Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:26 PM
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
Greek energy tycoon hails London as premier financial hub in Europe
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:54 PM
In a vote of confidence in the City and Brexit Britain, Evangelos Mytilineos threw his weight behind the capital's long-term prospects.
Czech billionaire trying to buy Royal Mail takes 20% stake in German steel business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:53 PM
Daniel Kretinsky has snapped up a slice of Thyssenkrupp's steel unit for an undisclosed sum.
Darktrace takeover lands Mike Lynch £300m and chief Poppy Gustafsson gets £24m in private equity deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:52 PM
The FTSE 250 cybersecurity firm backed a 620p per share offer - valuing it at £4.25billion - from US private equity group Thoma Bravo.
Is it time to cash in on the GOLD RUSH? Mining stocks could provide a glittering opportunity
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:51 PM
Gold appears to have assumed its age-old role as a safe haven and a store of value.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about high beta - not a health food but a volatile share
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:50 PM
The beta of a stock is a measure of its volatility in relation to a stock market index, such as the FTSE100 or the US S&P 500.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: All eyes on Apple with Big Tech reporting season in full swing
Apple has suffered as demand slows in China in the face of economic uncertainty and fierce competition.
I can barely recall 'Tell Sid' share offers of the 1980s admits boss of NatWest
Paul Thwaite said the lender was 'taking the necessary steps and measures' to be ready as the Treasury prepares to offload part of its stake to ordinary retail investors.
ALEX BRUMMER: Darktrace sale betrays whole Cambridge ecosystem
One only has to look at the way that Arm Holdings has transmogrified in the US into an £80billion giant to recognise how easy bearings are lost with senior executives shifting domicile.
MARKET REPORT: Google owner's value hits $2,000,000,000,000
It is the fourth listed company to hit this milestone following tech giants Apple and Microsoft and oil major Saudi Aramco.
Pearson's boss given a bloody nose as shareholders protest over fat cat pay
In another bruising setback for the FTSE 100 education publisher, 30 per cent of investors voted against the company's remuneration policy.
Used cars now selling almost twice as quickly as 2023
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:55 AM
Used cars are now selling almost twice as quickly as in 2023, in the strongest sign yet that the market's bounced back from last year's crash. Good condition models across the board are selling fast.
Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:35 AM
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
BUSINESS LIVE: Anglo American snubs BHP bid; NatWest profits fall; Pearson English language boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:12 AM
The FTSE 100 finished up 60.97 at 8139.83 - a new closing record high. It also hit a new intraday record of 8,146.79 earlier in the session.
UK cybersecurity star Darktrace agrees £4.3bn private equity takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 8:22 AM
The cybersecurity company has received an offer from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which tried to snap up Darktrace two years ago until talks broke down.
Ten stocks to invest in NOW to profit from Rishi's defence spending boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 8:18 AM
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stepped up to the plate and announced a major boost in the country's defence spending. Here are 10 opportunities that investors may wish to consider...
NatWest follows rivals with profit slump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 8:06 AM
The banking giant's pre-tax profits slumped by 27 per cent to £1.33billion in the opening three months of 2024, although this was above analyst expectations of £1.26billion.
Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 7:09 AM
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
Where Experts Invest: Why fund manager Rory Stokes backs forklift trucks and an insulation maker
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:54 AM
In this instalment of our fund manager series, we quiz Rory Stokes, deputy portfolio manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust with quickfire questions.
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:50 AM
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Filtronic shares skyrocket following SpaceX deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:09 AM
Filtronic on Wednesday confirmed that it will supply 'E-band Solid State Power Amplifier' modules for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation under a $19.7million deal.
Dacia's new Duster goes distinctly upmarket - has it lost its value-for-money appeal?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 5:23 AM
The Duster has - for over a decade - been the budget option for buyers of family SUVs. But for 2024 it has been given a thorough upgrade and is a significantly different car. So does it still appeal?
