BUSINESS LIVE: Crypto fraudster SBF handed 25-year prison sentence; Recession confirmed; Thames Water survival fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 8:55 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Thames Water, Lloyd's of London, Spirent Communications, AO World and JD Sports.
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 7:59 AM
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.
Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:57 AM
The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.
The China smartphone giant taking on Tesla
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:54 AM
Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.
Barclays debanked our tennis club - £120 compensation isn't enough: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:51 AM
The 41-day account closure led to missed direct debit payments, late payments of bills which incurred fees and one large payment made twice in error.
Insurers are STILL stinging drivers by undervaluing written-off cars, says FCA
If your car is damaged to the point it cannot be driven or fixed, insurers are meant to pay you a fair sum. But the city regulator has warned that's not happening.
Why does treating a dog cost 10x more than a human? High vet bills are due a reckoning, says SAM BARKER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:35 AM
Either many vets are overcharging, or their fees are actually fair and they are just not explaining themselves properly. Either is a bad outcome for consumers.
EVs dominate the list of used models that have fallen in value most in the last 12 months
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 5:51 AM
Of the 30 second-hand models that have plunged in value in the last year, 24 are EVs. The hardest-hit year-old example is today worth 36% less than it would have been 12 months ago.
Nanoco eyes new chapter after Samsung settlement and attempted boardroom coup
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 5:16 AM
Brian Tenner has endured Nanoco's potentially fatal experience of the pandemic, a lengthy legal spat with Samsung and an attempted boardroom coup. He tells us what's next for the tech firm.
EnQuest posts another loss after hit from oil and gas windfall tax
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 5:03 AM
The London-based petroleum group reported a $30.8million loss in 2023, a drop on the $41.2million loss recorded the prior year, as it paid a $77.2million charge from the Energy Profits Levy.
'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 4:42 AM
The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering.
William Hill owner 888 agrees to flog assets as it prepares to exit US consumer-facing business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 4:28 AM
888 Holdings has revealed it is offloading its B2C operations in the US to online sports betting and interactive gaming group Hard Rock Digital after a strategic review of the business.
I'm nearly 60 with £235,000 in my pension - is it enough to retire at 65?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:58 AM
I hope to retire at 65 as my job quite high pressure but I'm worried I may not have saved enough. Can you reassure me and should I be paying more into my pension?
Why financial experts say you should NOT pay off a big student loan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:31 AM
The average graduate's student debt is £45,000 - but money experts say it doesn't always make sense to put extra cash towards your student loan to try and clear it.
I ordered ground spices online and I'm convinced they've been bulked out with other ingredients. Who do I complain to? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:30 AM
I ordered ground turmeric and ginger in bulk online to save money on my food bills. I've tried both spices and I'm convinced they've had bulking ingredients added.
The death of North Sea oil and gas? Britain's windfall tax hammers investment
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:24 AM
Jeremy Hunt announced the Energy Profits Levy would be prolonged by another 12 months to March 2029, which he estimates will raise an extra £1.5billion for HM Treasury.
Where in the UK do homes sell fastest... and slowest?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:22 AM
It currently takes an average of 71 days on for homes to find a buyer. Rightmove has looked at which areas beat that time, and which take a lot longer.
Competition watchdog clears Aviva's £460m acquisition of AIG Life
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:16 AM
In February, the CMA launched an initial probe to assess whether the acquisition by Aviva could reduce competition across the UK services sector.
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 2:28 AM
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.
Americans crashing Mondi bid for DS Smith plot UK listing should their deal go through
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 2:19 AM
In a dramatic move on Tuesday, International Paper hijacked a proposed takeover of DS Smith by fellow FTSE 100 firm Mondi.
D-day for crypto wunderkind who crashed to earth: Sam Bankman-Fried makes last-ditch bid for leniency
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 2:18 AM
Spending his 32nd birthday behind bars will have come as a shock to Sam Bankman-Fried (pictured with supermodel Gisele Bundchen).
Insurance market Lloyd's of London toasts best result 'in recent history' with £10.7bn profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 1:57 AM
The world's biggest insurance marketplace, whose roots date back to a 17th-century coffee house, rebounded to a £10.7billion profit last year after making a £0.8billion pre-tax loss in 2022.
