Bentley boss blasts Labour plans to bring back the 2030 electric vehicle deadline
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:30 AM
Chairman and chief executive Adrian Hallmark warned it would be a 'mistake' to bring forward the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2035 to 2030.
Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons
bbc.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:25 AM
New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.
Meet the scambaiters beating fraudsters at their own game... by wasting THEIR time and money
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:18 AM
Scambaiters do their best to occupy as much of a fraudster's time as possible. While many relish the thought of keeping criminals away from victims, some also love the thrill of the chase.
BUSINES LIVE: Unilever spins-off ice cream unit; Diageo hires John Manzoni as chair; AstraZeneca to buy Fusion
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:15 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Unilever, Diageo, AstraZeneca, Close Brothers, Crest Nicholson and DFS Furniture.
AstraZeneca agrees to acquire biotech group Fusion for up to $2.4bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:08 AM
Britain's largest drugmaker intends to spend $2billion upfront for the Canadian firm, equivalent to $21 per share, followed by up to $400million in potential contingent payments.
Diageo names former civil service boss Sir John Manzoni as chair
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 3:01 AM
Diageo has hired a former civil service boss as its next chair, replacing Javier Ferran when he retires in February next year.
Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead
bbc.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:59 AM
The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.
Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years
bbc.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:52 AM
The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.
How much of parents' wages does childcare eat up in YOUR area?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:41 AM
Nursery fees for just one child could take up as much as 54% of the typical salary in some parts of the UK, a study claims.
Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream
bbc.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:36 AM
Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry's and Viennetta.
Does a Manor beat a Rectory? House names most likely to sell for £1M
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:36 AM
It's unlikely to do much good if you stick one on an average three-bed semi, but when it comes to expensive homes there's something in a name.
Unilever to spin-out ice cream brands amid €800m cost cutting plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:17 AM
Unilever will spin-out its ice cream unit into a separate and independent business as part of efforts to 'simplify' the consumer goods giant and cut costs.
Could you get Carer's Allowance? It is worth £76.75 a week - but watch out for benefit pitfalls
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:15 AM
Being a carer means doing things like helping with washing and cooking and other jobs around the home, taking someone to doctor's appointments, managing bills and doing the shopping.
High cost of heat pumps is putting customers off, watchdog warns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 2:03 AM
The National Audit Office said the high cost of heat pumps and a lack of consumer understanding were holding back more households choosing to fit heat pumps.
Pfizer to sell partial stake in Haleon for more than £2bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:57 AM
The pharmaceutical group plans to lower its holding in Haleon, which also makes Panadol painkillers and Nicorette gum, from 32% to 24%.
Best bank accounts: Top current accounts for interest and rewards
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:56 AM
How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff.
Santander offers £185 cash bonus for switching current account
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:54 AM
Switchers will need to jump through a few hoops to get the £185 deal - we explain who is eligible.
Nationwide's great rush to buy Virgin Money risks incurring its members' wrath, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:48 AM
Nationwide boss Debbie Crosbie (pictured) is fearful that if the mutual lender will loose the opportunity of a lifetime if its Virgin Money deal is blocked.
Standard Chartered tips Bitcoin to hit $250,000 next year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:47 AM
Standard Chartered, one of the world's biggest banks, said the digital currency was on course to reach $150,000 by the end of this year.
Mike Lynch 'was driving force behind massive fraud' when he sold software firm to HP
Lynch (pictured) allegedly committed a 'massive fraud' when he fooled computer giant Hewlett-Packard into buying Autonomy in 2011.
Elon Musk insists his Ketamine use is good for business despite Tesla stock slump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:46 AM
Musk (pictured), the world's third richest person defended his prescribed use of the drug, arguing that it does not impact his leadership.
The buy-to-let we bought in 2007 is still in negative equity: How do we get out? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:43 AM
We're trapped on a high mortgage rate and it is giving us sleepless nights. Should we refinance our own home to try and get out of this buy-to-let nightmare?
Robinhood share trading app now available in UK - and won't charge fees
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 1:40 AM
US trading giant Robinhood has opened its platform to UK investors, offering 6,000 US stocks, fractional share trading and no fees.
JD Sports accused of 'irresponsible' motorbike ad
bbc.co.uk - 19 March 2024 12:43 AM
The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.
