BUSINESS LIVE: UK borrowing soars; JD Sports buys Hibbett; ABF eyes 'significant growth'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:57 PM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are JD Spots, Associated British Foods, Taylor Wimpey, Watkin Jones, THG and PureGym.
China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:45 PM
Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year.
UK government borrowing higher than forecast
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:39 PM
An unexpected rise in public borrowing could limit the scope of pre-election tax cuts, say analysts.
From Nottingham to Glasgow, these are the 10 postcodes where landlords get the best returns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:00 PM
We reveal the locations which boast the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let investors - as well as considering where might be the best spots for house price growth.
New energy deal is 13% a year cheaper than Ofgem price cap: Is it worth signing up?
A new energy tariff from Outfox the Market offers electricity at around 13% cheaper than the average Ofgem price-capped bill, and gas at 9% cheaper.
Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:42 PM
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.
US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:41 PM
The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's merger with rival Capri.
How robots are taking over warehouse work
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 PM
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
Homes for sale at five-year high, says Zoopla: Will house prices fall?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:45 PM
The property portal has revealed there are 20% more homes on the market than this time last year. What does that mean for buyers and sellers?
Pothole-related breakdowns up 10 per cent in a year as Britain's road condition crisis continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:24 PM
The UK's pothole epidemic is intensifying with the RAC attending 10% more breakdowns resulting from motorists driving through potholes than a year ago.
MARKET REPORT: Retailers lead the way on FTSE's historic day
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:04 PM
On a positive day for investors, London's blue-chip index rose 1.% to 8023.87. That left it above its previous record close of 8014.31.
UK limbers up for rate cut... and not before time, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:03 PM
Andrew Bailey has had little to celebrate of late. He has suffered the slings and arrows of the barbed Bernanke report on Bank of England forecasting.
Footsie hits a record as Investors eye lower interest rates in UK
On a bumper day for savers with money tied up in stocks through pensions, Isas and other investments, the blue chip index closed up 1.6%.
Takeovers leave UK stock market facing 'death by a thousand cuts'
Shares in Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to back catalogues ranging from Blondie (pictured) to Neil Young, rose 11.6%, or 10.7p, to 102.6p
Royal Mail steps up defence in bid battle with 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire
Parent company International Distributions Services begged Ofcom to 'accelerate' a review that would let it slash services and save cash.
Hornby sales slump as model train maker is hit by Red Sea delays
The attacks on shipping are being carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who support Hamas in the terror group's war with Israel.
CVC Capital Partners' float to hand private equity tycoon £130m
Donald Mackenzie (pictured) is cashing in a big chunk of his 7% stake when the private equity firm lists in Amsterdam later this week.
Grindr faces lawsuit over claims it shared HIV data with advertisers
Law firm Austen Hays has accused Grindr of breaching data protections after it allegedly shared users' details without their consent.
Convicted rate-rigger Tom Hayes in fresh appeal as he fights to clear his name
The former Citigroup and UBS trader was jailed in 2015 for manipulating benchmark lending rate Libor and served five-and-a-half years behind bars.
legal battle turns ugly at Revolution Beauty after former investor accuses it of deceit
Chrysalis Investments took a £45m stake in the firm in July 2021, but sold the shares in 2022 for just £5.7m after their value collapsed.
Struggling Asda promises to cut £3.8bn debt pile
Asda's debt pile increased to £3.8n in 2023 from £3.7bn in 2022 after it took over parent company EG Group's UK convenience store business.
Smart motorways: How safe are they?
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:28 PM
BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis.
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:26 PM
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.
NI postmasters to have names cleared under new law
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 10:01 AM
The bill will quash convictions brought about by the scandal, with those affected offered £600k.
FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high
A weak pound and hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East drive up the UK's top stock index.
Homeowner pain as major banks lift mortgage rates
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 9:48 AM
Lenders respond over views the Bank of England may not cut interest rates as quickly as forecast.
BUSINESS LIVE: Supermarkets lead as FTSE 100 jumps 1.5%; Thames Water plots £1.1bn extra green spend; Asda profits soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:23 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Thames Water, Asda, Mobico, Hornby, Tyman and Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
Hipgnosis shares surge after group receives Blackstone counter offer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:15 AM
Hipgnosis, which owns the back catalogues of Blondie, Shakira and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, accepted a £1.1billion acquisition bid from US rival Concord Music last week.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Bluefield Solar Income Fund shines
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 7:58 AM
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd was the first solar-focused fund to float in London, back in 2013, and since February the following year has paid quarterly dividends either on or above target.
