British sport is heading the US way as the financial giants take over, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 2:52 AM
The Americanisation of Premier League soccer continues apace with eleven clubs in US ownership, this is a pattern seen across sport.
Bonus time! City bankers bag £2bn fees in big year of UK takeovers - and George Osborne cashes in too
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 2:22 AM
The value of mergers and acquisitions involving British companies has jumped 36 per cent this year to £250bn.
Shoppers predicted to spend average of £236 each in Boxing Day sales
www.standard.co.uk - 26 December 2024 1:48 AM
Barclays Consumer Spend researchers forecast a total of £4.6 billion will be spent and the vast majority of sales will be online.
Where are interest rates headed in 2025 and what will this mean for mortgages?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 1:11 AM
Interest rates were only cut twice in 2024 with base rate falling from a high of 5.25 per cent to 4.75 per cent. Will the cuts be deeper next year? We get the experts views
Will the UK stock market be the one to back in 2025? Shares are still going cheap, say experts - we get their picks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 1:07 AM
The UK remains cheap but shows signs of becoming liked - if still not loved - by investors as we head into 2025.
Royal Mail takeover and Carlsberg’s swoop on Britvic in year of mega deals
www.standard.co.uk - 26 December 2024 1:00 AM
UK equities have been firmly in the crosshair of foreign suitors and private equity buyout specialists throughout 2024.
Pick your favourite: Ten newly-listed homes for sale hitting the market this Boxing Day
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 12:48 AM
With the help of Connells estate agency group, This is Money has a look at 10 properties going up for sale via Connells today.
Six of the most important pension questions of 2024 answered by STEVE WEBB
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 December 2024 12:45 AM
Our popular agony uncle Steve Webb has now celebrated the publication of his 400th pension column. Read some of his best columns of 2024...
Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
bbc.co.uk - 24 December 2024 12:17 PM
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.
How long will Rachel Reeves last? Labour gloom has put Britain on brink of recession, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 10:21 AM
You reap what you sow. The Chancellor has made mistake after mistake, with many policies simply not adding up.
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
bbc.co.uk - 24 December 2024 7:55 AM
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Union seeks answers over Nissan's British factory as Honda merger looms
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 5:57 AM
The companies argue that combining their firepower makes sense as they fight back against the likes of Tesla as well as cheaper Chinese manufacturers such as BYD.
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
bbc.co.uk - 24 December 2024 3:55 AM
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.
REVEALED: The 10 most reliable family cars - and three to knock off your shopping list
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 2:22 AM
Buying a family car is a big decision, especially as you might need to consider factors you hadn't before, including interior space and boot size. But reliability is also a key requirement.
Housebuilder Vistry declares third profit warning in three months
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 2:14 AM
The Kent-based housebuilder now expects its adjusted pre-tax profits for 2024 to be approximately £250million, compared with previous guidance of around £300million.
Aviva's £3.7bn Direct Line takeover triggers warning over 2,300 jobs at risk and price hikes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 1:20 AM
Plans to make £125m cost savings including thousands of job cuts will cast a shadow over the festive period for the companies' 33,000 employees.
Billericay vs Barry: Which Gavin and Stacey spot wins on house prices?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 December 2024 1:02 AM
Aside from the characters and the plot, the television show has thrust Barry and Billericay firmly into the spotlight. We look at what's on offer at both locations.
ROS ALTMANN: There should be a hardship fund for Waspi women who suffered most
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 11:48 PM
I am a Waspi woman and would not want taxpayers to compensate me personally because I knew about the state pension age rise, says Lady Altmann.
How the stock market Santa Rally was derailed - after Trump delivered an early boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 11:34 PM
Stock market investors have been denied a so-called Santa Rally in the closing stages of 2024, after a year dominated by geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
bbc.co.uk - 23 December 2024 11:15 PM
More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.
Direct Line agrees £3.7bn Aviva takeover ahead of Christmas deadline
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 8:58 AM
Britain's largest life insurer made a £3.3billion offer last month, but Direct Line turned this down on the grounds that it 'substantially undervalued' the company.