Trader Tom Hayes vows to fight on in bid to clear his name as Court of Appeal upholds Libor rigging conviction
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 1:56 AM
Hayes (pictured), who was jailed in 2015 for manipulating benchmark lending rate Libor, will now seek to take his case to the Supreme Court.
Debt fuelled deals are bringing great British firms crashing to their knees, warns ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 1:55 AM
The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee has unsheathed withering criticism of buyouts and is launching a deeper study.
House prices will stay flat in 2024, says Zoopla as buyers haggle to get big discounts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 March 2024 1:54 AM
Static house prices will be the story of 2024, according to Zoopla, but that won't stop buyers from haggling big discounts.
Yorkshire BS launches savings account to go with 99% mortgage: How long would it take to save £5,000 deposit?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 11:00 PM
The new regular saver deal comes alongside Yorkshire Building Society's 99% mortgage and offers an interest rate of 5%.
What firms do YOU trust with your data? Plus, how to claim compensation if it is leaked
A new survey reveals which firms customers trust least with their personal information. If it is leaked, we look at what they can do about it.
Last minute investing ideas for your Isa: A bumper 22 tips from top experts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 8:00 PM
Whether you are starting from scratch, have an established strategy in place, or are looking to fine tune or reshape your portfolio, we have rounded up ideas for a huge variety of themes and styles.
Cars, coal and gas... key cargo at Baltimore port
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:01 PM
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?
Four in 10 mortgages are being taken out by borrowers who will still be repaying them past their retirement age
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 3:30 PM
The Bank's figures showed that nearly 50 per cent of mortgages issued in the fourth quarter of last year were for terms of 30 years or more.
Endeavour Mining probe finds more 'secret' payments worth an estimated £12m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 3:01 PM
Former Endeavour boss Sebastien de Montessus (pictured) was ousted after the gold firm said he made an 'irregular payment' of £4m.
H&M profits spring back to life as it seeks to fight off Chinese fast fashion rival Shein
H&M chief exec Daniel Erver said it was 'on the right track' as it seeks to maintain its market share. Net sales are up 2% so far in March.
Commodities broker Marex Group snubs City as it files papers to list in New York
Three years ago, Marex, backed by British private equity firm JRJ, cancelled plans to float in the UK due to difficult market conditions.
Morrisons boss says turnaround is in 'full swing' as sales grew at fastest rate for three years
Morrisons chief exec Rami Baitiéh (pictured) said his plan to 'reinvigorate, refresh and strengthen' the supermarket was starting to bear fruit.
MARKET REPORT: Carnival set for record year as bookings boom
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 3:00 PM
Carnival's bookings hit an all-time high in the first three months of this year, while revenues rose 22% to a record £4.3bn and profits reached £690m.
Where experts are investing their Isa - and the most popular funds revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 11:00 AM
It's human nature to be curious about what our neighbours are doing - and investors are no exception.
Holidaymakers caught out by 10-year-passport rule
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 10:32 AM
UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.
Trump's social media firm soared on its stock market debut. But should you invest? JEFF PRESTRIDGE asks the experts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 10:28 AM
Shares in the social media firm literally took off as investors piled into the stock, at one stage advancing 50 per cent before closing 15 per cent up on the day.
BUSINESS LIVE: Ithaca cuts UK investment; Travis Perkins boss exits; S4 Capital suffers weak ad market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 10:24 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 1.02 points at 7931.98. Among the firms with updates today are Ithaca Energy, Travis Perkins, S4 Capital, Revolution Beauty Group, Nanoco and CMC Markets.
S4 Capital revenues sink as corporates slash ad spending
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 9:35 AM
Sir Martin Sorrell's firm revealed its like-for-like net revenues declined by 4.5 per cent to £873.2million in 2023, following double-digit growth over the previous four years.
AJ Bell to slash investing fees and boost savings interest from 1 April - how does it compare to its rivals?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 9:23 AM
Stockbroker AJ Bell will cut dealing charges on its platform and increase the interest it pays on cash balances from April.
My £190,000 Isa went missing for five months! SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 7:34 AM
Nearly all my savings - about £190,000 - are in a stocks and shares Individual Savings Account with wealth management company Quilter. In early September last year, I tried to transfer the balance.
