BUSINESS LIVE: Retail sales stagnate; 888 revenues beat forecasts; Home REIT raises £15.9m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 4:09 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are 888 and Home REIT.
Why is bitcoin halving this weekend? How the event could affect the cryptocurrency's value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 3:45 AM
This is Money looks at what bitcoin halving is, why it is happening now and how this could impact its value.
Britain is better suited to a switch to EVs than any European neighbours
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 April 2024 3:44 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 and save consumers and businesses money, it said.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Have I dug myself a capital gains tax trap with my £46,100 investment pot?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 April 2024 7:23 AM
I have paid £300 each month for the past 97 months, and in doing so have accumulated £46,100 from a total investment of £29,100 plus the dividends that I have reinvested.
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.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year
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.
Royal Mail insists it will keep fining innocent victims of counterfeit stamps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:28 PM
Our investigation exposed how Britain is being flooded with as many as one million fake Royal Mail stamps from China every week.
Noose tightens on Iran... but could there be a 'Ukraine effect'? asks ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:08 PM
The prospect of a military response by Israel to Iran's sustained drone and rocket attack is already shaking confidence on equity markets.
Americans win battle for DS Smith: Footsie packaging giant sold for £5.8bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:01 PM
The proposed tie-up with US firm International Paper would see DS Smith leave the FTSE 100 with the combined group taking a secondary UK listing.
Savers can track down lost pension pots using Aviva's new free tracing service
There are around 2.8m lost pensions in the UK worth around £26.6bn. Savers typically lose track of them when they move house.
Engineer TClarke set to join London stock market exodus after backing £90m takeover deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:00 PM
TClarke, which dates back 135 years, has received a 160p-per-share offer from Regent Acquisitions. TClarke directors recommended the deal.
John Wood Group faces calls to ditch London as shares continue to slide
Activist investor Sparta Capital Management has written to Wood chairman Roy Franklin to urge him to explore a US listing or the sale of the company.
Bank of England governor Bailey hints UK will cut interest rates before the US
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he saw 'strong evidence' that the process of falling inflation was now 'working its way through'.
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.
DS Smith agrees £5.8bn takeover deal with International Paper
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 9:12 AM
The two businesses said the tie-up would help create a major sustainable packaging company across Europe and North America and 'optimise' their mill networks, supply chains and freight costs.
How is the Red Sea crisis affecting British companies?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 8:37 AM
Many shipping companies have halted all transit through the Suez Canal amid threats of attacks by the Houthis, a militant organisation controlling much of Yemen.
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.
Bootmaker Dr Martens warns annual profits could plunge by two-thirds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 8:24 AM
The iconic shoe brand, known for its association with youth subcultures like mods and punks, said its pre-tax profits could slump by about two-thirds this financial year.
Stock trading platform Plus500 set to outperform market estimates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 8:21 AM
The FTSE 250-listed Israeli stock trading platform reported revenues rising 4% to $215.6m (£173.2m) compared to the same quarter last year.
Budget-friendly car maker Dacia launches seven-year warranty - and it's available for used vehicles too
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 8:20 AM
Called Dacia Zen, it provides cover for up to seven years, as long as the owner has the vehicle serviced each year to allow for the warranty to roll-on.
Alfa Romeo EV will NOT be called Milano after claims it breaks law by being built in Poland
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 7:03 AM
After unveiling it just a week ago, a monumental fallout in Italy has seen Alfa Romeo do a screeching U-turn on its new Milano's name.
Bargain hunters boost B&M sales as former Wilko shops see brisk trade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 6:15 AM
B&M has already opened 47 new stores over the past year, having bought out some of Wilko's closed shops, which it said were 'performing ahead of expectations'.
HomeServe founder Richard Harpin reveals his magic formula for budding entrepreneurs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 3:36 AM
Harpin has been there, done that - and now wants to share his formula with other aspiring moguls. He is letting the world into his eight secrets for creating a billion-pound business.