New private parking code to launch later this year that could save drivers thousands in fines - but critics warn it avoids the real issues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 5:22 AM
Motorists are set to benefit from a new 10-minute grace period during which they will not be charged, as well as new standards for signage and a single set of rules for parking operators on private land.
Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 5:10 AM
The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 3:40 AM
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.
How illegal loan sharks prey on households desperate for credit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 2:59 AM
For masses around the country, illegal money lenders have become the only way to afford necessities, from bills to baby formula.
I have £300,000 invested in a pension - how can I leave it to my six grandchildren?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:58 AM
I'm widowed, with six grandchildren, and am considering leaving this pension pot to them, but how does this work if they wanted to take money out of it after I die?
Sitting ducks: Host of British firms are in the firing line as predators circle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:56 AM
City analysts think vulnerable blue-chip stocks include Unilever, BP, Reckitt Benckiser, Standard Chartered, Entain and Burberry.
Anglo American snubs 'opportunistic' £31bn BHP bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:07 AM
Anglo American has rejected rival BHP Group's £31.1billion takeover proposal, which the London-listed miner said significantly undervalued the company and its future prospects.
Where early bird Isa investors put their cash: The top 10 buys revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 12:23 AM
The DIY investing platform says there was a 10% increase in the number of its early birds this year, and a 31% jump in those who immediately maxed out their whole £20,000 annual Isa allowance.
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 12:13 AM
The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
We had a planning application to extend our cottage in the green belt refused, what are our options?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 7:00 PM
What are our options after the council refused our planning application to extend our cottage were refused?
Why green steam is a hot issue for business
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:36 PM
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.
The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:25 PM
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.
MARKET REPORT: Meta sheds £130bn value after AI spending fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:56 PM
Shares in Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Whats App, fell 11.1% in New York after it said expenses would be higher than previously forecast.
Anglo-American will not vanish without a fight, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:00 PM
BHP boss Mike Henry (pictured) is danger of being regarded as public enemy number by backers of the London Stock Exchange.
Sainsbury's takes a bite out of rivals: We're pinching sales, says boss
Boss Simon Roberts said the country's second-biggest supermarket was pinching shoppers from Aldi and Lidl as well as more expensive rivals.
Unilever in talks with the Government about ice-cream float in UK
Boss Hein Schumacher (pictured) is to spin off a £15bn company that includes household names Ben & Jerry's, Wall's and Magnum next year.
BHP launches £31bn bid for Anglo American: Audacious swoop threatens 'to set whole mining sector on fire'
The offer is the second for a FTSE 100 company this year and fuelled fears over the health of the stock market amid a wave of takeover activity.
LSE boss David Schwimmer in line for £13m pay deal despite exodus
Some 89% of LSE shareholders voted to more than double David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum package from £6.25m to £13m.
PWC partners choose another man to become their next leader
Marco Amitrano, the firm's head of clients and markets, was chosen ahead of female rivals Laura Hinton and Hemione Hudson.
Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 11:03 AM
Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.
Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 10:59 AM
Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.
Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 9:50 AM
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.
BUSINESS LIVE: Barclays profits slip; Sainsbury's ups guidance; BHP eyes Anglo American deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 9:18 AM
The FTSE 100 hit a new closing record high - up 38.48 points at 8078.86. It also reached a new intraday record of 8,105.59.
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 9:03 AM
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".
Tesla cuts membership prices across its Supercharger network and opens membership up to all EV drivers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 8:40 AM
Tesla has opened up its Supercharger Membership to all EV drivers. Membership rates have been slashed from £10.99/month to £8.99/month for all current and new members too.
BHP swoops on rival Anglo American in £31bn mining megadeal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 8:10 AM
The FTSE 100 company - the world's largest platinum producer - said it received an 'unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional' all-share bid from its much larger Australian rival, BHP.
US economic growth slows but inflation grows
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 7:54 AM
The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.
Google accused of making it harder to search for rival
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 7:16 AM
In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
AstraZeneca lifted by blockbuster oncology drug sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 6:21 AM
The pharmaceutical giant reported total turnover climbed by $1.8billion at constant exchange rates to $12.7billion (£10.2billion) in the opening three months of 2024.
Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 5:39 AM
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?
Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:54 AM
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.
The ULEZ effect: Diesel fuel sales fall twice as fast in London
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:31 AM
Sadiq Khan's relentless drive to force polluting cars off London's roads using his controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone is working, according to a new study.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:30 AM
The Bank of England will cut the base rate to around 4 per cent by the end of this year, according to the latest forecasts from Capital Economics.
How YOU can lower your council tax by challenging it - 99.6% of bills fall or stay the same when people follow these steps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:18 AM
Hundreds of thousands of households may be able to cut their council tax bill by requesting their property is put in a lower band. Here's how to do it:
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:15 AM
The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.
Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:02 AM
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
Car insurers to make pay monthly cheaper and fairer after warning about 'poor product'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:57 PM
Car premium finance is a form of loan that lets consumers pay for car insurance in intervals, normally monthly, rather than yearly. But doing so means paying extra.
One-off payouts drive UK dividends to £15.6bn in the first quarter - but growth likely to slow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:44 PM
Headline figures show dividends rose 4.9 per cent to £15.6billion in the first quarter of 2024, with 95 per cent of payers either increasing or holding dividends steady.
Lloyds cheers green shoots in housing market - but takes a profits hit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:40 PM
Lloyds, which is Britain's biggest mortgage lender, now thinks prices will rise by 1.5% over the course of 2024, helped by lower interest rates.
Nationwide's £200 switching bonus saw a record 163,000 customers sign up - with other banks losing out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:37 PM
Nationwide may have spent up to £39million on £200 switching bonuses to reel in new current account customers in just three months, new figures suggest.
Four in 10 divorces are held back as couples cannot afford to split
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:00 PM
As many as 40 per cent of people in the UK who have considered splitting up said the main reason for not going ahead was financial, according to research by Investec Wealth & Investment.
I'm a private school teacher - should I move to a state school to benefit from the Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Should I stay at my private school with a less generous pension, or take a £16,000 per year pay cut to stay within the gold-plated Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Buy-to-let hotspots revealed: Where landlords are still buying - and why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 7:00 PM
Attracted by higher returns, landlords are shunning London and other southern English cities to invest in places like Manchester, Birmingham and Durham.
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:08 PM
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:05 PM
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
Windfall tax is driving UK oil and gas producers to Norway, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:10 PM
Serica Energy is one of Britain's top ten oil and gas producers. Its new projects include the Buchan redevelopment 120 miles northeast of Aberdeen.
Tory windfall tax war 'is killing off North Sea oil'... and Serica chief also blasts Labour plan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:01 PM
Serica chairman David Latin accused politicians of a 'race to the bottom' to extract money in the short-term despite it causing long-term damage.
Boeing burns through £1bn a month to contain 737 safety crisis
Boeing forked out £3.1bn in the first three months of the year as it fought for survival after a panel blew off the side of a 737 Max during a flight in January.
Schroders boss Peter Harrison to retire in 2025 after more than eight years in the job
The investment group, which has more than £750bn in funds under management, is now seeking a replacement for Peter Harrison.
Meta announces it is to plough billions into artificial intelligence
The social media firm posted revenues of £29.2bn for the three months to the end of March, up 27% from the year before.
Investors to vote on plans to double London Stock Exchange boss's pay to £13m
London Stock Exchange Group wants to hike chief exec David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum earnings from £6.25m to £13m.
MARKET REPORT: Reckitt cleans up but Footsie gives up gains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:00 PM
Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 3.6p% after the consumer goods group reported steady demand for its hygiene and health products this year.
Tesla shares rocket after pledge to bring forward launch of 'more affordable' models
Tesla said production of cheaper cars could start this year, as the group run by tech billionaire Elon Musk suffered its biggest drop in revenue in over a decade.