Transatlantic bidding war breaks out for London-listed packaging giant DS Smith
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 7:28 AM
The FTSE 100 firm last night said it is in talks with US rival International Paper over a possible takeover offer worth 415p a share or £5.7bn.
Car crash victims to get faster, higher compensation payouts as insurers lose court battle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 7:19 AM
A Supreme Court decision means that insurers have to pay out higher compensation packages if a car crash victim suffers whiplash and another injury too.
So what age will YOU get a pension? After Waspi debacle, here's what you need to know to avoid being left with a gaping hole in your finances
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 7:15 AM
If there's one lesson to draw from the Waspi debacle, it's that you can't trust you will receive the state pension at the age your elders did.
Supply chain concern after Baltimore ship crash
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 6:38 AM
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.
Budget fashion brands pledge clearer green claims
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 6:10 AM
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:46 AM
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.
Why are so many people being hit with £5 fines for 'counterfeit' stamps?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:09 AM
There is something of a mystery going on at the Royal Mail - but nothing to do with the recent Post Office scandal.
We've been stitched up yet again! Angry Waspi readers say they'd like to tell ministers to 'stick this insulting offer' - but can't afford to
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:06 AM
Hundreds of women have contacted Money Mail to vent their fury at last week's ruling on compensation for 'Waspi' women - Women Against State Pension Inequality.
Equity release lenders target Gen X with new interest repayment deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:03 AM
New plans could see homeowners making monthly interest repayments from age 55 until they hit retirement, enabling them to borrow more.
Nanoco Group turns a profit as it gains first commercial orders
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 4:27 AM
The University of Manchester spinoff scored a £2.4million operating profit in the six months ending January, compared to a £2.1million loss for the equivalent period the previous year.
Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 4:03 AM
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.
New 99% mortgage could get first-time buyers on the ladder with just £5,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 2:05 AM
Yorkshire Building Society's deal could enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland and Wales with a £5,000 deposit to purchase a home valued at up to £500,000.
Rocketing share price of Trump's social media firm is nothing short of weird, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 1:38 AM
Valuing tech firms is more of an art than a science. It is possible to understand why Nvidia, valued at £1.9trillion, has been the star performer this year.
Revealed: The only three areas of Britain where you'd now be better off buying rather than renting...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 1:13 AM
In nine out of 12 regions or nations across Britain that were tracked by Halifax , being a homeowner worked out more expensive each month compared to being a tenant.
Isa vs pension: Which one should you invest in?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 1:06 AM
Pensions and Isas are the most powerful tools for building a nest egg - and each boosts the potential of your savings in a different way.
Boost for borrowers as Santander, HSBC and Barclays slash mortgage rates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 1:01 AM
HSBC has reduced the rates on its two, three and five-year deals with a deposit of less than 10%, while also hiking rates for those with larger deposits.
Hybrid cars explained: Do you know your mild hybrids from plug-ins?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 12:59 AM
Unless you're a devout petrolhead, the car world can be one filled with confusing jargon. And the recent generation of green - hybrid - cars is adding to the already diverse motoring vocabulary.
Donald Trump's social media firm soars on its stock market debut in New York
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 March 2024 12:57 AM
Trump Media & Technology Group, which is behind his Truth Social platform, rose almost 60% to $79 on the Nasdaq in early trading.
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 9:19 PM
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:51 PM
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.
One in ten smart meters are broken. Here's how to tell if YOURS is overcharging you...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 6:38 PM
The £13.5bn rollout of smart meters - paid for through higher bills - enables usage in the home to be read remotely by energy companies.
Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 5:11 PM
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.
European flying car technology sold to China
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 5:01 PM
The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.
Don't sift through 530 cash Isas to beat next week's deadline... pick one of these, says SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:16 PM
You only have a few days left if you want to find the best place for your Isa allowance of up to £20,000 for this tax year before it disappears on April 5.
Co-op Bank to slash 400 jobs as its seeks to 'simplify and transform the business'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:15 PM
Last month, the lender reported a sharp fall in pre-tax profits from to £71.4m from £132.6m the year before. Staff costs rose by a fifth.
Ocado lures back middle class shoppers as it's named UK's fastest growing supermarket
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:12 PM
Hannah Gibson, chief executive of the online grocer's joint venture with Marks & Spencer, said it made a 'strong start to the year.