Superdry to delist from LSE as part of restructuring plan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 3:07 AM
The embattled retailer told investors on Tuesday the plan will also include rent reductions on 39 UK sites.
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.
Will state pensions ever be means tested? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:30 AM
What does the future hold for state pension? While there's plenty of speculation it may become means tested, in reality it could be incredibly hard to implement.
Crossbody bag boosts business at Uniqlo after becoming a TikTok hit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 2:08 AM
Dubbed the 'hottest product of the year so far' by Vogue last spring, the fashion retailer's £14.90 cross body bag flew off the shelves last year.
End of a British EV dream as US private equity giant buys gigafactory site
Blackstone has agreed to buy the 235-acre location in Northumberland (pictured), whch it plans to turn it into a data centre.
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.
What are the 10 best and cheapest used cars for young drivers to buy?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:47 AM
The Citroen C1 has been crowned the best second hand car for Gen Z drivers (those aged 17-27), according to a new study. Cars were ranked on cost, insurance, safety and mpg.
ALEX BRUMMER: Middle East crisis threatens the energy market and global economy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:40 AM
With the re-selection of Kristalina Georgieva (pictured), Europe continues to dominate the choice of who is in the top job at the IMF.
Axe stamp duty on shares to boost London stock market, say UK fintechs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:39 AM
Revolut and Monzo are among a group of firms to sign up to a list of policy demands aimed at ensuring Britain maintains its 'leading global position'.
Tesla culls 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk grapples with falling sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:38 AM
Tesla, led by billionaire Elon Musk (pictured), has been hit by subdued demand for electric vehicles and a price war with Chinese rivals.
The average FTSE boss is on £4.5M - but they say they need MORE money
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:28 AM
AstraZeneca chief exec Pascal Soriot and London Stock Exchange boss David Schwimmer, are among those in line for big pay rises.
Ex-Premier League director Claudia Arney lined up as new Kingfisher boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:20 AM
Arney (pictured) served on the board of Kingfisher as an independent non-executive director and is chairman of the remuneration committee.
What is capital gains tax and how much will I pay?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 April 2024 1:14 AM
Radical cuts to the Capital Gains Tax allowance by the Government make it inevitable that many more people will have to pay it in future.
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.
MARKET REPORT: Mitie shares soar as it snaps up new contracts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:06 PM
The FTSE 250 group posted record annual revenues and launched a share buyback. The stock gained 6.6%, or 7.4p, to 119p.
Nick Candy is hit by slump at podcast publisher Audioboom
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:03 PM
Audioboom shares fell 10.7% to 270p - wiping £785,000 off the 14.75% stake held by Candy, 51 (pictured with wife Holly Valance (pictured).
Goldman Sachs profits jump to £3.3bn thanks to investment banking revival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:02 PM
The 28% rise compared to the same period last year was helped by a revival in deal- making fees as well as a strong period for bond trading.
CVC to list shares in Amsterdam... as UK commodities broker heads to NY
CVC abandoned an IPO in 2022 and again in 2023 due to market uncertainty. But sources say the buyout firm is confident that the listing will go ahead.
Supermarkets selling stores to raise quick cash: Asda and Morrisons lead way with deals to offload shops
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 10:05 AM
Although they sell the property, the grocers can lease it back from the new owner and continue running the sites.
How dividend tax works: The rates you pay and how to cut it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 9:50 AM
Dividends can bring great returns, particularly if you keep reinvesting them - but the Government inevitably wants its share of this wealth.
BUSINESS LIVE: Inchscape sells UK retail unit; PageGroup profits slump; Kingfisher chair exits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 9:05 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 30.05 points at 7965.53. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Inchscape, PageGroup, Kingfisher and Audioboom.