Mortgage rate rises announced by five lenders: HSBC, Barclays and NatWest all hiking interest
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 AM
Five mortgage lenders have announced they are increasing rates in the latest blow to home buyers and anyone looking to remortgage.
Tyman agrees £788m takeover by US-based Quanex
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:04 AM
Tyman saw its shares skyrocket on Monday after the London-listed doors and windows supplier revealed a takeover deal agreed with US-based Quanex Building Products.
Aston Martin DBX707 revamp: Super SUV gains new interior and infotainment and ditches the less powerful version
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 5:19 AM
The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 is available to order this spring. It comes with a new infotainment system, a revised interior and, you'll only be able to buy the 707 high power version.
First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:08 AM
First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says.
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:03 AM
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat.
Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:02 AM
The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.
Boss of vape company Chill Brands suspended over 'use of inside information' allegations
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 3:07 AM
London-listed Chill Brands told shareholders on Monday it had enlisted law firm Fieldfisher to investigate the allegations involving boss Callum Sommerton.
You shouldn't bank on an inheritance windfall: Many people discover they will get nothing, research discovers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 3:00 AM
Some 3.5million people have made financial plans to spend expected inherited family wealth, only to be disappointed, new research reveals.
Mobico Group finance boss to exit amid German rail accounting issues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:29 AM
James Stamp became chief financial officer of the transport firm in November 2022 but will leave at its annual general meeting on 11 June following a difficult tenure.
Plane refuelling staff to walk out at Heathrow
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:24 AM
Workers employed by AFS Aviation plan to walk out for 72 hours over the early May bank holiday.
Why did bitcoin halve this weekend? How the event could affect the cryptocurrency's value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:40 AM
This is Money looks at what bitcoin halving is, why it is happening now and how this could impact its value.
Royal Mail to hold fresh talks as Czech Sphinx plots another bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:30 AM
Top brass are understood to be in regular discussions about the approach from billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and have been holding talks with shareholders.
Heat pumps way behind target as experts say high prices put people off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:20 AM
The latest figures show that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme paid out £88.8million in 2023/24, against a budget of £150million.
Grieving families face hike in probate fees to £300 - despite three month waits for grants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:17 AM
Waits are running at 13,7 weeks on average for probate, but lawyers report application times are now so uncertain they can't give people a answer on how long the process will take.
Large family houses costing an average £683k are hot property, says Rightmove, as asking prices jump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:56 AM
The asking price of the typical newly-listed property rose by £4,207 in April to £372,324, driven by higher values on four and five-bed homes.
Third of UK motorists say buying a new CAR is a bigger priority than a home - as property ladder feels out of reach
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:53 AM
Over a third of UK drivers told Auto Trader that buying a brand-new car is now a bigger milestone than purchasing a property, mainly because it's more attainable.
Volvo's screen folly: New EX30 compact crossover lacks a dashboard behind the steering wheel, says RAY MASSEY
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:48 AM
I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy in line for record-breaking £10m pay day this year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:18 AM
In the largest amount ever awarded to a British supermarket boss, Murphy will take home a salary of £1.4m and performance-linked bonuses of £8.6m.
Whatever one's feelings about bankers, the case of Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging Libor interest rates, provokes deep unease, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 11:54 PM
In an extraordinary intervention, three eminent bankers who founded Euribor came out on the side of Hayes.
Why did DWP say my mum, 90, was owed £60k in state pension - when that was false?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 10:00 PM
We were told it was high priority and someone would phone back to explain things as it had gone to the higher managers. No call back came. Is there any way forward with this?
Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 8:08 PM
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.
Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:02 PM
Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:01 PM
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Hipgnosis shares in spotlight after bidding war breaks out for music rights fund
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 1:50 PM
American investment giant Blackstone is seeking to hijack a proposed £1.1billion deal with Concord Chorus, offering £1.2billion for the London-listed firm.
