A financial crisis could be triggered by an announcement that aliens exist, according to Helen McCaw, a former policy expert of the Bank of England. McCaw told The Times of London that politicians and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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A merchant cash advance (MCA) allows a business to access funds quickly and repay them using a portion of future sales. This kind of financing can be critical for small businesses on tight margins, ...