Ex-Post Office boss "opposed stopping prosecutions"
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 10:21 AM
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 10:01 AM
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
Mini's electric ace up its sleeve: New Aceman EV has a 250-mile range - but its price tag isn't mini
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:49 AM
Mini latest electric offering - the Aceman - has been unveiled at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. It will start from just over £31,000 and be delivered this autumn.
Mercedes G-Wagen - famed for its military background and popularity with celebrities - has officially gone electric
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:30 AM
Mercedes has unveiled its new electric G-Class - the 'G580 with EQ Technology'. Mercedes says the electric luxury 4x4 is set to be its best off-roader yet, and comes with 293 miles of range.
BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds profits slump; Heathrow slams 'anti-growth' policies; PZ Cussons to sell St. Tropez
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:18 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 4.43 at 8040.38 - after hitting a new intraday record high of 8,092.20 earlier in the session.
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:30 AM
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
New Tesla Model 3 Performance has arrived: Here's when you can get your hands on the fastest version of Britain's best-selling electric saloon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:17 AM
The new Tesla Model Performance model will accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. It'll cost £59,990 and is available to order now. Deliveries are expected in the summer.
Heathrow shrugs off strike threat as airport eyes busiest ever summer after scoring £189m profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:11 AM
Europe's busiest airport posted an £189million pre-tax profit for the opening three months of 2024, compared to a £60million loss during the same period last year.
Reckitt Benckiser cleans house as Dettol-maker's sales soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:02 AM
The consumer goods giant, whose brands include Lemsip and Nurofen, reported that like-for-like net turnover rose by 1.5 per cent in the first three months of 2024.
Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 7:38 AM
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.
Is there a risk that inflation falls below 2% and then spikes again? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:32 AM
Inflation is steadily making its way back towards the Bank of England's 2 per cent target but opinions are divided on what happens next.
Warpaint London shares continue meteoric rise as profits top £20m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:29 AM
Warpaint London, which owns the W7 and Technic brands, said it enjoyed 'significant' growth in all its geographic regions and saw online sales rise sharply.
Grieving families face hike in probate fees to £300 - despite three month waits for grants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:20 AM
Waits are running at 13,7 weeks on average for probate, but lawyers report application times are now so uncertain they can't give people a answer on how long the process will take.
The best investment trusts for your pension - experts reveal their picks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:10 AM
When it comes to building your pension pot or investing it for retirement income, finding a reliable investment matters.
Ithaca Energy to join forces with Italian oil major in £750m deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 5:50 AM
The FTSE 250 North Sea producer has agreed to buy most of the upstream oil and gas assets owned by Eni UK for around £754m.
Royal Mail's £5 fake stamp fines are a cynical way to make us pay for its failures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 5:14 AM
Royal Mail is one of this country's most iconic brands, first providing services to the public under the reign of King Charles I in 1635.
Used Range Rover values tumble: Theft fears and insurance hikes mean owners face a hit if they sell
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:43 AM
Many Range Rover and Land Rover drivers might be tempted to sell to avoid high insurance costs - but exclusive market data shows the value of the luxury SUVs has slumped.
Can I reclaim £1,273 after mice chewed cables in my loft? SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:17 AM
I am at my wits' end trying to sort an issue with HomeServe and getting nowhere. It won't reimburse me for £1,273 of emergency work when mice damaged cables.
Almost no fixed energy deals beat the Ofgem price cap - and they can charge high fees to leave
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 3:24 AM
Research from Warm This Winter found that most of the 383 fixed-rate tariffs on the market are not as cheap as price-capped bills and can come with very high exit fees.
Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers
bbc.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:21 AM
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
Why the Virgin Money takeover may mean BETTER Nationwide savings rates - SYLVIA MORRIS explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:17 AM
Nationwide's takeover of Virgin Money is hitting the headlines as thousands of customers protest that they will not get a vote on whether it should happen.
NatWest share sell-off to end 'sorry tale', says chairman
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:15 AM
Rick Haythornthwaite, who took over in January, told the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh: 'A return to private ownership is now in sight.'