Magnum maker Unilever faces investor unease over £6bn ice-cream spin-off plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 12:28 PM
The consumer goods company faces discontent over plans to hive off the ice-cream division as some large investors may become forced sellers if it lists in Amsterdam.
Vintage luggage is making bags of money at auction: Could your old case unlock a fortune?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 12:26 PM
A Louis Vuitton trunk made to carry a ten-inch rubber duck called Canard Willy goes under the hammer later this month with an estimated price of up to £22,000.
Help your household budget blossom! Five ways you can make your money grow as spring finally brings some relief from cost of living crisis
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 9:15 AM
After what has felt like an interminable season of soaring living costs and sky-high interest rates, things are starting to finally look brighter for the household budgets of millions.
Prepayment meter payout numbers 'unacceptable'
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 8:56 AM
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.
CITY WHISPERS: Did Alexa Chung get too big for her designer boots?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 6:11 AM
Fashion followers will remember that model and designer Alexa Chung shut down her Alpha Charlie label two years ago after big losses. A source close to Chung gives their take on its demise.
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 5:47 AM
The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
Vape firm claims it will survive UK disposable ban
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:58 AM
Elfbar-maker will "pivot" to reusable vapes, says distributor, but critics say it is exploiting a loophole.
Supermarket giant Asda returns to profit, as backer Zuber Issa prepares to sell to TDR
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:28 AM
The supermarket chain is set to report a small pre-tax surplus after losing £74million in 2022. The news comes as one of the Issa brothers is about to sell his stake to private equity group TDR Capital.
Suitors from world's leading fashion companies try bootmaker Dr Martens on for size
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:22 AM
Dr Martens floated to much fanfare in January 2021 with a massive £3.7billion valuation. But the company has failed to live up to its billing and shares have tumbled by 70 per cent over the past two years.
T'Pau is my pension: Carol Decker reveals how her hits paid off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:10 AM
Carol Decker is lead singer of pop group T'Pau, who had a string of hits in the late-1980s with songs such as China In Your Hand. She reveals all in Me & My Money.
I finally decided to get my finances in order in my 50s: I never looked at my pension or mortgage, here's how three experts erased my panic
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:09 AM
I'm neither terrible nor terribly good with money and have spent most of my adult life ticking along and getting by. The truth is, I'm not particularly well-versed when it comes to financial affairs.
Almost half Nationwide members back £2.9bn merger with Virgin Money, finds poll
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:03 AM
Research carried out by Nationwide Building Society showed that 44 per cent of its members are in favour A further 48 per cent said they were 'neutral' about the plan and 8 per cent were opposed.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Mitie by name - and it's mighty by nature
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:53 AM
The firm's contracts may look like a mishmash on the surface, but they can be seriously lucrative. This week's full-year trading update surprised the stock market on the upside.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Is Ceres rollercoaster about to climb again?
Ceres develops fuel cells that can be installed almost anywhere and can turn hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. It has also developed technology to produce hydrogen from steam.
Ministers left Royal Mail vulnerable to a takeover after refusal to back delivery reforms, say insiders
Royal Mail's owner International Distributions Services last week rejected as 'opportunistic' a £3.1 billion takeover approach from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Matt's the victim of a £1.5m fraud - so why is his bank treating him so shabbily?
For nearly six years, Matthew Tough has tried to get his bank, Barclays, to take responsibility for its part in allowing a fraud to be committed against him.
JPMORGAN AMERICAN: Thinking big... £1.8bn trust built around America's mega stocks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:52 AM
Although the £1.8 billion trust has benefited from the investment euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), it is no one-trick pony.
I was bought a Virgin Experience dining voucher but the restaurant shut - what now? TONY HETHERINGTON
In November 2022, my daughter bought as a Christmas present a Virgin Experience Days four-course dining experience with wines at Craft Dining in Birmingham, costing £72.
William Hill owner 888 faces £100m legal bill as Austria gamble backfires
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:51 AM
British gambling firms have come under scrutiny in Austria after the country's three highest courts found they had been operating illegally.
Queen's bespoke Jaguar with handbag holding tray and James Bond-esque controls could fetch £60k at auction
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:44 AM
The monarch owned and drove the stylish British racing green vehicle from brand new between 2001 and 2006, clocking up thousands of miles in it.