Jaguar I-Pace drivers can no longer charge with cheap Octopus Energy tariff due to software change
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 March 2024 12:00 AM
Jaguar Land Rover and Octopus Energy are under fire from I-Pace owners after removing JLR electric vehicles (EVs) from the charging app with only a few hours notice.
Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 7:38 PM
The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.
Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 6:14 PM
Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.
How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:09 PM
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:05 PM
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.
MARKET REPORT: US drugmaker Pfizer offloads £2bn stake in Glaxo spin-off Haleon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 3:01 PM
US drugmaker Pfizer will offload around 630m shares - reducing its holding in the Sensodyne toothpaste maker from 32% down to 24%.
Clouds gather over Israeli economy: Gaza war blows black hole in country's finances
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 3:00 PM
The war in Gaza and a perverse reaction to events, fuelled by social media, has tarnished Israel's reputation and standing in the world.
Chemring handed £90m to ramp up production of ammunition for Ukraine
Chemring said it has been granted £57m by the European Commission as part of a scheme to make ammunition and missiles for Ukraine.
Boss of UK software giant Bytes to be investigated over 119 secret share deals
Bytes said long-serving chief exec Neil Murphy (pictured) took part in unauthorised share trading on more than 100 separate occasions.
City pioneer and Money Mail founder Sir Patrick Sergeant celebrates his 100th birthday
Sir Patrick (pictured) was City Editor of the Daily Mail for 25 years and founder of the hugely successful Euromoney magazine.
Fraud trial of British tech tycoon begins in US
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:57 PM
Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of his software firm.
BUSINESS LIVE: Currys raises outlook; Nightcap losses persist; Assetco has 'exceptionally difficult' year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 10:20 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 4.87 points at 7722.55. Nightcap losses persist Among the companies with updates today are Currys, Nightcap, Assetco, British Land and Marshalls.
City bosses tell Chancellor: Our investments are crippled by the EU's £7bn savings bombshell
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 10:08 AM
Sir Douglas Flint, one of the most respected figures in finance, is among more than 130 money managers to sign the letter to Jeremy Hunt.
Tata shutting down ovens over stability concerns
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 10:06 AM
Steel unions say they have known of concerns about the condition of the coke ovens for some time.
Would you pay £3m for a flat in Britain's most luxurious community for the retired?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 10:05 AM
The cost of care is soaring in the UK, with a place in a care home now costing around £800 a week on average, according to the charity Age UK, and a nursing home £1,078.
As China's BYD floods Europe with cheap electric cars, can old-fashioned tariffs slam on the brakes?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 9:57 AM
BYD is backed by legendary US investor Warren Buffet and is the biggest car manufacturer most Westerners have never heard of.
How Benevolent AI helps drugmakers speed up development: SMALL CAP INVESTING
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 9:56 AM
It should be said right away that this idea of picking up potential flaws in a new treatment early on, before an asset hits the clinic, requires something akin to a crystal ball.
Currys hikes profit forecast for second time this year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 9:46 AM
The electronics retailer now anticipates reporting adjusted pre-tax profits of at least £115million for the current financial year, against a previous forecast of £105million to £115million.
Eager for a British Isa? We reveal experts tips for investments worth a look now...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 9:31 AM
The British Isa plan is under consultation, then rules will need to be finalised and providers given time to create new products. Therefore, the earliest likely launch date is thought to be April 2025.
Marshalls shares fall as paving firm sees slump in profits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 7:31 AM
The paving stone specialist's adjusted profit before tax for 2023 was down 41% to £53.3million, it reported.
Property asking prices saw biggest rise in 10 months in March, says Rightmove
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 7:12 AM
Average asking prices rose by 1.5% in March according to the property website, which stated that it may be it may be 'past the bottom of the market'.
Losses grow at Nightcap as bar owner says difficult trading conditions have continued
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 6:49 AM
Hospitality firm Nightcap, founded by ex-Dragons' Den star Sarah Willingham, admitted trading has remained challenging as it reported first-half losses doubled.
Thirty insider tricks to help you sell your home: I'm one of the UK's most experienced estate agents - this is what you should NEVER do if you want to secure a sale in today's market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 6:26 AM
With help from Roger Punch of Marchand Petit in Devon who is one of the South West's most well-known agents, here are his top tips for securing a sale - or buying at a bargain price.