Boomtime for businesses as the UK economic recovery is 'well under way', economists say
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:11 AM
A closely watched survey compiled by data provider S&P Global showed private sector activity gathering pace this month with the healthiest expansion since last May.
Don't let the Nasdaq take aim... at the AIM market, says MAGGIE PAGANO
There is only one topic being talked about in the darkest corners of the City - rumours that Nasdaq is sniffing around London's AIM market.
Minister rebuke 'woke' investors for shunning the UK's defence sector
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:10 AM
The Treasury and the Investment Association said the defence industry was compatible with sustainable investing amid rising global threats.
What it's REALLY like to win the Lottery... by a couple who banked £2.2m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 12:06 AM
On a Wednesday night in February 2012, in the days when the Lottery results were televised, my husband Colin stayed up to check his numbers.
Tesla to lay off more than 6,000 staff as Elon Musk's electric dream hits the skids
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 11:24 PM
The job cuts are part of chief exec Elon Musk's (pictured) plans to axe 10% of the workforce worldwide - or 14,000 jobs - to drive down costs.
Primark leads the charge as Footsie hits another high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 11:19 PM
On another record-breaking day on the stock market in London, the FTSE 100 rose to a peak of 8076.52 in early trading, its highest ever level.
We lost our £300,000 life savings to an investment fraudster who spent it on jet set lifestyle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 6:34 PM
Gareth and Marilyn Hamblin (pictured) lost £300,000 to fraud kingpin Jonathan Arafiena who spent their life savings on cars and watches.
Pensioners' fears over paying income tax
bbc.co.uk - 23 April 2024 4:28 PM
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.
Britain's most expensive and cheapest places to buy or rent a home revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 4:14 PM
Aberdeen tops the list of the cheapest cities to be a first-time buyer while the most expensive is London. And for tenants, the cheapest city is Carlisle, while the most expensive is also London.
MARKET REPORT: Weak metal prices drag FTSE miners into the red
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:19 PM
Anglo American fell 2.3% to 2111p, Antofagasta dropped 2.1% to 2155p, Rio Tinto lost 1.3% to 5317p and Glencore shed 1.4% to 468.5p.
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey cheers green shoots of spring
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:17 PM
In an update yesterday, the FTSE 100 firm said it is 'positioned for growth' from next year as the housing market showed green shoots of recovery.
De Beers cuts production by over a fifth as demand for diamonds dwindles
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:16 PM
De Beers - famous for coining the phrase 'A Diamond is Forever' in the 1960s - will now aim to produce 26m to 29m carats this year.
Cost cutting hits the right note at Spotify as streaming giant posts its largest quarterly profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:15 PM
The music streaming giant - which features artists such as Adele and Taylor Swift (pictured) - unveiled profits of £145m in the first three months of this year.
Middle class shoppers flock back to Ocado... but Asda reels as sales slip
Industry research group Kantar said Ocado sales were 12.5% higher in the 12 weeks to April 14 than in the same period a year earlier.
BUSINESS CLOSE: FTSE 100 hits new record high; UK borrowing soars; JD Sports buys Hibbett
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 9:53 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 20.94 at 8044.81 - a new closing high. Among the companies with updates today are JD Spots, ABF, Taylor Wimpey, Watkin Jones, THG and PureGym.
FTSE 100 chalks up a second record closing high in a row
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 9:51 AM
Positive corporate updates and fresh data showing easing grocery price inflation helped the leading UK stock market index to chalk up two record high days in a row.
How do I claim for pothole damage to my car on a private road? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 9:37 AM
I recently drove down a private road which was in poor condition and my front wheel caught a pothole. It's damaged my car and now I face a big repair bill.
Do you live in one of Britain's dangerous homes? Campaigners call for unfit properties to be halved
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:56 AM
There are currently eight million people living in 3.7 million English properties that a group of charities have classed as 'dangerous homes'.
Monzo changes paid bank accounts: Free Greggs... but new cheapest plan has no access to top savings rate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:32 AM
The digital bank has introduced three new plans - Extra, Perks and Max - replacing its existing Plus and Premium plans for new customers.