Should you invest in gold and safe havens in a global crisis? HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:38 AM
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a surge in the gold price in recent weeks, for the metal has long been the classic place to put savings at a moment like this. But gold is an unsatisfactory investment.
Meet Tom Hayes - the trader jailed for Libor-rigging who says: 'I'll never give up fighting to clear my name'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 2:41 AM
Tom Hayes was jailed for rate-rigging but says he was a scapegoat. Some are sceptical, but there is growing concern a miscarriage of justice has taken place. Ruth Sunderland speaks to him.
The Olympic coins collectors are desperate for - do you have a 50p worth £1,000?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 2:16 AM
A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?
Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus
bbc.co.uk - 20 April 2024 3:21 PM
A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital.
Britain sees surge in EVs - but how many cars on the road are electric? New study reveals all
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 10:17 AM
New data from Motorparc, published by the SMMT showed more than 41 million vehicles on Britain's roads last year - here's how they are powered.
Britain is better suited to a switch to EVs than any European neighbours
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 7:16 AM
Two-thirds of UK cars and vans currently used by private owners and public sector organisations are said to be ready to go electric.
Dubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaos
bbc.co.uk - 20 April 2024 7:04 AM
Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".
Unilever waters down targets on plastic packaging, workers' pay and diversity amid investor backlash against 'woke' policies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:43 AM
In a major strategy shift, the consumer group's boss Hein Schumacher said he needs to 'drive performance' as he rowed back on sustainability pledges.
Tax rebate agent Brooksdale in liquidation, as customers reveal 10 month waits to get HMRC refunds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:39 AM
Worried customers of Brooksdale have contacted This is Money to tell us they have waited a long time to get their cash - and are now worried it may never come.
Is Britain workshy or in a post-Covid health crisis? IMF to grill UK on record 2.8m signed off sick
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:33 AM
Britain will face harsh questions on rising levels of labour inactivity and cuts in national insurance contributions.
Stop inheritance tax perk on pensions - and other loopholes, says IFS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:30 AM
Pension pots sit outside the inheritance tax net and pulling them into it could land the Government an extra £200million in revenue, IFS research claimed.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about cocoa and why we are reading so much about its price
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:25 AM
A mixture of extreme weather events and crop disease has severely reduced supply from Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the two main cocoa bean producing nations.
With cosmetics shares priced low, is now the time to beautify your portfolio?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:23 AM
There is talk of a slowdown in the sector, whose pricing power has been the envy of other businesses.
VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 8:01 PM
The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US.
App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 3:07 PM
An EU-developed app to ease predicted queues under a new border system will not be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 2:20 PM
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
Warning jailed bankers ruling could hit loan rate
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 2:11 PM
Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Wall Street investors looking for reassurance when Tesla unveils its first-quarter figures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 1:58 PM
The electric vehicle maker has already signalled that its finances are likely to be hit after posting its first fall in car sales for four years earlier this month.
Retail sales ground to a halt last month as shoppers turned their backs on department stores due to rising prices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 1:54 PM
But the flat performance follows a more impressive start to the year which means the sector should still help pull the UK out of recession.
Creators of key interest rate benchmark criticise courts after failed appeal by convicted rate-rigger Tom Hayes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 1:51 PM
The steering committee for Euribor accused judges of repeatedly ignoring the 'meaning and intention' of rules they drew up.
L'Oreal posts better than expected sales as demand for make-up in West offsets weaker performance in Asia
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 1:50 PM
The French cosmetics giant, which owns the Maybelline and Lancome brands, reported sales of £9.6billion for the three months to the end of March.
US and Europe are at odds and threat of a disastrous end to era of free trade is very real, says ALEX BRUMMER
Behind the market headlines, Russia's war on Ukraine and Israel's defence against Iranian aggression is in danger of shattering globalisation.
MARKET REPORT: Bruising week for FTSE amid Middle East fears
Rising geopolitical tensions and fading hopes over early interest rate cuts have been weighing on London's main markets.
Mondi pulls out of potential bidding war to buy rival packaging giant DS Smith, opening door for American firm
The company said it will not make a counter bid after DS Smith's board recommended a £5.8billion takeover offer from US-based International Paper.
Oil price eases as Iran downplays attack
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 10:35 AM
Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage.