Is my passport too damaged to fly with? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM explains why Vicky Pattison was banned from taking off due to her dog chewing her document
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 8:53 AM
Vicky Pattison's experience with not being allowed to fly due to her damaged passport is a fairly common occurrence as airlines have a duty to be vigilant.
Audioboom shares dive after podcast maker falls to loss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 8:50 AM
The AIM-listed podcast developer revealed adjusted losses before nasties totalled $396,000 in 2023, compared to positive earnings of $3.59 million the prior year.
Fresh blow for UK nuclear as the City snubs Sizewell C
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 7:53 AM
Phoenix, Abrdn and Aviva had said they would consider supporting new nuclear plants and were thought to be in the running to back Sizewell C.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Why investors should add Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals to their watchlist
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 6:05 AM
Investors can now add Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals PLC to the watch list after it pulled off the near impossible by raising $4.2 million.
PageGroup cuts more jobs amid tough employment market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 5:12 AM
The Surrey-based company reduced its fee earner headcount by a further 100, or 1.7 per cent, to 5,751 in the first three months of this year.
Home insurance payouts hit £573m last year as bad weather claims at record high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 4:21 AM
The ABI said the 2023 surge in bad weather claims was fuelled by a series of storms, including Babet , Ciaran and Debi, that struck last autumn.
Is this the ultimate open-top super tourer? We take to the wheel of Aston Martin's £200K DB12 Volante
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 4:00 AM
Aston Martin's DB12 Volante is a very good way to spend £200,000 in an instant. But is it the stand-out drop-top super tourer on the planet? RAY MASSEY has been testing it in the Cotswolds.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Book in for profit at trendy hotel group PPHE with room to grow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 3:40 AM
PPHE trades on the stock market at £14.80 but independent experts say the group's portfolio is worth £26.72 a share. It is an attractive long-term buy.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Shareholders reap rewards from miner Hochschild
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 3:39 AM
Cautious investors should sell half their stock at £1.49, bank profits and keep the rest.
TELLWORTH UK SMALLER COMPANIES: Fund that buys when firms are 'toddlers' (and sells as teenagers)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:59 AM
Fund managers Paul Marriage and John Warren adopt a six-month rule with regards to holdings. In simple terms, if it does not perform well in its first six months, it is jettisoned.
Why is bitcoin halving - and when? How halving event could affect the cryptocurrency's value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:21 AM
The first Bitcoin 'halving' event in four years due next week will kickstart a new chapter for the world's biggest cryptocurrency and the scale at which it is mined.
Beware these pitfalls when taking money from your pension: The new tax year is peak season
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:10 AM
Spring is popular because people have a new set of allowances at the start of the tax year, and many over-55s choose this period to access pensions for the first time. Here's what you need to know...
Claims that Britain undervalues both bosses and companies being weaponised in an effort to hike top pay, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:08 AM
In recent weeks, a number of CEOs, via their cheerleaders, have been agitating for more money, believing themselves to be underpaid by US standards.
The 20 dirt-cheap UK stocks that could make YOU a packet - our experts scour the market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 2:06 AM
While the US stock market has soared, Britain's has remained in the doldrums - but that means that many analysts say UK shares are cheap. Here are our experts top 20 picks
Graduate driving licences and sorting the pothole crisis once and for all: AA reveals its latest motoring manifesto
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 1:53 AM
The AA's launched its motoring manifesto and is calling on the Government to act on its findings. Road safety, graduate licences, and better EV information were top concerns.
Tax rebate firm Brooksdale set to enter liquidation, raising questions for those with HMRC refunds pending
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 1:38 AM
The no win, no-fee tax rebate firm, which specialises in getting PPI tax refunds will hold a virtual meeting today to discuss and vote on a potential liquidation.
Inchcape agrees £346m sale of UK retail arm to Group 1 Automotive
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 1:35 AM
The group said the sale would help it focus on becoming a distribution-focused business covering fields like logistics, product planning and aftersales.