Grant for EV home chargers opens up to motorists WITHOUT driveways
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 6:23 AM
The Government has announced the EV chargepoint grant will expand to owners without a driveway. £185m is awarded to councils to fund public chargepoint rollout.
Gambling industry rakes in £15bn a year - but regulator Andrew Rhodes says he's relaxed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:38 AM
Andrew Rhodes likes a flutter. The boss of the Gambling Commission has just had 'a bit' of success at Cheltenham, landing two winners on the opening day.
What is a heat pump and how much do they cost?
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:33 AM
The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.
MID WYND INTERNATIONAL: New managers aim to prove great firms can make great investments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:32 AM
Although it is too early to assess whether a recent transformation will result in enhanced returns for shareholders, the new managers are confident that the refresh will be to the benefit of investors.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Market leader Macfarlane stays ahead of the pack
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:29 AM
Midas first recommended Macfarlane in 2012, when the shares were 27p. By 2019, they were 92p and today they are £1.34. A robust, long-term investment.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Food delivery giant Kitwave caters to our every need
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 5:26 AM
Kitwave delivered strong growth as a private company, and has continued in that vein since listing three years ago. At £3.42, the shares are a buy.
When will interest rates start to fall? Base rate forecasts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 4:34 AM
The Bank of England will cut the base rate to around 3 per cent by in 2025, according to the latest forecasts from Capital Economics.
British Land strikes joint venture with Royal London for former Meta HQ
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 4:25 AM
Meta paid British Land a £149million surrender premium to walk away from its lease on the building last year - and the property firm now wants to make it a science and innovation hub.
I've got £213,000 in my pension pot, what do I need to do before I hit 75? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 4:00 AM
I will be 74 years old in July this year. Is there anything I should be doing with my Sipp before I reach the age of 75?
Ten affordable convertibles that a classic car expert says are sound investments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 3:07 AM
These convertibles shouldn't break the bank, And we can reveal how the values of each has changed in the last three years to give an indication of which direction prices are moving for the future.
'I sat inches away from Boeing plane's mid-air blowout'
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 2:30 AM
Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: ULEZ fine for driver whose car was on back of a lorry!
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 1:32 AM
The supporting camera picture showed Louise Matz's car on a vehicle transporter in Enfield, North London.
New boss Adam Winslow must dial up a bid defence at insurer Direct Line
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 1:12 AM
Winslow will need to lay out his roadmap for transforming the business and make the case for fending off further takeover bids from Belgian rival Ageas.
Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p
bbc.co.uk - 18 March 2024 1:00 AM
A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.
Pension vs Isa? It's essential that you save into both, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:59 AM
Although Isas are far from perfect, they have become the simplest way to build long-term wealth, a financial fortress free from tax on income and capital gains.
Cut the corporate claptrap, it annoys and alienates customers, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:39 AM
English is the language of Dickens and Shakespeare. It is also the universal language of business. Yet firms seem intent on squandering one of our greatest national assets.
Sir Vince Cable admits to ME & MY MONEY some of his early financial decisions left a lot to be desired
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:36 AM
And Sir Vince, who was leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017-19, reveals his biggest money mistake was buying and selling property at the wrong time..
The best bargain British shares and funds to stick in your Isa
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:30 AM
The British stock market is enduring a 'Dark Age' that has seen investors pull billions out of UK funds and shares. But that creates an opportunity for contrarian investors.
Most landlords will pay more capital gains tax when selling despite 'cut' announced in Budget
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 March 2024 12:23 AM
The average higher rate taxpayer landlord will pay an extra £454 in capital gains due to changes in the personal allowance, according to new research.
Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers
bbc.co.uk - 17 March 2024 8:50 PM
The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.
PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships
bbc.co.uk - 17 March 2024 6:43 PM
The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.
House prices jumped by more than £5,000 in March with the average asking price at £368,118 - short of last year's peak
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 6:00 PM
The average price of a newly marketed home jumped by more than £5,000 month-on-month in March, in signs that 'we now seem to be past the bottom of the market, according to Rightmove.
Heat pumps too expensive, government warned
bbc.co.uk - 17 March 2024 5:14 PM
The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.