BUSINESS LIVE: Retail sales stagnate; 888 revenues beat forecasts; Home REIT raises £15.9m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 9:08 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 18.80 points at 7895.85. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are 888 and Home REIT.
Post Office lawyer 'missed' key Horizon finding
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 7:14 AM
A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely.
888 shares rise as William Hill owner posts forecast-beating revenues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 1:43 AM
Bookmaker 888 beat revenue forecasts in the first three months of the year, thanks to a bounce in player volumes, as the William Hill owner eyes a return to growth in the second quarter.
The luxury giant going for gold at the Paris Olympics - from dressing Team France, to supplying champagne
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:24 AM
LVMH, led by Bernard Arnault (pictured with the medals for the Olympic games), has spent a rumoured £130m sponsoring the games..
Is coin minting about to become another lost British art? LEE BOYCE on the Royal Mint's shock decision
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:10 AM
The shift to card and contactless technology in the past decade has been rapid - not just in Britain, but in all sorts of remote pockets of the world. This is yet a further sign of it.
Co-op Bank agrees possible £780m takeover by Coventry Building Society
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:08 AM
The combined group is set to boast a balance sheet of £89billion, and provide new services to customers of both firms.
Wall Street pins hopes on a set of upbeat results from Netflix
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:07 AM
Recent Netflix hits include Scoop, based on how BBC's Newsnight (pictured) secured Prince Andrew's interview about Jeffrey Epstein.
G7 fights for Ukraine cash as Russia's economy booms - ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:06 AM
The main focus for the Western democracies at this Spring's finance gathering has been Ukraine in spite of the crisis in the Middle-East.
Hunt raises alarm over bid for Royal Mail as 'Czech Sphinx' plots fresh swoop
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 12:05 AM
Asked about a foreign takeover of Royal Mail, Hunt (pictured) said there were 'lessons' to be learned from the tangled mess at Thames Water.
Could the recent record rainfall leave our supermarket shelves empty?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 11:56 PM
As Britain reaches a record rainfall in the last 18 months and other countries experience extreme temperatures, could we start to see empty shelves again?
I was left £5,000 short after 6 months waiting for state pension - and the DWP offered just £50 to say sorry
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 11:00 PM
The 68-year-old claimed his deferred state pension last October, and subsequently made numerous phone calls and two official complaints when his payments didn't begin.
My mortgage ends soon on my shared ownership home: Should I pay it off or increase my stake? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH REPLIES
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 7:00 PM
Being mortgage-free is attractive and would remove rate uncertainty - but staircasing would lower the rent. Which is the better option?
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
bbc.co.uk - 18 April 2024 5:35 PM
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".
Almost a quarter of forecourts are already charging more than 150p a litre for petrol
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 4:07 PM
Only 11 supermarkets were charging below 140p a litre for petrol earlier this week, according to the AA's study of pump price data from forecourts across the UK.
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
bbc.co.uk - 18 April 2024 3:57 PM
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
Two female BP execs to leave in first reshuffle since Looney stepped down
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 2:00 PM
Leigh-Ann Russell (pictured), chief technology officer, is departing after 18 years while Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath will stand down after just two years.
MARKET REPORT: Airlines soar as Easyjet eyes a record summer
.A post-pandemic boom helped Easyjet trim first-half losses by £50m but it lost between £340m and £360m in the six months to the end of March.
'I'm neither hero nor villain', insists disgraced fund star Neil Woodford
The one-time investment star (pictured) said he hoped to shed light on events that led to the demise of Woodford Investment Management.
My husband managed all my money. Now he's left me, what do I do? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 11:27 AM
My husband dealt with our joint finances until we divorced last year. I feel completely overwhelmed at the thought of having to manage it all on my own! What should I do?
BUSINESS LIVE: EasyJet winter losses narrow; Hipgnosis faces takeover; Deliveroo returns to order growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 9:07 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 29.06 at 7877.05. Among the companies with updates today are EasyJet, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Deliveroo, National Grid, Rentokil, Home REIT, Dunelm and AJ Bell.
Neil Woodford is back as a finfluencer: You may remember me as the 'disgraced' fund manager
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:41 AM
Neil Woodford has reemerged with a newsletter claiming to offer readers an alternative to 'consensus thinking'.