MARKET REPORT: Cocoa price hits record high just days before Easter
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:07 PM
The cocoa bean surged above $10,000 a tonne for the first time on world commodity markets yesterday with prices having doubled in 2024.
Blackrock boss warns of a global retirement crisis as people live longer but cannot afford to pay for it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:01 PM
Blackrock boss Larry Fink (pictured) cited figures showing that one in six people will be over 65 by the middle of the century, up from one in 11 in 2019.
This isn't another Alliance Trust, insist Scottish Mortgage chiefs after US activist becomes top shareholder
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust manager Tom Slater (pictured) attempted to quell fears insisting the two firm's interests were aligned.
British Gas boss Chris O'Shea has his pay hiked to £8.2m as household energy bills soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:00 PM
Centrica chief exec Chris O'Shea (pictured) took home £8.2m in 2023. That compared to £4.5m in 2022 - a figure he said was impossible to 'justify'.
Celebrities and online influencers face clampdown on illegal social media financial ads
Kim Kardashian (pictured) was fined £1m in the US for failing to disclose she was paid £200,000 to promote cryptocurrency Ethereum Max.
Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 1:37 PM
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn.
British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 10:17 AM
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.
BUSINESS LIVE: Bellway profits slump; Revolution Bars weighs options; Ocado customer numbers grow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 10:12 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 13.39 points at 7930.96. Among the companies with updates today are Bellway, Revolution Bars, Ocado, Asos, 888, Flutter, Fevertree and Pets at Home.
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:55 AM
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.
'Finfluencers' could face two years in prison for promoting unregulated products, warns City watchdog
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:39 AM
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned social media influencers could be breaking the law if they promote unregulated financial products.
Bellway profits nosedive 62% after large drop in new home-builds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:36 AM
The Newcastle-based company reported pre-tax profits plummeted by 61.6 per cent to £117.4million in the six months ending January.
Flutter and 888 profits boosted by overseas growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:35 AM
Flutter revealed its adjusted earnings before nasties jumped by 45.4 per cent to $1.87billion in 2023, while William Hill's parent company, 888, saw a 41 per cent increase to £308.3million.
How do I know if my smart meter is broken?
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:17 AM
Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain were not working at the end of 2023.
How to sort your pension and Isa before the tax year ends: This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 7:56 AM
On this special bonus episode, Simon Lambert talks to Rob Morgan, of Charles Stanley Direct, to find out why sorting your pension and Isa can save you a substantial amount in tax.
How to find out who owns a fence - and who pays repair bills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 7:47 AM
There are some common misconceptions about who is responsible for which side of the fence, along with any associated repair and maintenance invoices.
My son keeps being turned down for a mortgage due to lift access in the building - what can he do? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 7:40 AM
My son and his girlfriend have been declined a mortgage twice. Their credit score is not a problem but they've been declined on the grounds of inadequate lift provision.
Nearly four million smart meters in Britain are not working properly - with customers left paying too much or too little to suppliers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 7:11 AM
Some 3.98million of the devices found in homes across the UK were not operating in smart mode as of December 2023, according to data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Almost four million smart meters not working properly
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 6:37 AM
Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.
Papa Johns pizza to shut nearly a tenth of UK sites
The chain has confirmed it will shut 43 of its 450 restaurants by the middle of May.
Learner drivers face typical six week wait to take their test - how long is the delay at your local centre?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 6:22 AM
There's bad news if you're a learner driver eager to take their practical tests - you are going to be stuck waiting a long time for a slot, new research shows.
Young Londoners face annual car insurance costs more than double that of those living in Northern Ireland
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 6:20 AM
New data from Quotezone has revealed the UK regions with the highest car insurance premiums for young drivers - with London taking top spot.
First Direct relaunches £175 cash carrot for switching current account
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 5:48 AM
First Direct is launching a limited-time switching bonus of £175 for current account switchers - how does it compare to offers from Lloyds, NatWest and Santander?
How to tell if your smart meter is faulty and what you can do to fix it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 4:48 AM
The number of faulty smart meters surged in the second half of 2023. If your energy supplier is not getting accurate readings they may over-charge. Find out how to tell if your meter is working here.
Welsh shoppers shell out the most for Easter eggs
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 4:10 AM
Shoppers on average spent £13.52 on four chocolate treats this year amid soaring cocoa prices.