British manufacturing faces two years of 'anaemic growth' as demand continues to lag
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 5:05 PM
Forecasts from Make UK suggest the sector will remain 'flat' this year and grow by just half the rate of the rest of the economy in 2025.
New mortgage deals being pulled within days
bbc.co.uk - 17 March 2024 5:02 PM
Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.
Women who report sexual harassment or bullying at work are being silenced with gagging orders
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 3:01 PM
More than one-in-four people are asked by their employers to sign 'non-disclosure agreements'. Eight in ten of these people are women.
British American Tobacco boss says no to ditching London listing
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 2:50 PM
Tadeu Marroco dismissed the idea of shifting the FTSE 100 group's primary listing to the US.
Don't downsize before you read this! From how to net loved ones £1m tax free to the best way to declutter, here's the ultimate guide
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 4:55 AM
Peter Miller and his wife, Hilary Kingsley, downsized four years ago years ago from a large family home in South-West London. Here, Peter shares what he wishes he'd known before they'd started.
Reckitt Benckiser plunges 15% after baby formula payout
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 4:25 AM
Shares in the consumer goods giant tumbled to their lowest level since 2014 following the judgment from an Illinois court.
Don't downsize till you've read this: PETER MILLER shares his tips for a successful move in your later years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 3:20 AM
The couple downsized four years ago from a large family home in South-West London that they had lived in for decades, to a smaller house just down the road.
CITY WHISPERS: Green energy tiddler eyes up float in the Square Mile
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 2:19 AM
Whispers hears that European Green Transition will announce its intention to list on junior market AIM within days.
Mon Dieu! All is not sweet at French macaron maker Laduree
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 2:18 AM
Mazars said it could not give them a clean bill of health because of inadequate record-keeping as Laduree overhauled its accounting software systems.
De Beers plots shake-up after warning it has been hammered by slump in diamond price
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 2:16 AM
Boss Al Cook is expected to lay out in more detail how many jobs will be cut, how it will slash costs and which projects it will sell or shut.
HAMISH MCRAE asks: How might we in the UK benefit from a Donald Trump presidency?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 2:13 AM
We don't know what will happen in the November election. But we can begin to glimpse what it might mean for financial markets.
Refund chaos at St James's Place: Footsie firm faces £426m payout
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 1:56 AM
The number of potential claims, representing a tenth of clients, is far higher than Britain's biggest wealth manager has previously indicated.
Nationwide member vote could derail Virgin takeover: Just 500 could torpedo deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 March 2024 1:33 AM
Nationwide, which is led by Debbie Crosbie, has until April 4 to make a firm offer.
'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off'
bbc.co.uk - 16 March 2024 8:07 PM
Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.
How much trouble is Boeing in?
bbc.co.uk - 16 March 2024 7:11 PM
The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.
Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled over tech issues
bbc.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:14 PM
Sainsbury's cancels deliveries due on Saturday as Tesco also apologises over cancellations.
We spent £17,000 on a Skoda but a part caught fire while my husband was driving - and the company won't help: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 9:55 AM
Mrs L.C. writes: We have been let down at every turn by Skoda UK. We purchased a Skoda Kamiq last June for £17,000. In September, the electronic control unit combusted.
Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon
bbc.co.uk - 16 March 2024 5:15 AM
No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.
Are we in a mortgage crisis? Here's how much payments have really risen
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 1:19 AM
Many households face the prospect of much higher mortgage rates - but how much more are they actually paying, and how is it impacting their finances?
How to build up a stocks and shares Isa at any stage of your life
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 1:18 AM
Experts often say investing is about time in the market not timing the market, but it's never too late to start. Experts give their top picks for your Isa, regardless of what stage of life you have reached.
MARKET REPORT: Bitcoin falls from record highs after frenzy cools
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 1:11 AM
The digital coin hit an all-time high of $73,803 on Thursday. But it fell as low as $65,584 on Friday as its white-knuckle ride continued.
Pound clocks up worst week this year on rates forecast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 1:09 AM
Sterling ended the week nearly 1 per cent lower against the dollar as bets on Bank of England rate cuts were brought forward.
ALEX BRUMMER: Bank of England must bolster growth
Forecasters are projecting a repetition of the split seen at the February session of the MPC when six members voted for hold, two for higher rates and one opted for a cut.