My MIDAS column share tips beat the FTSE this year... now I reveal the winners that soared and if there's still time for YOU to make a fortune by buying into them
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 8:54 AM
There have been a few disappointments, but most recommendations are moving in the right direction and some have made exceptional progress.
ALLIANCE WITAN: Merger gives investment trust coveted place at top table
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 8:47 AM
The trust's elevation to the FTSE100 is due to the merger of Alliance and Witan - although it's more akin to a take-over with Witan's assets being absorbed into Alliance.
What a Honda and Nissan merger could mean for you and the future of EVs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 8:23 AM
The Japanese car giants revealed they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a potential business integration.
Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars
bbc.co.uk - 23 December 2024 7:31 AM
The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector.
UK economic growth revised to zero as business confidence plummets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 7:19 AM
A survey by Lloyds Bank found that optimism has been eroded to end 2024 at the lowest level recorded all year.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Allergy Therapeutics transformation has redefined its trajectory
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 6:29 AM
Allergy Therapeutics is writing a story of resilience and transformation. Putting behind it manufacturing setbacks, the company has redefined its trajectory with a bold strategy centred on innovation.
The problem with Labour socialists? They run out of other people's money, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 5:08 AM
They are not merely tedious, they are damaging confidence, particularly when they add in divisive rhetoric extolling the public sector over private enterprise.
How safe are my pensions? I'm worried the rules seem confusing? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 5:04 AM
I have two defined benefit pensions from past employment and also pension savings with three defined contribution schemes, set up by past employers.
Beware the family row at Christmas that can change inheritance decisions
'The most common reason people exclude relatives from their will is due to personal feelings and animosity,' says Debra Burton of Lime Solicitors.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 4:56 AM
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
UK economy had zero growth between July and September
bbc.co.uk - 23 December 2024 4:30 AM
The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.
It costs £21m to live on Britain's priciest road - what's the most expensive street near YOU?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 4:24 AM
For buyers with the deepest pockets, properties on Knightsbridge, London, are the priciest, with an average price tag of £21,409,000, Lloyds said.
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years
bbc.co.uk - 23 December 2024 4:17 AM
The British chocolate maker says it is disappointed to be stripped of the endorsement.
I drove the most attention-grabbing vehicle around London for a week... and it only costs £8k
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 3:33 AM
This is Money's Freda Lewis-Stempel drove a Citroen Ami electric 'car' around London for a week and became as papped as an A-list celebrity.
Frasers to name fresh Boohoo board pick after Mike Ashley gets rejected
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 3:30 AM
Frasers will propose a fresh candidate to join Boohoo's board, after the retailer's shareholders rejected the appointment of founder Mike Ashely last week.
British AI star Seeing Machines secures £26m Mitsubishi investment
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 2:34 AM
Automotive giant Mitsubishi has bought a 15 per cent stake in Seeing Machines as part of a partnership designed to accelerate the London-listed firm's growth.
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday: How luxury fashion brands are tapping into motorsport
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 December 2024 1:12 AM
Motorsport, especially F1, is generating millions for sponsors, with every luxury brand wanting a slice of the very lucrative pie. What is it about adrenalined racing that proves so attractive?
You CAN stick to New Year money resolutions - if you avoid these common mistakes, reveals VICKY REYNAL
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 6:20 PM
Every year I see clients who have made New Year resolutions, in their words, 'to be better' with money. And every single year they find themselves failing by February...
Quiz wants to ditch London listing on AIM
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:50 PM
Shareholders in Quiz, which has 60 UK stores, will be asked to vote to exit AIM at an investor meeting in January.
Aviva pushes to seal Direct Line deal before Christmas
Aviva has until 5pm on December 25 to make a firm offer, agree an extension or walk away after swooping on its smaller rival last month.
You CAN stick to financial resolutions if you do this: Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL explains what to do
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 7:44 AM
Here are the four reasons why, in my experience, your New Year financial resolutions fail - and how you can stick to them this time.