Mercedes upgrades its electric EQS to give the EV a huge 511-mile range
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 12:27 AM
Mercedes has upgraded its flagship EV - the EQS and now it has even more range than before. The 450+ version will manage 511 miles on a single charge - market leading.
Britain's current fastest selling used car is French and hybrids dominate the top 10
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 April 2024 12:25 AM
Auto Trader's unveiled which used cars are flying off forecourts and which are sat gathering dust. Hybrid models dominated the top 10 while used EVs also performed very well.
How do I track down a long lost pension? Steve Webb's five top tips for finding old pots
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 10:00 PM
I accumulated a small company pension in the mid 1980s. I have tried all the conventional methods to trace this money but without success. Why can't I trace the pension - can you help?
Renters now pay an extra £5,993 a year in rent and energy bills compared to a decade ago
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 4:01 PM
Average annual gas and electricity bill stood at £1,331 for the typical rental home, a figure that stands £1 higher than the average monthly rent.
M&S chairman Archie Norman latest boss to sound alarm over Labour's plans to reform workers' rights
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 1:50 PM
Policies fronted by the party's deputy leader Angela Rayner would see staff given rights from day one in new jobs as well as a crackdown on zero-hours contracts.
Asos results loom amid slumping sales that have left it out of fashion with investors
Shares in the online retailer are down 19 per cent as it battles to turn around its fortunes under chief executive Jose Antonio Ramos Calamonte.
Nationwide bid to take over Virgin Money wins support of Mutuo, the most influential lobby group for mutuals
Peter Hunt, founder of Mutuo, the UK's leading advocate for building societies and co-ops, said a successful deal would be a watershed moment.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about chair - is this term more suitable than chairman?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 12:43 PM
A study from Bloomberg has been the spur. This research shows that 185 of the companies in the S&P 500 index use 'chair' or 'chairperson' - three times as many as did so in 2020.
Do YOU live in one of Britain's cash machine deserts? Exclusive data reveals regions that have suffered the most closures of free ATMs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 9:02 AM
We've all done the dash up and down the High Street in a desperate search for a cashpoint. Inevitably, it's when you're most in need that you find there's not one in sight.
Help - it took 15 months for my high-tech firm ex-employer to transfer my pension! TONY HETHERINGTON replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 8:54 AM
I am requesting your help to investigate a business called Pupil. After leaving the company in 2023, I looked to move my pension savings to my new employer's scheme.
Judge to rule if Sir Richard Branson can vote for £650m Virgin Money payout over Nationwide deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 4:29 AM
Branson's stake is valued at £400m but he is also in line for another £250m in exit fees plus income from licensing his Virgin brand to Nationwide for up to six years.
CITY WHISPERS: Social media blues spell turbulence for Boeing
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 4:28 AM
There used to be a saying that 'if it ain't Boeing, I ain't going'. Now an alternative is being used by influencers on TikTok.
Persuading staff back to the office on Fridays is a 'lost cause', according to the chairman of Lloyd's of London
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 4:21 AM
The latest comments from Lloyd's leader Bruce Carnegie-Brown suggest that going back to a full Monday to Friday working week in the office may never be achieved.
Income protection cover helped Tim and Tracey escape poverty, so why isn't more being done to help couples like them? JEFF PRESTRIDGE asks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 April 2024 1:44 AM
Forget Isas this weekend. Just think financial protection. Do you have enough of it? If the answer is no, do something about it ASAP.
Top 10 most profitable places in Britain for holiday lets revealed... and most are nowhere near a beach
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 April 2024 1:16 AM
Staycation favourite Cornwall is top of the rankings, with an average price per night of £84 for a room and £117 for a whole house. However, the rest of the list is made up of inner-city areas.
Collapsed Royale Life owed me £4,500 for painting work: Will I ever get paid?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 April 2024 3:21 AM
Shortly after my work finished, the company went into administration with huge debts. But the sum of £4,500 is a fortune to me - what can I do to get my money?