How a flexible Isa can make your savings pot even more tax-friendly
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 4:05 AM
A flexible Isa lets you withdraw your money and, crucially, put it back again without affecting your annual allowance - provided you pay it back in the same tax year.
SMALL CAP IDEA: European Green Transition is short odds to be a success
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:49 AM
EGT's breeding could not be better. It is from the stable of Cathal Friel, the entrepreneur who helped build and sell Amryt Pharma for just shy of $1.5 billion.
Ocado Retail sales soar as customer numbers nudge beyond 1million
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 3:46 AM
Ocado Retail sales soared in the first quarter of 2024 as the Marks & Spencer joint venture enjoyed a jump in active customer numbers and weekly orders.
Revolution Bars could go cap in hand to shareholders or even put itself up for sale with shares now down 99% since IPO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 2:57 AM
Revolution Bars shares lost almost 40% of their value this morning after it said it was considering strategic options on the back of continued weak trading performance.
Will US activist Elliott revive Scottish Mortgage shares?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 2:31 AM
Since a peak in November 2021, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have fallen some 40% as higher interest rates triggered a tech sell-off.
Millions of households will soon pay up to £129 a year to bail out energy firms for unpaid bills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 March 2024 2:15 AM
A charity group says energy firms will soon charge British households £1.3bn a year to chase unpaid bills and write off bad debts, ranging from £25 to £129 per home.
Boeing boss to leave as firm faces safety crisis
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 12:13 AM
Dave Calhoun will leave the planemaker at end of this year amid a deepening crisis over its safety record.
Draining gift card scam arrives in Britain: Victim loses £150 in her local Sainsbury's - here's how it works
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 11:00 PM
'Card draining' scam sees crooks steal vouchers from shop shelves, then return them - but not before noting down the codes which allows them to spend them once loaded with cash.
Three in five people in Britain don't have investments, says HSBC
HSBC said that only 38% of adults invested some of their cash, with stocks and shares the most popular way to do it.
Britain's biggest Isa winners revealed - 25 investors have tax-free pots typically worth £11.6m... each!
The UK's most dedicated Isa investors have built up pots worth over £11m, overtaking the UK's biggest pension pot.
Moves to make it harder to repossess leasehold homes
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 7:26 PM
Forfeiture means leaseholders can be threatened with losing their home if they do not pay service charges.
Tech giants come under pressure to block bank copycat websites amid surge in fraud
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 7:20 PM
The scam websites look like real bank operations and con victims into clicking on links and inputting log-in and passwords details.
Millions of smart meter users face bill increase - despite the Government insisting price rises for those with the devices were a 'myth' six years ago
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 6:18 PM
Energy watchdog Ofgem is consulting on a 'dynamic' new price cap system which allows different charges depending on the time of day in order to meet the demand of net zero.
Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:24 PM
AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.
Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:17 PM
A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:13 PM
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.
Taxpayer stake in NatWest drops below 30%: Government no longer bank's 'controlling shareholder'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:05 PM
The Government had effectively nationalised the bank after it was brought to the brink of collapse under the leadership of Fred 'the Shred' Goodwin.
ITV brushes off pay concerns as boss Carolyn McCall's earnings fall to £2.9m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:04 PM
McCall's pay package for 2023 was 22% down from the year before. ITV said it reflected the 'economic backdrop impacting financial performance'.
Sex in the City shoe brand Manolo Blahnik to expand in Hong Kong
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:01 PM
Manolo Blahnik shoes are known for being worn by Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Brdshaw in sex and the City (pictured),
MARKET REPORT: Direct Line shares dive as suitor abandons bid
Ageas first approached Direct Line in January with an offer of 231 p a share, or £3.1bn. It raised this to 237p a share, or £3.2bn this month.
Medical supplies firm Smith & Nephew teams up with mixed martial arts promoter the UFC
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:00 PM
UFC is an American mixed martial arts promotion company based in Las Vegas, which hosts around 40 fights a year and has more than 700m fans.
Elliott's Edinburgh raid must be closely watched, says ALEX BRUMMER
There is much not to like about activist investors. Not least the use of the use of complex financial instruments to bully listed companies into change.
Boardroom clearout in shake-up at Boeing as safety crisis sends share price plummeting
Chief exec Dave Calhoun (pictured) will step down by the end of the year with chairman Larry Kellner and commercial aircraft boss Stan Deal also bailing out.