It's A Wonderful Life for lucky first-time buyers: Building society conjures movie magic to help out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 5:01 AM
The Cambridge is harnessing the spirit of the James Stewart film to help customers onto the property ladder.
Will house prices rise or fall in 2025? We reveal nine forecasts that matter - and they ALL predict growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 3:37 AM
House prices have once again defied expectations in 2024, as they did in 2023.
I once got paid £100 and made minus £5, says comedian ZOE LYONS: We need to get smarter on money
I got paid £15 for my first gig, which made me think: 'There's gold in them there hills'. That's how desperate I was.
I'm a novice investor with £5k in Vanguard and its new fees seem expensive - should I move my money?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 3:30 AM
The fund manager, which currently charges just 0.15% on any balance, capped at £375 per year, told investors last week that it will begin charging monthly from January.
Driving home for Christmas (or to family) in an electric car? How to avoid charging queues and top-up for less
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 3:29 AM
More EVs than ever will be driving home for Christmas this year. So what do you need to know before embarking on a festive trip in your EV? Here are our top tips.
MAGGIE PAGANO: Bank of England wrong again on interest rates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 2:42 AM
The Bank of England remains fixated on inflation, worried that rising prices and higher wage settlements will reignite another surge.
Brace for rougher times ahead - and hearing a lot more about recession: HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 2:39 AM
Although I have not yet seen any forecasts of this, I don't think we should rule out the possibility that there will be a recession next year.
Nutshell vs Fundsmith: Lord Spencer donates £20,000 to osteoporosis after beating Terry Smith
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:58 AM
He is making the donation after promising to hand over the money if his Nutshell Growth Fund outperformed the Fundsmith Equity fund, Smith's flagship, in 2024.
The Chinese electric buses subsidised by UK taxpayers under 'Buy British' scheme
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:57 AM
More than £400 million of grants have been made available to encourage bus companies to switch to all-electric fleets as part of Government plans to meet ambitious net zero targets.
Should you buy into Scandi shares? These are the gems that could pay off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:55 AM
Pandora is one of the super-trooper stocks with fellow Danish company Novo Nordisk, maker of the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.
Woodford sheds tears over his fund but only for himself: JEFF PRESTRIDGE's damning verdict
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:54 AM
In the video, recorded in Dubai, Woodford looked as fit as a butcher's dog, firing shot after shot at those he felt responsible for the demise of his investment fund.
Elon Musk could help your stocks accelerate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:09 AM
Speculation has arisen that this combative tech entrepreneur could become a trillionaire during the next four years.
RAY MASSEY: Polestar 4 is a rear-view revolution with no window but perfect vision
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 1:06 AM
Priced from £59,990, the big talking point about the four-door five-seater is that it's the world's first car with NO rear window.
Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 12:44 AM
A survey from the CBI showed sales declined for the third month in a row in December and that firms see no sign of improvement in January.
Harold Tillman helped seal N Brown fashion deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 12:43 AM
Harold Tillman arranged negotiations between retail tycoon Mike Ashley and Lord Alliance, whose family took control of N Brown, according to a source.
A THIRD of your water bill up the spout! Huge spend on debt - and dividends for fat cat bosses
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 December 2024 12:36 AM
An average of 35p in every pound paid by customers for their water goes on interest payments and shareholder payouts
Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods
bbc.co.uk - 21 December 2024 4:12 PM
The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.
'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes
bbc.co.uk - 21 December 2024 4:07 PM
Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.
TONY HETHERINGTON: Back in business... gold firm boss with a VERY shady past
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 3:01 PM
The restriction came in 2013, after he played a leading role in what the Insolvency Service described as a '£7million land-banking scam'.
Don't be stingy - here's how much to tip, says TOBY WALNE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 1:52 PM
Changes in attitudes and inflation mean knowing how much and when to tip during the festive season is becoming a minefield.
I have a boundary dispute with my neighbour: Can I get a chainsaw and chop off part of his shed?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 6:39 AM
Seven years ago, I bought a property with a neighbour's shed encroaching on my land at the back of the garden. This is a problem now I want to sell my house.