Deliveroo returns to order growth as international trade booms
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:26 AM
The London-based food delivery company revealed its online purchases increased by 2 per cent year-on-year to 73.5 million in the first three months of 2024.
Hipgnosis agrees £1.1bn takeover deal by Concord Chorus
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:21 AM
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed to a $1.4billion (£1.1billion) acquisition by Concord Chorus following a tumultuous period for the listed music rights investor.
AJ Bell shares jump as it tops 500,000 DIY investors with a record £80.3bn held
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:13 AM
AJ Bell saw its customer numbers rise and said 'favourable market movements' contributed 3% to assets under administration growth in the quarter.
Rentokil shares slip as investors mull mixed picture on crucial US business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:12 AM
Rentokil shares slipped on Thursday as investors fretted intense competition with its main US rival could dent hopes of building the world's largest pest control company.
Foxtons hails best under-offer homes pipeline since Brexit referendum
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 8:10 AM
The estate agency revealed its under-offer pipeline at the end of March was more than a third higher than last year and 12 per cent up on 2022 levels.
Average car insurance bills rocket to almost £1,000: Costs surge £284 in just ONE year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 7:57 AM
Figures have revealed the shocking rise people are paying for car insurance premiums, with average prices having skyrocketing by £403, which is almost double what they were three years ago.
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey forecasts big inflation drop - boosting rate cut hopes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 2:38 AM
The Bank of England 's governor last night forecast another big drop in inflation after it fell to the lowest level since September 2021.
Will your bank let you open more than one cash Isa? We reveal the giants ignoring new rules
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:43 AM
Isas already allow you to earn tax-free interest on up to £20,000 each tax year. But under recent reforms, they are now supposed to be more flexible.
I want to let my flat on Airbnb and travel - will I breach my lease, mortgage and insurance?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:41 AM
I own a one-bed leasehold flat in London and I'm looking to take a two-month sabbatical to go traveling in July. Am I able to rent it out on a short-term basis while I'm away?
Paul McCartney's psychedelic Wings 1972 double-decker tour bus goes up for auction - here's how much it could sell for
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:17 AM
The famed psychedelic Wings tour bus that housed rock legend Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, his family and the band is heading for auction 22nd April.
Could my mortgage cost me more than I make from house price rises?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:15 AM
With the help of data from Finder, we crunch the numbers on predicted mortgage costs and house price rises in the coming decades. Will homeowners still be better off?
House prices fell 0.2% in last year, official figures report - but it depends on where you live
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:14 AM
House prices remain slightly lower than they were a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.
Is the child benefit state pension trap claiming MORE victims? Families forced to wait until 2026 for a fix
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:12 AM
After shunning parents' pleas for years, the Government has promised to let them repair state pension records by creating a new credit they can apply for from April 2026.
You could miss out on the dream of retiring to Spain - unless you follow these tips
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:10 AM
Holly Cope, 31, (pictured), who was was living and working in Sheffield, applied for Spain's digital nomad visa and moved to Madrid in May last year.
Hands off the King's head: We must resist this assault on Royal Mail, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 April 2024 1:08 AM
Arrivals at Washington's Dulles airport are greeted with a larger poster above the escalators declaring: 'US Steel and Nippon Steel stronger together.'
London Marathon trainers I ordered from Asics never turned up: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 11:17 PM
I have called, emailed, tweeted, Facebook messaged, Linkedin messaged and filled out the Asics website form three times over the past two weeks and I have heard nothing.
Ford's new electric car and adventurer Lexie Limitless set a world record by circumnavigating the globe
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 10:00 PM
Ford Explorer EV, driven by adventurer Lexie Limitless, becomes the first EV to circumnavigate the globe, following in the steps of Aloha Wanderwell. All-new Explorer goes on sale.
The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree
bbc.co.uk - 17 April 2024 5:22 PM
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'
bbc.co.uk - 17 April 2024 4:06 PM
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.
MARKET REPORT: Luxury stocks sparkle as LVMH sales soothe fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 2:01 PM
LVMH, one of Europe's most valuable companies and home to brands such as Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany, reported a 3% rise in first-quarter sales.
Saga cruises sails back into the black as passenger numbers soar
The company, which specialises in insurance and holidays for over-50s, saw profits at its ocean cruise business come in at £36m for 2023.
