 07:36

The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymied

Nils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a hit too tame’

City firms are pinning their hopes on a government-endorsed advertising blitz fronted by a finance “savvy” CGI squirrel to encourage cautious British savers to shift out of cash and start investing.

The long-awaited retail investment campaign, which will cost up to £50m, is part of the chancellor Rachel Reeves’ nationwide push to encourage more financial risk taking, amid fears risk-averse consumers are losing out and ultimately stymying UK growth.