Moneybox boosts rate on its cash Isa to a best buy 5%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 5:30 AM
Savings deals offering 5% are returning to the stage, weeks after disappearing.
Why you should retire to MALTA not Spain or France: There's no property tax, an excellent M&S and you can wear shorts in winter. Here experts reveal their definitive guide
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 4:23 AM
Malta and its sister island of Gozo are not the most obvious choice for a retirement. But, for the 15,000 Britons who have taken the leap, it offers a high-quality, desirable way of life.
The 10 craziest Christmas gifts from luxury car brands - including a £330k electric BOAT!
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:48 AM
We've picked the most outrageous and glamorous gifts luxury car brands offer this Christmas so you can find the perfect present for a petrolhead - if you have deep, deep pockets.
How much worse are Britain's roads getting? More routes deteriorating into a poor condition as Labour increases funds to fix potholes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:47 AM
The Government has pledged to spend a record £1.6billion next year fixing potholes across England as part of its latest effort to tackle the biggest scourge on our roads. But is it enough?
Are Premium Bonds a good Christmas gift for children - or should parents stick money elsewhere?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:38 AM
Premium Bonds are loved by more than 24million Britons for the chance they offer to become a millionaire in the monthly prize draw.
Has your car gone up or down in value in 2024? Biggest used price movers revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:37 AM
The figures are based on three-year-old vehicles with an average of 30,000 miles on the clock. Here's which have become more desirable... and those that have dropped significantly.
Damning Credit Suisse report blames 'years of mismanagement'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:21 AM
The global banking giant was brought down by a bank run when wealthy clients and ordinary customers in Switzerland withdrew funds.
MARKET REPORT: Amcomri float gives Aim market Christmas cheer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:20 AM
The group focuses on the acquisition and enhancement of specialist engineers and its listing comes after Aim shrank to its smallest size by number of companies in 23 years.
Ozempic jab maker sheds pounds after drug results miss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:17 AM
It was one of the Danish pharma giant's worst days on the stock market, as its shares fell by up to 29 per cent. The company later clawed back some of its losses.
Warhammer maker Games Workshop set for FTSE 100 debut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 December 2024 12:13 AM
The group's elevation was helped this month when it agreed a final deal with Amazon for the US giant to turn its sci-fi universe Warhammer 40,000 into film and TV shows.
Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 11:52 PM
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
I kept the engagement ring bought by ex with a lab-grown 1 carat diamond - what's it worth? DAN HATFIELD replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 11:00 PM
My long-term partner proposed to me a few years ago at Christmas time. Although the relationship didn't last, the ring he proposed with is still in my life.
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 2:35 PM
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 2:02 PM
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
Boohoo shareholders vote against Mike Ashley - as fast fashion soap opera continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:59 PM
Frasers Group's attempts to put Mike Ashley on the board of struggling online retailer Boohoo have resoundingly failed.
Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:40 PM
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
Premium Bonds prize dates for the coming year - find out when your winning number could be coming up in 2025
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 9:13 AM
The lucky Premium Bonds numbers from £1,000 up to £1 million are published on This is Money a full day before NS&I updates its prize checker tool.
Bitcoin on steroids: Shares in MicroStrategy are up fivefold in a year but its boss once lost $6bn in a day - so should you invest?
The flagship cryptocurrency favoured by drug dealers and money launderers this week hit a new high of $108,379.
Royal Mail takeover receives national security thumbs up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 9:07 AM
Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has approved the takeover under the National Security and Investment Act.
Direct Line car insurance available on a price comparison site for the first time
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 8:07 AM
Those on the hunt for insurance deals will be able to find Direct Line policies on a price comparison website for the first time.
Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 7:01 AM
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Technology Minerals boosted by Glencore deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 6:18 AM
Festive cheer was not hard to come by at Technology Minerals as the company enjoyed a pre-Christmas boost on a deal between subsidiary Recyclus and Glencore.
Government borrowing at three-year low for November
bbc.co.uk - 20 December 2024 5:38 AM
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
Inheritance tax receipts rocket to £5.7bn in eight months - before Rachel Reeves' raid even kicks in
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 2:50 AM
Inheritance tax receipts hit £5.7bn in the eight months from April to November 2024, new data from HM Revenue & Customs has revealed.