Shein is disrupting fashion world - will it have same effect on stock market?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 1:04 AM
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is campaigning to persuade Shein to list its shares in the UK. This is certainly one to watch.
Rolls-Royce to create 300 jobs in £55m investment
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:59 AM
The FTSE 100 engineer said half of the investment and two-thirds of the jobs would go to its site in Derby with the rest going to Dahlewitz, Germany.
Chinese retailer becomes second foreign predator in a week to abandon plans to buy Currys
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:54 AM
Online giant JD.com said it would not make a formal bid for the High Street electrical retailer less than a month after expressing its interest.
Vodafone offloads Italy arm for £6.8bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:53 AM
The telecoms giant has agreed to sell Vodafone Italia to Swisscom as part of wider plans to reshape its sprawling business.
What do women want in a car? Kia's seven-seater EV9 electric SUV top choice for female motorists
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:50 AM
It follows testing of 63 contenders by 75 women motoring journalists from 52 nations.
How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 March 2024 12:00 AM
How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.
Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'
bbc.co.uk - 15 March 2024 8:06 PM
We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.
What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand
bbc.co.uk - 15 March 2024 7:57 PM
American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.
EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains
bbc.co.uk - 15 March 2024 7:01 PM
Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.
Skoda's electric Epiq will have a 248-mile range and a budget price tag
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 11:33 AM
The Epiq crossover is due to be fully unveiled in 2025, but we already know some of its vital statistics, including its proposed price.
Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row
bbc.co.uk - 15 March 2024 10:57 AM
The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.
Heat pump grants extended to more homes as 'boiler tax' pushed back: How it works and who can use it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 7:58 AM
The Government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to make the devices cheaper to fit, and has also pushed the 'boiler tax' on new gas boilers into 2025.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Versarien soars as advanced materials group offloads non-core assets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 6:58 AM
Small-cap advanced materials engineering group Versarien had a week worth celebrating with a gamut of fresh international licensing agreements announced to the public.
Yellow box junctions UNFAIRLY trigger fines - because they're bigger than they need to be
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 6:02 AM
A new study from the RAC shows almost every one of the 100 most lucrative yellow box junctions are bigger than they need to be, leading to unjust fines handed out to motorists.
Vodafone confirms sale of Italian unit with £3.4bn set to be returned to investors
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 5:40 AM
Vodafone has finally agreed to sell its Italian business to rival Swisscom for €8billion (£6.8billion) in cash, with the telecoms giant setting aside half the amount for shareholder payouts.
John Lewis back in profit but STILL struggling to keep up with rival M&S
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 5:02 AM
The company, which is headed by chairman Dame Sharon White (pictured), unveiled profits of £56m for the 12 months to the end of January.
How much does a bath REALLY add to your bills?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 5:01 AM
Two in five said they have reduced the amount of water that they fill their bath with, as an iron-willed 12 per cent report that they now take cold baths instead of hot ones.
Berkeley Group 'weathers the storm' as homebuyers consider a return
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 4:56 AM
Housebuilders have suffered in recent months, with demand having fallen due to weaker mortgage affordability and availability, as well as higher costs.
Electric cars will be CHEAPER to make than petrols by 2027 - here's why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 4:42 AM
The price of a new electric car will drop to the same level as an equivalent new petrol or diesel model 'much faster than initially expected,' according to a report published this month.
Cinch sold us a car but the bonnet wouldn't open - three months later it's STILL not fixed: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 4:36 AM
The car has various faults which we were assured could be fixed quickly - but three months and many calls later, we are still no closer to getting the repairs carried out.
Scottish Mortgage launches £1bn buyback programme in bid to cut discount
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 4:13 AM
The trust has already bought back £353million of shares in the past two years, and will increase buybacks to at least £1 billion over the next two years.
Dividend Heroes: The investment trusts raising payouts since England won the World Cup in 1966
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 3:22 AM
Astonishingly, half of the 20 dividend heroes have now raised their payouts year-in, year-out for fifty years in a row.
HelloFresh denies taking money after accounts closed
bbc.co.uk - 15 March 2024 2:55 AM
Some customers say their accounts with the food box firm were reactivated and money taken without consent.