JD Sports to buy US sportswear retailer Hibbett for £899m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:16 AM
JD Sports plans to buy US retailer Hibbett in a $1.09 billion (£899million) deal aimed at expanding its reach across North America.
THG sales accelerate amid strong demand for beauty products
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:12 AM
THG expects revenues to grow in the first half after sales were boosted by a 'standout' performance by its beauty division in the first three months of 2024.
Petrol surpasses 150p a litre - cost of filling up is now at a five-month high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 7:10 AM
Petrol has hit 150p a litre for the first time since November, the AA reports. Diesel has also reached 158.3p a litre, with drivers facing five-month highs to fill up a tank with fuel.
Legal battle turns ugly at Revolution Beauty after former investor accuses it of deceit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 6:26 AM
Chrysalis Investments took a £45m stake in the firm in July 2021, but sold the shares in 2022 for just £5.7m after their value collapsed.
Bereaved families paid a record £7.5bn inheritance tax last year - here's how IHT works
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 6:06 AM
The latest IHT figure is the third record annual haul in a row. We explain why the tax take is rising and what people can do.
Our friends wriggle out of paying their fair share on holiday - should we confront them? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 5:22 AM
We go on holiday every year with four other couples and their kids to a villa in Greece. Throughout the year we all pay into an account by direct debit so we can spread the expense evenly...
Are you a backseat driver? The 20 telltale signs you're a terrible passenger
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 5:16 AM
A backseat drivers is someone you hate to have in the car as a passenger who always thinks they know better or is quick to critique how you perform behind the wheel. Here are 20 telltale signs of one.
Electric Range Rover revealed during Arctic Circle testing - here's how much it's likely to cost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 3:52 AM
This is our first look at the SUV. Images show it testing in -40 degree temps as part of sub-zero 'calibration assessments' - and, importantly, it's the first time we've seen it without disguise.
Royal Mail steps up defence in bid battle with 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 3:33 AM
Parent company International Distributions Services begged Ofcom to 'accelerate' a review that would let it slash services and save cash.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 3:31 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.
Homes for sale at five-year high, says Zoopla: Will house prices fall?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:58 AM
The property portal has revealed there are 20% more homes on the market than this time last year. What does that mean for buyers and sellers?
MARKET REPORT: Retailers lead the way on FTSE's historic day
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:34 AM
On a positive day for investors, London's blue-chip index rose 1.% to 8023.87. That left it above its previous record close of 8014.31.
Convicted rate-rigger Tom Hayes in fresh appeal as he fights to clear his name
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:47 AM
The former Citigroup and UBS trader was jailed in 2015 for manipulating benchmark lending rate Libor and served five-and-a-half years behind bars.
Takeovers leave UK stock market facing 'death by a thousand cuts'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:26 AM
Shares in Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to back catalogues ranging from Blondie (pictured) to Neil Young, rose 11.6%, or 10.7p, to 102.6p
Pothole-related breakdowns up 10 per cent in a year as Britain's road condition crisis continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:16 AM
The UK's pothole epidemic is intensifying with the RAC attending 10% more breakdowns resulting from motorists driving through potholes than a year ago.
Large family houses costing an average £683k are hot property, says Rightmove, as asking prices jump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:13 AM
The asking price of the typical newly-listed property rose by £4,207 in April to £372,324, driven by higher values on four and five-bed homes.
From Nottingham to Glasgow, these are the 10 postcodes where landlords get the best returns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:12 AM
We reveal the locations which boast the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let investors - as well as considering where might be the best spots for house price growth.
New energy deal is 13% a year cheaper than Ofgem price cap: Is it worth signing up?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:00 PM
A new energy tariff from Outfox the Market offers electricity at around 13% cheaper than the average Ofgem price-capped bill, and gas at 9% cheaper.
How robots are taking over warehouse work
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 PM
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
UK limbers up for rate cut... and not before time, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:03 PM
Andrew Bailey has had little to celebrate of late. He has suffered the slings and arrows of the barbed Bernanke report on Bank of England forecasting.