London behind in battle for Unilever ice cream float: Boss says Amsterdam has 'good chance' of winning race
Unilever is looking to spin off its ice cream division which includes Magnum choc ices, as promoted by singer Kylie Minogue (pictured).
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 1:35 PM
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.
Ofgem mulls big energy price cap changes, which could see bills fall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 10:48 AM
Regulator Ofgem is looking at plans to shake up the price cap, which currently sets the energy bills paid by more than 90% of the population.
Driver dash cam submissions sent to police rises 77% in just two years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 10:31 AM
Bad drivers beware - Big Brother Britain is turning to dash cams to report motorists on the road, with a 77 per cent increase in dash cam submissions from the public to the police in just two years.
BUSINESS LIVE: Kingfisher outlook warning; Henry Boot eyes market improvement; Mobico German rail hit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 9:26 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Kingfisher, Henry Boot, Mobico.
Simple trick to get a best buy easy-access cash Isa with Hargreaves Lansdown paying 5.28%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 8:52 AM
Savers rushing to make the most of their Isa allowance can now beat the top easy-access cash Isa deal by opening an account with Hargreaves Lansdown's savings platform Active Savings.
Kingfisher profits dive on poor trading in France and Poland
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 8:48 AM
B&Q's parent company revealed adjusted pre-tax profits declined by 25.1 per cent to £568.1million in the 12 months ending January following weaker results in France and Poland.
Direct Line shares slump after Ageas walks away from takeover bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 8:47 AM
Direct Line shares sank more than 10 per cent on Monday as investors reacted to Belgian suitor Ageas' decision to walk away from its takeover efforts.
Henry Boot increases dividend amid optimism over UK housing market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 7:53 AM
The Sheffield-based firm declared a 4.4 pence per share dividend, bringing its total dividends for 2023 to 7.33 pence per share, a 10 per cent rise on the previous year.
Meet the Granolas: Europe's super stocks taking on the Magnificent 7
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 7:47 AM
The Granolas are GlaxoSmithKline, Roche, ASML, Nestle, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, L'Oreal, LVMH, AstraZeneca, SAP and Sanofi , but why are investors being told to pay attention to them.
One of Britain's rarest coins EVER goes under the hammer and could sell for £595,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 7:42 AM
One of the rarest and most valuable British coins in existence will soon be going under the hammer and could fetch as much as $750,000.
Volkswagen Passat review: In a world of SUVs, can the £39k car re-energise the family estate market?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:17 AM
After almost fifty years of family estate fun and over 34 million sold, is this car still a relevant buy or is has the world moved on? We test drove the eight generation Passat on launch in Nice to find out.
Direct Line brings back dividend despite £190m loss as new boss plots cost-cutting drive
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 4:40 AM
Direct Line has brought back its dividend despite posting a huge increase in losses, as its new boss attempts to reassure investors with a cost-cutting programme.
I'm 84 and don't have a National Insurance number - can I get a state pension?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:52 AM
I have tried many avenues to try to get an NI number but each time am told that if I am not looking to get a job, I cannot be given one.
CT GLOBAL MANAGED PORTFOLIO TRUST: Clever twist that keeps investors happy with income - and growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:40 AM
Managed since launch 18 years ago by Peter Hewitt, the trust offers investors two portfolios - one income-orientated and the other growth-driven.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Tech firm Alfa Financial putting a tricky time behind it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:36 AM
The shares have risen 35 per cent since Midas recommended them. But, at £1.65, the stock deserves to go higher. An attractive prospect for new and existing shareholders.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: 'Cloud' pioneer Beeks Group set to see its profits sky-rocket
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:35 AM
Technology firms are often associated with Silicon Valley but the UK is in the vanguard too and Beeks exemplifies the breed. At £1.73p, the shares are a buy.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment account
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:33 AM
Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
I'm a fund manager: Why biotech investor Ailsa Craig thinks rate cuts will spark a rebound
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 3:00 AM
In this instalment of our I'm a fund manager series, International Biotechnology Trust's Ailsa Craig answers our quick fire questions.
Mobico flags £15m hit from German rail business amid results delay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:52 AM
Mobico once again lowered its annual profit range on Monday as the group flagged accounting issues related to its German rail business.