Retail sales inch higher in November as consumer weakness weighs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 2:12 AM
The volume of goods bought across Great Britain increased by 0.2 per cent in the four weeks to 23 November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discounting
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 1:10 AM
EV sales rose for the eleventh consecutive month in November and accounted for 25.1% of all sales. However, industry bosses say the market is being propped up by 'unsustainable' price cuts.
British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:49 AM
Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30% from last year, according to the automotive industry body.
How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:48 AM
Experts have labelled the doubling of first-year Vehicle Excise Duty a stealth tax on new petrol and diesel cars and a 'shove, not a nudge' towards EV uptake.
Here's why 2025 could be start of the 'Great Downsizing,' says ANDREW OXLADE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:46 AM
The problem faced by a typical twenty-something is daunting: how to buy a house and pay down debt while also building an emergency fund and future savings.
UK faces swarm of takeover bids in the new year: One in three AIM stocks at risk, says Investment bank Peel Hunt
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:45 AM
Peel Hunt said there were 'barbarians at the gate', a reference to the battle for US conglomerate RJR Nabisco which was the focus of a film starring James Garner (pictured).
Activist Saba launches board and management coup at seven London-listed investment trusts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:42 AM
An activist investor is hoping to seize control of seven underperforming London-listed investment trusts after urging shareholders on Wednesday to sack their respective boards.
MARKET REPORT: Outsourcer Serco provides reason for cheer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 December 2024 12:39 AM
Serco expects its 2025 revenue to be in line with 2024 levels despite a cut of around 7% from the loss of immigration contracts in the UK and Australia.
Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 10:19 PM
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
Worst major train stations for cancellations named
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 9:26 PM
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 8:26 PM
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 4:05 PM
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
Spain's Navantia saves iconic Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 2:07 PM
The Belfast company famed for building the Titanic plunged into administration in September for the second time in five years.
Cash-strapped Thames Water ponders appeal against Ofwat bill cap
Britain's biggest water supplier was dealt a blow when Ofwat ruled it could charge customers 35% more by 2029 - not the 59% it asked for.
Barbarians are at the gate: LSE bosses must do more to stop the takeover frenzy, says MAGGIE PAGANO
Calling all UK AIM-listed board directors! Instead of donning a Christmas jumper, put on your body armour and start sweet-talking shareholders.
Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 10:59 AM
One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.
BUSINESS LIVE: MPC holds base rate; US Fed sinks markets; Thames fined over divi payout
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 9:14 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 93.79 at 8105.32. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Thames Water, Henry Boot and Serco.
Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 9:06 AM
The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.
Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 8:47 AM
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
Barclays loses attempt to overturn Ombudsman's ruling on car commission deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 8:21 AM
The banking giant launched a judicial review in April over a decision by the FOS regarding the commission Barclays made to a vehicle finance broker on a deal arranged in 2018.
Chase Bank launches best buy easy-access account with new bonus rate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 8:17 AM
Chase has once again added a bonus rate to its easy-access account bringing it to a best buy 5%.
These two investing platforms see surge in transfers after Vanguard reveals fee hike
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 8:14 AM
InvestEngine said its average daily Isa transfers have increased 4,000% since Vanguard's announcement, with typical daily signups increasing 366%.
Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 7:48 AM
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 7:15 AM
Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 6:30 AM
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 5:57 AM
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.
Serco says business pipeline at its best for more than a decade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 5:57 AM
The Hampshire-based firm said it had enjoyed a 'much improved' order intake during the second half of this year, supported by new contracts from the defence industry in North America.
When will interest rates fall?
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 5:38 AM
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
How much will my water bill rise by?
bbc.co.uk - 19 December 2024 5:04 AM
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 4:59 AM
The Bank of England opted to hold the base rate at its current level in December, meaning interest rates will finish the year at 4.75 per cent.
Interest rates held at 4.75%: What it means for your mortgage and savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 4:05 AM
We explain what the Bank of England's decision to hold the base rate at 4.75% means for your money - and whether rates will be cut again soon.