Hornby sales slump as model train maker is hit by Red Sea delays
The attacks on shipping are being carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who support Hamas in the terror group's war with Israel.
CVC Capital Partners' float to hand private equity tycoon £130m
Donald Mackenzie (pictured) is cashing in a big chunk of his 7% stake when the private equity firm lists in Amsterdam later this week.
Grindr faces lawsuit over claims it shared HIV data with advertisers
Law firm Austen Hays has accused Grindr of breaching data protections after it allegedly shared users' details without their consent.
Struggling Asda promises to cut £3.8bn debt pile
Asda's debt pile increased to £3.8n in 2023 from £3.7bn in 2022 after it took over parent company EG Group's UK convenience store business.
BUSINESS LIVE: Supermarkets lead as FTSE 100 jumps 1.5%; Thames Water plots £1.1bn extra green spend; Asda profits soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:23 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Thames Water, Asda, Mobico, Hornby, Tyman and Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
Hipgnosis shares surge after group receives Blackstone counter offer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:15 AM
Hipgnosis, which owns the back catalogues of Blondie, Shakira and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, accepted a £1.1billion acquisition bid from US rival Concord Music last week.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Bluefield Solar Income Fund shines
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 7:58 AM
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd was the first solar-focused fund to float in London, back in 2013, and since February the following year has paid quarterly dividends either on or above target.
Mortgage rate rises announced by five lenders: HSBC, Barclays and NatWest all hiking interest
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 AM
Five mortgage lenders have announced they are increasing rates in the latest blow to home buyers and anyone looking to remortgage.
Tyman agrees £788m takeover by US-based Quanex
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:04 AM
Tyman saw its shares skyrocket on Monday after the London-listed doors and windows supplier revealed a takeover deal agreed with US-based Quanex Building Products.
Aston Martin DBX707 revamp: Super SUV gains new interior and infotainment and ditches the less powerful version
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 5:19 AM
The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 is available to order this spring. It comes with a new infotainment system, a revised interior and, you'll only be able to buy the 707 high power version.
Boss of vape company Chill Brands suspended over 'use of inside information' allegations
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 3:07 AM
London-listed Chill Brands told shareholders on Monday it had enlisted law firm Fieldfisher to investigate the allegations involving boss Callum Sommerton.
You shouldn't bank on an inheritance windfall: Many people discover they will get nothing, research discovers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 3:00 AM
Some 3.5million people have made financial plans to spend expected inherited family wealth, only to be disappointed, new research reveals.
Mobico Group finance boss to exit amid German rail accounting issues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:29 AM
James Stamp became chief financial officer of the transport firm in November 2022 but will leave at its annual general meeting on 11 June following a difficult tenure.
Why did bitcoin halve this weekend? How the event could affect the cryptocurrency's value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:40 AM
This is Money looks at what bitcoin halving is, why it is happening now and how this could impact its value.
Royal Mail to hold fresh talks as Czech Sphinx plots another bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:30 AM
Top brass are understood to be in regular discussions about the approach from billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and have been holding talks with shareholders.
Heat pumps way behind target as experts say high prices put people off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 1:20 AM
The latest figures show that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme paid out £88.8million in 2023/24, against a budget of £150million.
Third of UK motorists say buying a new CAR is a bigger priority than a home - as property ladder feels out of reach
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:53 AM
Over a third of UK drivers told Auto Trader that buying a brand-new car is now a bigger milestone than purchasing a property, mainly because it's more attainable.
Volvo's screen folly: New EX30 compact crossover lacks a dashboard behind the steering wheel, says RAY MASSEY
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:48 AM
I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy in line for record-breaking £10m pay day this year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:18 AM
In the largest amount ever awarded to a British supermarket boss, Murphy will take home a salary of £1.4m and performance-linked bonuses of £8.6m.
Whatever one's feelings about bankers, the case of Tom Hayes, jailed for rigging Libor interest rates, provokes deep unease, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 11:54 PM
In an extraordinary intervention, three eminent bankers who founded Euribor came out on the side of Hayes.