French owner of Gatwick to buy majority stake in Edinburgh Airport
Vinci has agreed to buy a 50.01% stake from Global Infrastructure Partners, the owner since 2012. GIP will retain the remaining 49.99% stake.
Hedge funds betting against UK water firms as debt levels soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 2:00 PM
Comedian Steve Coogan (pictured), the creator of Alan Partridge, joined protesters outside United Utilities' Lake District offices this week.
Czech Sphinx launches audacious swoop on troubled Royal Mail
Daniel Kretinsky, (pictured) who co-owns West Ham United and has a stake in Sainsbury's, has already seen an opening bid worth £3.2bn rejected.
Musk's £45bn payday goes to a vote just months after the deal was struck down in court
In a setback for Musk, 52, a Delaware judge ruled in January that this deal, which would be the biggest ever in US corporate history, should be voided.
Liontrust boss blames unloved UK stocks for £6bn fund exodus
Liontrust boss John Ions (pictured) says UK small and mid-cap stocks are out of favour after investors pulled billions from its funds.
Can you sell a car that has outstanding parking tickets? Consumer expert DEAN DUNHAM replies...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 9:25 AM
When you get a parking ticket, also known as a Penalty Charge Notice or PCN for parking violations on public roads, it is linked to the vehicle not the driver.
Forget the US Magnificent 7 - Europe has its own version which has delivered better growth so far in 2024
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 9:13 AM
The top seven European tech stocks delivered higher growth in the first quarter compared with the US' much-lauded Magnificent 7 group, eToro data shows.
BUSINESS LIVE: UK inflation rate falls to 3.2%; Entain hit by new gambling rules; ASOS posts another big loss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 9:11 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 27.63 points at 7847.99. Among the companies with updates are Entain, ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Antofagasta, Workspace Group, and Liontrust Asset Management.
Takeaway orders at Just Eat fell 5% in the first quarter - but Britain bucks the trend
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 8:33 AM
The Amsterdam-based business received 214.2 million orders in the opening quarter, compared to 227.2 million over the same period last year.
Some drivers are forced to choose between buying food or car insurance, Citizens Advice warns MPs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 8:27 AM
Motorists are grappling with huge increases in insurance costs, with the typical driver paying £543 to insure their car in 2023. In response, MPs have launched an inquiry.
ASOS losses jump amid inflationary pressures and inventory clearance
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 7:35 AM
The online fashion retailer revealed adjusted pre-tax losses climbed to £120million in the six months ending 3 March, from £87.4million over the same period last year.
Virgin Media tops list of most-complained about phone and broadband firms to Ofcom
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 7:03 AM
Virgin Media has once again topped the list of the most complained about broadband and phone companies, according to the latest data from Ofcom.
Not a student? You can still bag a FREE railcard by signing up for one of these current accounts...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 6:45 AM
Santander said there are a limited number of railcards available, meaning that it may withdraw the offer before 30 April if there is high demand.
How much of England's motorway network has no hard shoulder? This map reveals all...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 5:17 AM
Exclusive analysis conducted for This is Money by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart identifies how much of England's busy motorway network currently doesn't have a hard shoulder.
Royal Mail owner IDS rejects proposed bid from group led by Czech billionaire
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 5:14 AM
EP Group said IDS rejected its initial proposal, but added that it 'looks forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Board as EP Group considers all its options.'
'Callous' crook who pretended to be an 82-year-old woman to steal her life savings - but his gruff voice was rumbled by Lloyds staff
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 5:04 AM
Rather than evil genius, the antics of Braden Strowthers and his crew of two are more like criminally-minded versions of Laurel and Hardy.
Food inflation eases as price of meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits fell last month, ONS says
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 5:02 AM
Prices of household favourites like meat, crumpets, bread, cereals and chocolate biscuits all fell last month, helping bring down UK inflation to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years, the ONS said.
Nissan Qashqai upgraded for 2024: What's changed on the UK's favourite family car?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 4:50 AM
Nissan's decided the Qashqai - its extremely popular SUV - needs a bit of refresh. And so today it's unveiled the facelifted 2024 version. We reveal what buyers get.
'Callous' crook pretended to be an 82-year-old woman to steal her savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 4:00 AM
Braden Strowthers, from Peterborough, (pictured) recruited his brother Ross for the ill-fated scam with promise of a £2,100 speedboat.