Watchdog probes Barratt's £2.5bn Redrow housebuilding takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 1:51 AM
Barratt claimed the deal would help tackle the UK's huge housing shortfall , but critics at the time raised concerns that it could lead to higher prices as a result of weaker competition.
Watchdog green lights end of free banking - but banks risk a customer revolt: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 1:24 AM
I am sure bank bosses are already rejoicing. Yet more profits to keep the City happy - and yet more directors' bonuses. But they would have a fight on their hands here.
Prospect of more mortgage rate rises causing housing market 'caution'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 1:08 AM
Suspicion that the recent easing in mortgage rates is 'likely to stall' has triggered ongoing 'caution' in the housing market, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Death of the handbrake: Hardly any new cars have them - but are parking buttons better?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 12:59 AM
More than nine in ten new motors are now equipped with electronic parking brakes, according to market analysis. A video last week showed the perils of failing to activate these when stopping.
The £4bn green energy boost for Teesside as BP teams up with big names
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 12:58 AM
It will be the biggest investment for generations in the region, which was once dominated by the now defunct steel industry and chemical plants.
I exposed Wirecard's fraud - now I'll help others do the same: Whistleblower Pav Gill on new start-up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 March 2024 12:00 AM
Gill's disclosures helped bring about the company's collapse - but he faced repercussions as he wasn't kept anonymous. He says his start-up, Confide, will change that for future whistleblowers.
Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley
bbc.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:19 PM
With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.
Conviction of Libor rate scandal trader Tom Hayes was 'extraordinarily unfair', Court of Appeal told
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:05 PM
Hayes, a former Citigroup and UBS trader, was convicted for rigging the London Interbank Offered Rate that tracks what banks pay to borrow cash.
Challenger bank woes spread as OneSavings Bank shares tank amid tough market conditions
Profits fell 30% to £374m as the company's net interest margin suffered a squeeze thanks to a big change in borrowers' behaviour last year.
Belgian insurance giant told to abandon 'aggressive' takeover bid for Direct Line
Ageas has had a second offer of 237p-a-share, or about £3.2bn, snubbed by the Direct Line board and a top ten shareholder wants it to quit the hunt.
Shell waters down its climate change targets: Energy firm faces backlash as it doubles down on fossil fuels
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:04 PM
Shell scaled back its carbon reduction goal for 2030 and has ditched a further target for 2035 as it rethinks how it can achieve its net zero ambitions.
ALEX BRUMMER: Public interest is paramount when it comes to overseas takeovers
Newspapers are different from horseracing, hotels, football and many of the other commercial activities in which Britain's friends in the Gulf are involved.
MARKET REPORT: Another day, another takeover in deals frenzy
Tech group Smartspace Software, whose platform allows businesses to book office spaces, has agreed to a £28.35m 90p-a-share offer takeover.
Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill'
bbc.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:00 PM
Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.
FCA 'won't stand in the way' of an end to free banking, says boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 11:45 AM
Nikhil Rathi, the FCA's chief executive, said other countries already had 'fee-based approaches' to banking. In the UK, some providers like Santander already charge fees on some accounts.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment account
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 8:23 AM
Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
BUSINESS LIVE: John Lewis returns to profit; Shell boss scoops £7.9m pay package; Vistry to build more homes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 8:18 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are John Lewis Partnership, Shell, Vistry, Deliveroo, AstraZeneca, Savills and Trainline.
Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay
bbc.co.uk - 14 March 2024 6:45 AM
August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.
My son wants me to invest my pension in his business idea, but I'm worried I'll lose my money. What can I do? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 6:28 AM
My son wants me to invest my pension in his new business idea. What should I do? Money psychotherapist Vicky Reynal replies.
This is what Victoria Coren should do after Ovo 'wrongly' took money out of her account: Consumer rights lawyer DEAN DUNHAM explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 5:21 AM
Broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell (pictured) has taken to X to threaten legal action against Ovo Energy, accusing the firm of 'wrongly' taking thousands of pounds from her bank account.
Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute'
bbc.co.uk - 14 March 2024 5:17 AM
Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.
I had to get a pacemaker fitted in Lanzarote but my insurer won't pay the £8,542 bill: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 4:37 AM
While on holiday in Lanzarote, I fell ill and passed out. I was taken to hospital where over the following three days I went from intensive care to having a pacemaker fitted.