Beware the glossy looking will-writing firm with bogus credentials, says TONY HETHERINGTON
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:45 AM
We paid Town & Country Law £1,990 last June, and since September have been chasing answers to simple questions, after they sent us an 'advice letter' with draft wills.
I sold my business for £150m - it was the worst decision I ever made, says theatre impresario Paul Gregg
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:39 AM
Gregg sold the Apollo Leisure Group for more than £150million in 1999. But he now views that as his worst ever business decision.
British Steel's talks with Government for £300m of green funding stall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:33 AM
The Chinese-owned group is understood to be 'nowhere near' striking an agreement for the cash, an industry source said.
JD Sports will reveal how consumer confidence is faring after rival Nike sounded alarm bells
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:32 AM
The 'King of Trainers' will update the market on Thursday. Analysts are forecasting record sales of £10.5billion for the 12 months to February 3, up 4 per cent on last year.
How two brothers with no knowledge (and no capital) built sportswear upstart Castore into a £1bn brand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:31 AM
In less than a decade, Tom and Phil Beahon have gone from 'Mum's kitchen table in Liverpool' to 'the top table' in Downing Street.
'We've been expecting you, Mr Hallmark': But what awaits Bentley boss at 007 rival Aston Martin?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:29 AM
Adrian Hallmark stunned the luxury car sector by quitting Bentley, after six years in charge of the luxury car maker, to take the wheel at Aston Martin.
The Lazy Investors' guide: We reveal six ways to get richer with an Isa the hassle-free way
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:21 AM
In most walks of life, the more effort you put into something, the better the outcome. Investing isn't one of them.
How you can give generously to your family and friends without being a 'control freak'
I have listened to plenty of clients who felt regretful, if not resentful, having given generously - and with the best of intentions - only to be met with indifference, ingratitude or even anger.
Unilever food brands on chopping block: Could Marmite be next to be sold?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:20 AM
We understand that apart from Hellmann's Mayonnaise and Knorr Soups, all other nutrition brands could go - including Bovril, Marmite and Pot Noodle.
Scrap stamp duty on shares, says investing giant Interactive Investor
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:19 AM
Boss Richard Wilson urged the main parties to pledge to ditch the 'absurd' levy in their manifestos for the next General Election.
Currys boss hits out at Labour jobs shake-up: Alex Baldock warns reforms could do more harm than good
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:18 AM
Baldock said firms should not be subjected to more red tape and government 'diktats' from any political party.
Nationwide insists takeover of Virgin Money will make it financially stronger
The building society agreed a £2.9billion deal last week to buy the challenger bank and create Britain's second biggest savings and loans group.
A third of Gen Z look to TikTok 'finfluencers' for financial advice
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 2:13 AM
Money influencers have a big following on TikTok, and tips on how to save more money are particularly popular - but advice should be treated with caution.
Do these big building society bosses really need such huge pay packets? asks JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 12:02 AM
There is a recurring theme which should jar with many hard-pressed households - and that is booming boardroom remuneration.
Why Britain's homeowners are surviving much higher mortgage rates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 March 2024 12:00 AM
Mortgage arrears have gone up as rates have soared, but there hasn't been a rise in repossessions. We look at how homeowners are managing higher home loan costs.
Football needs to be mended and the unveiling of an independent regulator has its merits, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 3:09 PM
The regulator will have powers to assess suitability of the owners of clubs and make sure they conform to 'the trade and policy objectives of HM Government'.
Chinese battery giant could pump billions into building Britain's biggest gigafactory
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 3:08 PM
EVE Energy is in advanced talks to build a hub to make batteries for electric vehicles at Coventry airport.
How to help your child build up enough money to buy a £500,000 first home - from tricks to tax tips and top investments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 2:38 PM
A baby born today would need more than £500,000 to buy their first home when they reach 31 - the average age of first-time buyers.
Should you wait until after the election to sell your home? What property experts say
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 5:59 AM
While we don't know when the election will be yet, those planning to move may be concerned that any changes in policy or general uncertainty could affect their plans.
Defence duo call for spending hike: Airbus and Babcock urge ministers to boost Britain's Armed Forces
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 4:55 AM
In an unusual intervention, the UK boss of Airbus said the invasion of Ukraine had shown the sector can no longer be seen as a 'nice-to-have'.