Why did DWP say my mum, 90, was owed £60k in state pension - when that was false?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 10:00 PM
We were told it was high priority and someone would phone back to explain things as it had gone to the higher managers. No call back came. Is there any way forward with this?
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:01 PM
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Hipgnosis shares in spotlight after bidding war breaks out for music rights fund
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 1:50 PM
American investment giant Blackstone is seeking to hijack a proposed £1.1billion deal with Concord Chorus, offering £1.2billion for the London-listed firm.
Magnum maker Unilever faces investor unease over £6bn ice-cream spin-off plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 12:28 PM
The consumer goods company faces discontent over plans to hive off the ice-cream division as some large investors may become forced sellers if it lists in Amsterdam.
Vintage luggage is making bags of money at auction: Could your old case unlock a fortune?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 12:26 PM
A Louis Vuitton trunk made to carry a ten-inch rubber duck called Canard Willy goes under the hammer later this month with an estimated price of up to £22,000.
Help your household budget blossom! Five ways you can make your money grow as spring finally brings some relief from cost of living crisis
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 9:15 AM
After what has felt like an interminable season of soaring living costs and sky-high interest rates, things are starting to finally look brighter for the household budgets of millions.
CITY WHISPERS: Did Alexa Chung get too big for her designer boots?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 6:11 AM
Fashion followers will remember that model and designer Alexa Chung shut down her Alpha Charlie label two years ago after big losses. A source close to Chung gives their take on its demise.
Supermarket giant Asda returns to profit, as backer Zuber Issa prepares to sell to TDR
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:28 AM
The supermarket chain is set to report a small pre-tax surplus after losing £74million in 2022. The news comes as one of the Issa brothers is about to sell his stake to private equity group TDR Capital.
T'Pau is my pension: Carol Decker reveals how her hits paid off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:10 AM
Carol Decker is lead singer of pop group T'Pau, who had a string of hits in the late-1980s with songs such as China In Your Hand. She reveals all in Me & My Money.
I finally decided to get my finances in order in my 50s: I never looked at my pension or mortgage, here's how three experts erased my panic
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:09 AM
I'm neither terrible nor terribly good with money and have spent most of my adult life ticking along and getting by. The truth is, I'm not particularly well-versed when it comes to financial affairs.
Almost half Nationwide members back £2.9bn merger with Virgin Money, finds poll
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:03 AM
Research carried out by Nationwide Building Society showed that 44 per cent of its members are in favour A further 48 per cent said they were 'neutral' about the plan and 8 per cent were opposed.
Matt's the victim of a £1.5m fraud - so why is his bank treating him so shabbily?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:53 AM
For nearly six years, Matthew Tough has tried to get his bank, Barclays, to take responsibility for its part in allowing a fraud to be committed against him.
Should you invest in gold and safe havens in a global crisis? HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 3:38 AM
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a surge in the gold price in recent weeks, for the metal has long been the classic place to put savings at a moment like this. But gold is an unsatisfactory investment.
Meet Tom Hayes - the trader jailed for Libor-rigging who says: 'I'll never give up fighting to clear my name'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 2:41 AM
Tom Hayes was jailed for rate-rigging but says he was a scapegoat. Some are sceptical, but there is growing concern a miscarriage of justice has taken place. Ruth Sunderland speaks to him.
The Olympic coins collectors are desperate for - do you have a 50p worth £1,000?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 April 2024 2:16 AM
A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?
Britain sees surge in EVs - but how many cars on the road are electric? New study reveals all
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 10:17 AM
New data from Motorparc, published by the SMMT showed more than 41 million vehicles on Britain's roads last year - here's how they are powered.
Stop inheritance tax perk on pensions - and other loopholes, says IFS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 April 2024 12:30 AM
Pension pots sit outside the inheritance tax net and pulling them into it could land the Government an extra £200million in revenue, IFS research claimed.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 2:20 PM
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.