Energy boss calls for ban on old-style key and card pre-payment meters
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 4:27 AM
Utilita Energy chief executive Bill Bullen called for regulator Ofgem to stop energy companies installing any more of the devices, which require users to visit a shop to top up their credit.
Volkswagen Tiguan review: The best-selling SUV is back - is it better than ever?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:42 AM
Can the best-selling VW Tiguan third generation model be even more universally liked that its predecessor? We test drove the much-loved family SUV to find out.
Vanquis shares slump after jump in costs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 3:13 AM
The Bradford-based firm expects an adjusted return on tangible equity - net earnings divided by shareholders' equity - in the low single digits for the current financial year.
Britain's electric car driveway divide: 30% of owners can't access cheaper home charging
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:59 AM
Seven in ten EV owners mostly charge their cars at home. In contrast, just 14 per cent use the public charging network as their main supply of electricity for their vehicles, which is twice as expensive.
Insurer L&G under fire over £7.4m golden hello to new boss Antonio Simoes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:41 AM
L&G admitted that the cash and share handout was 'significant' but said it was 'critical to securing the appointment' of the former Santander boss (pictured). .
The most reliable used cars in 2024: Do you own one of the top ten?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:38 AM
These are the 10 most dependable used cars in 2024, according to Warrantywise. It has given us early access to the rankings. The big question remains: do you own one that's in the countdown?
Why it could be time for savers to snap up 5% two-year fixes: Savings expert SYLVIA MORRIS explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:13 AM
We savers love an easy-access account. There is £910bn of savings sitting in them - over three times the £269bn in fixed-rate bonds.
Britons resist five-day office week with more than half willing to take a pay cut to work more from home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:09 AM
Data from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley has found 93% expressed a strong preference for continuing in a hybrid or remote work model.
Energy firms refuse to give customers new smart meter displays
Readers have been refused the usage-tracking devices, even in cases where disabilities meant they were physically unable to read the meter and where a home had been ruined by a flood.
'We don't want your electric cars': Why half of used motor dealers are reluctant to buy second-hand EVs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 2:08 AM
More than one in three said they are 'much less interested' than a year ago in taking an EV off somebody's hands, a poll of 66 different motor traders found.
Vistry defies housebuilding gloom with plans to build 17,500 more homes in 2024
The property developer said it expects to build 17,500 more homes in 2024, up from the 16,118 delivered in 2023, thanks to a shift in its strategy.
Britain's speedy recovery has proved the doomsters wrong, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 1:58 AM
Britain may lack the dynamism of America but we should never underestimate the resilience of our services sector.
Fresh blow for City as hedge fund urges Glencore to switch listing to Sydney
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 1:57 AM
Australian hedge fund Tribeca Investment Partners wrote to Glencore's board with a list of proposals to boost the share price.
John Lewis returns to profit but staff miss out on bonus for second year running
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 March 2024 1:09 AM
John Lewis reported a surprise return to profit after a 'challenging' year, but will not pay its staff a bonus for the second year in a row.
Do Virgin Money and Tesco Bank deals signal end of the road for the original challenger banks?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 11:00 PM
In the 1990s a new kind of challenger bank emerged, hoping to disrupt the big four - but it hasn't quite worked out that way. Can they see off a spate of buyouts and competition from app-based rivals?
'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'
bbc.co.uk - 13 March 2024 5:24 PM
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.
BP abandons £1.6bn deal to buy Israeli gas group NewMed due to the war in Gaza
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:51 PM
NewMed said the process has been put on hold due to 'uncertainty created in the external environment', which is understood to mean the war.
Recession 'already over' as UK economy bounces back: Retailers and house builders drive recovery
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:01 PM
Gross domestic product grew by 0.2% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics. It comes after the economy shrank 0.1% in December.
MARKET REPORT: Balfour Beatty climbs on £100m buyback plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:00 PM
The FTSE 250 company, which develops and funds infrastructure projects in the UK, US and Hong Kong, said orders improved late last year.
Government hires M&C Saatchi to drum up support for its NatWest shares sale
M&C Saatchi is tasked with attracting a 'new generation of investors' and will publicise the sale along with market research firm Walnut Unlimited.
First annual loss for Adidas in 30 years as Kanye West split takes its toll
Rapper West (pictured), who changed his name to Ye in 2021, came under fire for a series of anti-semitic social media posts in late 2022.