John Lewis granted royal warrant by King Charles
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 2:50 AM
High street retailers like John Lewis are pinning their hopes on a Christmas trading boost after a slump following a dismal Budget for the sector.
FCA extends car finance complaints deadline as lenders scramble
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 2:08 AM
The City watchdog has extended the deadline for motor finance lenders to respond to complaints regarding historic commissions on car loans.
HAMISH MCRAE: UK can benefit from India's economic take-off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:31 AM
It is hard to see any set of circumstances whereby it won't become the world's third-largest, after the US and China, by 2030.
Labour's Truss scale shock: Bond gap with Germany at highest level in 34-years: ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:21 AM
Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves inherited an economy in rude health with Britain forecast to be among the fastest growing G7 economies this year.
Hawkish cut for Fed as 'foggy night' lies ahead: America's central bank slashes rates for third time this year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:20 AM
The world's biggest economy cut rates to a range of 4.25 to 4.5%, a full percentage point lower than where they were in September.
MARKET REPORT: Investment trust bosses must go, says hedge fund
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:19 AM
In a letter Saba urged shareholders to vote out the current bosses after underwhelming, and in some cases disastrous, returns.
I want to gift out of surplus income to beat inheritance tax, how do I prove it isn't from my capital?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:02 AM
I'm planning to use gifting out of surplus income to mitigate inheritance tax, but I need to understand how this works.
We MUST stop this Royal Mail heist: Six reasons why the sale to a Czech tycoon is bad news
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 December 2024 1:01 AM
Daniel Kretinsky, a Czech billionaire who's had historic entanglements with Vladimir Putin's regime in Russia, is close to taking control of Royal Mail.
Typical home is worth £10,000 more than a year ago - but are house prices starting to fall again?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 11:59 PM
The average UK home is now selling for an estimated £292,000 - which is an increase of 3.4% on the same time last year.
Why does a first class stamp now cost £1.65 when they were 27p in 2000?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 11:38 PM
Royal Mail has increased the cost of a first-class stamp three times this year, from £1.10 to £1.65.
Water bills will rise by £94 in the next five years as Ofwat signs off steep price hikes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 11:26 PM
The increase in bills will pay for upgrades to pipes and reservoirs that water firms argue are sorely needed - but will also go towards paying investors.
Only a third of fund managers beat a cheap tracker over ten years as the Magnificent Seven effect strikes again
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 10:00 PM
Make no mistake, passive funds are eating the lunch of active managers, says AJ Bell's head of investment analysis Laith Khalaf.
I discovered my husband's pension 11 years after he died - a year on, I'm still waiting to get it: CRANE ON THE CASE
My husband, Jim died in 2012. In December 2023, I was contacted out of the blue by an heir tracing firm and asked if I was his next of kin.
Self-checkouts are driving me loopy, says LEE BOYCE… I'm on a crusade to let retailers know how infuriating they are
The rise of self-checkouts seems to be ramping up - and I've had enough. This Christmas, it feels like the push has created havoc in shops.
The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
bbc.co.uk - 18 December 2024 4:07 PM
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
Birkenstock profits soar as the Gen Z 'ugly shoe trend' continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 2:01 PM
Business was helped by strong demand for closed-toe shoes. Celebrity fans of the £150 suede 'Boston' shoes include Kendall Jenner and Katie Holmes.
Nissan shares clocked up biggest gain in nearly 40 years on talks over merger with Japanese rival Honda
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 December 2024 2:00 PM
The two car giants are in discussions about a deal that could also include Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the top shareholder with a 24% stake.
UK is 'taxing London stock market out of existence': Rachel Reeves urged to axe stamp duty on shares
Richard Wilson, chief exec of Interactive Investor, said action was needed after the London market saw the largest exodus of companies since 2009.
Heathrow launches fresh bid to build third runway as it presses ahead with £2.3bn upgrade
Europe's busiest airport is in fresh discussions with ministers and airlines in its latest push in a long-running battle to expand capacity.