Millions of older people live in fear of scams and a huge number worry about answering the phone or front door
Although anyone can be scammed, older people are at greater risk of certain kinds of fraud, particularly those who live alone or are cognitively impaired or recently bereaved, says Age UK.
What inflation falling means for you: CPI falls to 3.2% - when will it reach Bank of England's 2% target?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 3:48 AM
Inflation dropped more than expected to 3.2% in March. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes. We explain.
Recruiters Hays and Robert Walters make more redundancies in 2024
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 2:25 AM
Robert Walters decreased its headcount by 4 per cent to 3,812, meaning it has almost 600 fewer employees than at the end of March 2023.
Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harder
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 1:31 AM
Savers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now there are 1,364 standard accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
Dr Martens crashes to record low after issuing fifth profit warning in three years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 1:18 AM
Shares in the boot maker fell 29.4% as the group said it faced another tough year in the US and revealed its chief executive was stepping down.
Your ultimate guide to bagging a Paris Olympics ticket: They go on sale tomorrow, here's how to see an event for less than 100 euros or even for FREE - and whether to book a hotel now or wait until the last minute
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 1:15 AM
With tickets for the Olympics opening ceremony currently on sale for a cool £2,300,you may think it's too late to grab a bargain and go. But we've got some tips and tricks to help you save some cash.
What to do in a dispute with the taxman: HEATHER ROGERS explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 1:11 AM
You might find yourself, or your business, the subject of a tax enquiry even if you believe you did nothing wrong. Or, HMRC might have aggrieved you! Our tax expert Heather Rogers explains what to do...
Why craft breweries are under threat as closures leap 49%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 1:08 AM
Smaller breweries have been hit particularly hard by rising interest rates and higher costs, with many relying on debt to finance equipment, raw materials and in some cases, operating costs.
St James's Place paid £213K to HMRC for my inheritance tax bill - but it's gone missing: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 12:27 AM
Dear Sally, I am at my wits' end with St James's Place. I am the executor of my friend's estate, who held investments with the firm. There is an inheritance tax bill of £800,000 to pay on his estate.
Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior-owner LVMH hit as luxury falls out of fashion
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 11:25 PM
The Louis Vuitton Capucines bag - which is advertised by Dune actress Zendaya (pictured) - can cost more than £26,000.
MARKET REPORT: Global hiring slowdown takes tolls on recruiters
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 11:24 PM
Recruitment firms reported that confidence among companies and workers was low while those moving job can no longer expect bumper pay days.
How millions of us could be being overcharged by our smart meters
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 5:49 PM
Smart energy meters allow utility firms to 'overcharge' more than £50 a year on top of the gas and electricity you use, we can reveal.
The 25 trickiest home buying terms explained, from gazundering to covenants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 4:02 PM
The home buying process is filled with jargon, and Zoopla asked people to explain 25 key terms to see how much they really understood.
Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay
bbc.co.uk - 16 April 2024 4:01 PM
VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread.
More than half of people tapping pensions cash them out in full, new FCA figures reveal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 11:02 AM
Some 56 per cent of pots are being cashed in full - the majority of them worth £10,000 or less, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority.
I lost £900 to Booking.com scam: Holidaymakers warned of fraud ahead of summer rush
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 8:27 AM
Customers of Booking.com have told how they lost money after falling for a convincing fraud perpetrated through the website's messaging app.
What next for mortgage rates?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:56 AM
Fixed mortgage rates have edged up since February, after almost six months of consecutive rate cuts by lenders.
New Isa rules explained for 2024/25: What does it mean for savers and investors?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:06 AM
Savers and investors will soon be able to pay into as many Isas as they like, bar the Lifetime Isa - with as many providers as they choose, from the new tax year on 6 April.
A pension 'pot for life' would be popular, but many savers worry about making poor choices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 10:00 PM
The Government is looking into whether to allow savers to open a pension that all current and future employers can pay into throughout their working lives.
Are landlords in crisis? We reveal how higher mortgage rates are impacting buy-to-let investors
The buy-to-let market has been battered by rising mortgage rates - but for many landlords this just means a good buying opportunity.
The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows
bbc.co.uk - 15 April 2024 4:11 PM
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.