Full steam ahead for rarities that could put the puff back in struggling model engines firm Mamod
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 3:15 AM
Nostalgia for a bygone age is behind the popularity of some of its rarest steam-powered motors, which have risen as much as eight-fold in price over the past few years.
The next government will get a better economic inheritance than the gloomy forecasts suggest, says HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 March 2024 3:11 AM
My rather ambitious year-end predictions that, in 2024, the Footsie would reach 8,500 and the pound touch $1.40 might not look so hairy after all.
CITY WHISPERS: Tactless Drax burned by its ill-timed report on the International Day of Forests
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 2:59 PM
In it, the power producer said it sourced 8 million tonnes of wood from around the world and burned 6 million in 2023.
Shein could decide whether to launch its stock market float in London as soon as next week, City sources claim
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 2:51 PM
Reports suggest the fast fashion giant is leaning towards placing its £71 billion listing into the London Stock Exchange instead of the US.
ALEX BRUMMER: Vodafone-Three deal never going to work for consumers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 3:00 AM
At the very least one would expect the combative Sarah Cardell, competition regulator-in-chief, to come up with testing remedies.
Unexpectedly strong retail sales in February boost hopes that Britain is out of recession
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 2:59 AM
Shoppers bought the same amount of goods last month as in January, according to official figures, defying doom and gloom predictions of a 0.4 per cent fall.
Donald Trump could get £2.6bn windfall after investors approve plans to take his social media platform public
Trump Media & Technology Group - the firm behind the former US president's Truth Social site - is expected to list on New York's Nasdaq.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour UK: Could Swiftonomics really boost the British economy?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 2:51 AM
Such is the popularity of superstar, the tour has already grossed more than the total GDP of a number of small countries, having amassed more than one billion dollars before the end of 2023.
RAY MASSEY: Meet the new Fiat Panda - a flexible family model with five variants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 March 2024 1:49 AM
The Italian car company will unveil the first production city car version on July 11 this year to celebrate its milestone 125th anniversary.
MARKET REPORT: Darktrace stock hit after KKR sells part of holding
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 2:53 PM
A technology fund run by US private equity shark KKR revealed it had sold 19.4m shares in the firm, equivalent to a stake of around 2.5 per cent.
Joy for insurer LV as loss is turned into £107m profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 2:51 PM
The insurer reported a pre-tax profit of £107m for 2023 - after a loss of £145m in 2022 - while also returning more than £30m to members of the mutual.
Shares in Sir Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital up after company rejects rival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 2:50 PM
The advertising tycoon reportedly turned down Stagwell's bids because they undervalued the company.
Dutch kick-start battle to try and win a float for Unilever's ice cream business
The Netherland's minister of economic affairs will meet with Unilever's Dutch boss Hein Schumacher as he mulls where to list the £15billion spin off.
Direct Line sees off its Belgian suitor in victory for new boss
Ageas said it would not make another offer for the insurer after two snubbed attempts.
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates soon? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 11:34 AM
Will inflation keep coming back down towards target and the Bank of England soon seamlessly switch back to cutting rates?
BUSINESS LIVE: CMA warns on Three-Vodafone merger; Spoon's costs ease; Retail sales stagnate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 10:18 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 48.37 points at 7930.92. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Vodafone, JD Wetherspoon and LV=.
Victory for Waspi women: Ombudsman tells parliament to set up compensation scheme - after DWP refuses to act
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 9:21 AM
The Parliamentary Ombudsman has told the Government to compensate women for failing to adequately inform them their state pension age was delayed.
How 16% of homes with solar panels say the tech isn't saving them money on their energy bills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 March 2024 7:41 AM
Around 1.3 m homes now have solar panels installed. But research from Halifax shows that 16% found the devices did not save them money on their energy bills.
‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’
bbc.co.uk - 21 March 2024 5:15 PM
Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them.
Petrol prices heading north of 150p a litre just as Britons prepare for their Easter weekend getaways
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 March 2024 5:12 PM
A jump in the price of oil is set to trigger an increase in costs at filling station, the AA says, with some non-motorway forecourts already charging 149.9p per litre for unleaded.
India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal
bbc.co.uk - 20 March 2024 5:29 PM
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.