I've saved £1M and need help - how do I find a financial adviser I can trust?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 10:43 AM
I've managed my own investments and savings so far, and have built up a huge sum, but am now in a position where I think I need help.
BUSINESS LIVE: GDP returns to growth; Metro Bank losses narrow; The Gym Group plots more site launches
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 10:15 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 24.36 points at 7772.17. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Metro Bank, The Gym Group, Balfour Beatty and Victoria.
Why you NEED a cash Isa this year - and how to save and invest tax-free
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 9:23 AM
Savers and investors face another tax raid this year, making it even more important that they make the most of their Isa allowance. This is what you need to know.
The Gym Group eyes 50 new site openings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 8:56 AM
During the next few years, The Gym Group plans to open around 50 new sites, with an average return of invested capital of 30 per cent over three years.
Royal floor designer Victoria confirms 1,170 job cuts as sales dwindle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 8:54 AM
AIM-listed royal floor maker Victoria said it had cut jobs, adding that revenue for the 2024 fiscal year would be lower than in the previous financial year.
DO install a car charging point but NEVER ditch a bath: Home improvements that really add value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 8:32 AM
If you are thinking of selling your property, the big question is: what are the home improvements that will help you maximise your sale price.
Banks to be given more time to investigate fraudulent payments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 7:47 AM
New legislation introduced by the Government will give UK banks the power to pause payments for up to 72 hours if they suspect a customer is being scammed.
Direct Line rejects improved £3.2bn takeover bid from Belgian rival Ageas
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 7:32 AM
Direct Line has rejected an improved takeover bid from Belgian rival Ageas, which the insurer said still 'significantly undervalued' the group.
The £8.2bn stealth tax that every family in Britain is paying
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 7:07 AM
Figures show that the taxes the Government is generating from insurance premiums are currently higher than from much despised inheritance tax.
Can I ignore a parking fine if it's not from the council? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 6:05 AM
I've received a parking ticket after I apparently overstayed the amount of time I had paid to leave my car in my local town centre car park.
Starling Bank poaches energy supplier Ovo's chief exec as it considers a listing
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:57 AM
Starling said Raman Bhatia, 45 would take over from interim chief exec John Mountain in the summer, subject to regulatory approval.
MARKET REPORT: Competition probe wipes £350m off two vet firms
The Competition and Markets Authority yesterday said it had identified 'multiple concerns' following a six-month review.
Electric car drive slams brakes on profitability at Porsche
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:55 AM
The company, which is majority owned by Volkswagen, warned profitability will be hit this year, with margins set to drop as low as 15%.
Matt Dawson: I'm 'locked and loaded' for pensions - but 'I spend an awful lot on golf'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:52 AM
Dawson was part of England's Rugby World Cup-winning team in 2003, but he had a string of jobs, including working as a PE teacher, before hitting the big time.
Would you make more money with a buy-to-let or holiday let? We reveal the best one for a retirement nest egg
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:46 AM
Last week the chancellor announced a crackdown on the holiday-let industry, which he said would level the playing field between short and long-term lets.
Santander cuts the rate on its 5.2% easy-access savings rate which proved popular last September
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:29 AM
Savers who rushed to open Santander's 5.2% best buy easy-access account in September last year will soon see the rate on their account fall.
Balfour Beatty profits sink 18% but strong UK and Hong Kong sales drive share price higher
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:23 AM
The infrastructure giant, which helped build the Channel Tunnel and Docklands Light Railway, posted a £228million underlying profit from operations in 2023.
Cuts to North Sea oil and gas investment weigh on Britain's production sector
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 March 2024 3:07 AM
Falling investment in North Sea crude and natural gas extraction helped drag Britain's production sector into contraction in the three months to January 2024, Office for National Statistics data shows.
How to deal with debt in a divorce: What are you still on the hook for after a marriage ends
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 March 2024 11:00 PM
People in debt can get divorced but will need to agree a plan or make a formal financial settlement to pay off what they owe. A legal expert explains what they need to consider.
Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home
bbc.co.uk - 12 March 2024 5:06 PM
Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.
When wind turbine blades get old what's next?
bbc.co.uk - 11 March 2024 5:01 PM
As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades.