New lender offers mortgages of six times income - is that a good idea?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 7:00 PM
A new mortgage lender is offering homebuyers and homeowners the chance to borrow up to six times their annual salary, compared to the traditional 4.5 times.
Ten cars turning 40 this year - but the milestone make them bona fide classics?
Does reaching 40 years of age guarantee that a car earns 'classic' status? Here's 10 examples of motors that arrived in 1984 - you can decide if they're deserving or not.
Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues
bbc.co.uk - 26 July 2024 2:40 PM
Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
Drax seeks new handout despite £300m buyback
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:57 PM
It has been handed more than £6billion of subsidies for the power station in Selby, North Yorkshire that generates more than 4 per cent of the UK's electricity.
Analysts rate Legal & General shares as either a 'hold' or a 'buy'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:55 PM
The £13.69billion FTSE 100 company, which takes care of £1trillion worth of retirement and other savings, is being revamped under chief executive Antonio Simoes.
RAY MASSEY: How to be a confident car buyer - or seller
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:51 PM
We speak to experts including What Car?, Which? and the motor industry's Car Dealer magazine on how to keep scammers at bay.
Birkin handbag maker Hermes bucks the trend with profit rise
The French firm's second-quarter revenue was £3.1billion, up 13 per cent year-on-year. Sales were strong everywhere but Asia.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey may hold key to decision on rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:50 PM
The nine-person Monetary Policy Committee will meet on Thursday to vote whether or not to cut for the first time in four years.
John Lewis gets go ahead to be landlord by building hundreds of flats
The group will build 353 flats at the site in Bromley, south London. It has been dabbling in endeavours aside from retail, including financial services and property services.
Co-operative Bank prepares to return to mutual ownership
The lender also completed its transformation plan which included staff cuts and a £100m IT simplification project.
MARKET REPORT: Star stock picker's exit casts gloom on Jupiter Fund Management
The FTSE 250-listed investment group reported total net outflows of £3.4billion in the six months to the end of June, up from £2.2billion at the end of last year.
Why Vodafone and BT shares are worth a call
Over the past decade, shares in these two household names have lost more two-thirds of their value. Are there compelling reasons to stay
ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor Rachel Reeves must end her deceit over economy
It undermines the credibility of a Government which seeks to position itself at home and abroad as steady hands on the tiller of state.
NatWest setback as Labour kiboshes 'Tell Sid' share sale
Rachel Reeves is keen to offer the Government's £5.6billion stake to pension funds, insurers and asset managers, rather than ordinary investors, sources say.
John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time
bbc.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:18 PM
The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money.
Seven in ten electric vehicles will be stung with the additional £410-a-year 'luxury car' premium tax when VED exemption ends next year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 6:46 AM
Tax exemptions ending on 1 April 2025 will 'create further cost barriers for drivers looking to transition to EVs,' says Auto Express.
MARKET REPORT: Centrica shares tumble as energy prices cool
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 6:26 AM
Shares in the owner of British Gas fell by almost 10pc despite the London stock market bouncing back following a tech stock meltdown on Wall Street.
Convicted Libor trader Tom Hayes takes appeal to the Supreme Court
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 6:17 AM
Tom Hayes, the first trader jailed for fixing key interest rates, has been granted permission to appeal against his criminal conviction at the UK's top court.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Shield Therapeutics energised by new iron deficiency drug
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 6:14 AM
Shield is a rarity for AIM: a drug development company that has hit a home run, meaning it has successfully developed a commercial drug.
What would 30% flat rate pension tax relief mean for YOUR retirement fund?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 5:37 AM
Tom Selby, of AJ Bell, explains whether a shake-up is likely under Labour and how it might affect pension savers.
Babcock guidance on target as global defence spending boom bolsters contractor's profits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 5:22 AM
In the year ending March 2024, the company's turnover flatlined at £4.4billion but rose by 11 per cent on an organic basis thanks to good results by its land and nuclear divisions.
Drax Group shares surge as power generation firm scores higher profits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 5:14 AM
The power generation business revealed its pre-tax profits climbed by 36.6 per cent to £463.2million in the opening six months of 2024.
Drivers 'ripped off' by fuel prices, warns watchdog
bbc.co.uk - 26 July 2024 4:50 AM
The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.
50 of the best funds and investment trusts: Our experts reveal their top ideas
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 4:12 AM
We asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.
Supermarket loyalty prices AREN'T misleading shoppers, watchdog finds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 3:43 AM
Discounted prices for users of loyalty schemes such as Tesco Clubcard or Sainsbury's Nectar are not unfair on shoppers, the Competition and Markets Authority has said.
Revolut's first move as a bank: Customers can now pay cash in... but at a cost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 3:35 AM
The digital bank has launched a cash deposit option for its 9million UK customers, though this is subject to limits and fees.
Reeves set to reveal public finance shortfall of billions
bbc.co.uk - 26 July 2024 3:11 AM
The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.
Airbus boss admits long delays in making aircraft
bbc.co.uk - 26 July 2024 2:51 AM
The plane maker has sold dozens of new jets at the Farnborough airshow, but is struggling to keep up with demand.
Babcock shrugs off legacy Royal Navy contract losses as nuclear sales power profits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 2:05 AM
Babcock said its underlying operating profits jumped by 34 per cent to £238million in the year ending March thanks to strong demand from the nuclear, land, and aviation industries.
Lloyds boss: Don't expect cheap mortgage deals as interest rates fall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:57 AM
The boss of Lloyds, Britain's biggest mortgage lender, has warned borrowers not to expect cheaper deals if the Bank of England cuts interest rates.
Better services help Revolut and fintechs rise while big banks stutter, says ALEX BRUMMER
Fintech is one of the many areas where the UK has competitive advantage. Newcomers shine by offering choices the high street banks struggle with.
Watchdog slams HSBC 'yet again' over customer blunders
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:42 AM
HSBC has been singled out by the competition watchdog for 'yet again' breaking rules about keeping customers informed.
Leasehold property owners launch legal case over 'hidden' insurance commissions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 1:00 AM
Lawyers claim up to 900,000 leaseholders across England and Wales across may have paid the charges.
NatWest to buy £2.5bn of Metro Bank mortgages as profits dip
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 12:52 AM
NatWest Group has agreed to buy a £2.5billion residential mortgage portfolio from Metro Bank after the rate at which home owners repaid their loans hit profits in the first half.
How much will YOU spend in your lifetime? New report reveals the REAL cost of living
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 July 2024 12:27 AM
The most expensive contributors to the cost of the average life are buying a home, raising children and holidays.
Broadband and phone bills set to soar AGAIN as firms eye poll tax-style price rises
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 11:56 PM
The cost of millions of mobile phone and broadband deals is set to soar, with the least well-off customers seeing the biggest price hikes of up to 11%.
Is it worth getting a student current account?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 11:00 PM
Being a student comes with a hefty price tag. For most sudents, it is their first taste of independence.
Actors go on strike over video games AI threat
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 9:44 PM
The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
What's behind the global self-storage boom?
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 4:17 PM
Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.
ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 1:31 PM
OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.
Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 1:24 PM
Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters.
Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 10:06 AM
Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.
BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds ups dividend; ITV lifted by Love Island; Unilever sales disappoint
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 9:17 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 32.66 points at 8186.35. Among the firms with updates today are Lloyds, ITV, Unilever, Vodafone, BAT, BT and AstraZeneca.
Revolut gets UK banking licence after three-year wait, allowing it to offer loans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:54 AM
Popular e-money app Revolut has received a UK banking licence from the regulator after first applying for one three years ago.
The best buy 5.1% cash Isa that's become even more attractive - Chip accepts transfers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:41 AM
Chip's Isa is a flexible, which means savers can take money out and pay it back in without using up part of your £20,000 annual Isa allowance.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment account
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:40 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.
British American Tobacco set to miss 2025 targets for 'new categories' smoking alternatives sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:22 AM
The Dunhill and Lucky Strike owner has invested billions in recent years developing e-cigarettes, heated tobacco brands and modern oral products amidst growing demand for healthier alternatives.
I'm about to inherit £200,000, what should I do with it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:21 AM
In a few months I'm due an inheritance of £200,000 from my dad's estate and I have no idea what to do with it.
Mortgage rate battle steps up as Barclays and TSB cut costs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 8:12 AM
Moves from the two banks follow Nationwide's mortgage cuts yesterday that saw the cheapest five-year fix deal dip below 4% for the first time since February.
Last chance to get 5.78% from this 365-day savings deal that beats one-year fixes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 7:53 AM
Savers can still beat the best one-year fix with a 365-day savings account paying 5.78 per cent if they sign up this week.
US economy picks up amid heated presidential campaign
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 7:25 AM
Despite steady growth, the economy is a top concern for voters in the US presidential election.
Royal Mint to stop making coins from scratch after 1,100 years - with staff mining circuit boards for gold instead
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:55 AM
A Royal Mint insider told This is Money it will now import coin 'blanks' from countries such as Germany and Turkey.
Best credit cards rated: Top for cashback, rewards and clearing debt
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:42 AM
This is Money has scoured the market and picked out the best credit card deals to help you make the most of your money - whatever you plan to pay for on plastic.
Soaring interest rates pushing hundreds of thousands of Brits 'into poverty', research warns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:38 AM
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said the number is likely to have risen by 320,000 between December 2021 and December 2023
The 12 VERY best mortgage deals on offer right now as lenders battle for customers
We have taken a look at the best deals on the market for first-time buyers and home movers and those remortgaging, factoring in both fees and rates.
Lloyds hikes dividend but profits slump as mortgages struggle and savers seek better rates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:35 AM
Lloyds had enjoyed bumper results as the Bank of England hiked base rate, enabling it to raise mortgage costs faster than it paid out more to savers.
What will Labour mean for your pension? Top questions (and answers) revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:22 AM
The election of a Labour government has prompted a influx of questions from This is Money readers - we explain what you need to know.
Should you buy or sell shares in the Magnificent 7? Experts give their verdict on each one
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 6:12 AM
More than £500billion was wiped off the Magnificent 7 tech stocks as results from Tesla and Alphabet triggered shockwaves - but is this a chance to buy?
Twenty-year-old gold Lamborghini Diablo with 500 miles on the clock is set to fetch a huge price at auction
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 5:22 AM
Just 42 examples of this ultra-rare Diablo variant were produced, with the auction house in charge of finding its new owner saying it 'takes desirability to the next level'.
The outlook for the UK economy is looking rosy, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 5:17 AM
Business confidence is up, with companies reporting the fastest manufacturing growth in two years and the strongest inflow of new orders since April last year.
No new coins ordered by the Treasury this year
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 4:51 AM
The Treasury has denied that coppers will be scrapped completely but none will be minted in 2024.
UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 4:39 AM
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects
CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher
bbc.co.uk - 25 July 2024 2:56 AM
Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.
Number of people who 'mainly' use cash RISES as Crowdstrike outage highlights risk of reliance on cards
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 2:14 AM
There was an uptick in people using physical money in 2023 - though most prefer cards and digital payments and two thirds say they would be comfortable leaving their wallet at home.
MARKET REPORT: Aston Martin in fast lane as supercar sales surge
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 1:29 AM
Aston Martin cruised ahead as the company cashed in on wealthy buyers snapping up supercars.
Middle class shoppers flock back to Waitrose as supermarket slashes prices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 12:38 AM
Shoppers have returned to Waitrose as troubled Asda continues to haemorrhage customers.
Gucci-owner Kering rocked by global luxury sales slowdown
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 12:36 AM
Gucci's owner reported a fresh slump in sales as the storm clouds hanging over the luxury goods industry continue to darken.
Is being a Nimby really that bad? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 July 2024 12:07 AM
Does it matter if you're a 'super' nimby? And if you do want to fight back against developments in your area, what's the sensible way to do it?
Renault offers DIVORCE money back pledge on new electric Scenic family car - but there's a catch
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 11:54 PM
The French car maker is introducing 'Relationship Breakdown Cover' for its new family EV to guarantee a refund to couples who divorce or dissolve a civil partnership after taking delivery.
NatWest steals 83k new customers away from other banks with its £200 switching bonus
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 11:49 PM
NatWest reeled in 83,131 new bank account switchers in the first three months of this year.
On-street charging costs fall by 12% in a boost to driveway-less EV owners
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 11:19 PM
Peak charging rates fell by 8p in June, while off-peak rates fell by 3p. These savings will help EV owners who're reliant on slow public charging.
Roofer charged me then never turned up... why can't I use Checkatrade's guarantee? CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 10:00 PM
The roofer has been banned from Checkatrade, but I've been told I don't qualify for its compensation scheme.
This is the moment to champion cash and ensure its survival as a payment choice for the next generation, says LEE BOYCE
After years of being mollycoddled into paying for goods and services in the form of card transactions, cash and its importance have taken centre stage.
I accidentally bought a cannabis farm house: Can I get my money back?
The seller had been renting the home out and claimed not to know anything about any illegal activities - but the property has what I now know to be some tell-tale signs.
Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'
bbc.co.uk - 24 July 2024 4:09 PM
A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.
What next for mortgage rates?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 9:40 AM
Mortgage rates are moving downwards, with the cheapest five-year fix having dipped below 4 per cent today for the first time since February.
BUSINESS LIVE: Aston Martin losses accelerate; Informa to buy Ascential; Reckitt strategy shake-up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 9:09 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 13.68 points at 8153.69. Among the firms with updates today are Aston Martin, Informa, Ascential, Reckitt, EasyJet and Marston's.
More than 350 vehicles are stolen every day as Britain's car crimewave shows no sign of slowing, official figures reveal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 8:03 AM
Some 129,159 vehicles were pinched between April 2023 and March 2024, compared to 130,119 for same period in 2022-23, ONS data shows.
EasyJet forecasts record summer as peak season profits take off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 6:18 AM
EasyJet anticipates a record-breaking summer this year after the airline posted higher profits on soaring demand.
Over £1bn lost to fees on pensions moved from work plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 6:12 AM
Hidden fees and complicated charges on pension funds are wiping up to a fifth off retirement savings, provider People's Partnership warns.
Kamala Harris' policies could add billions to US national debt, says Maggie Pagano
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 5:23 AM
In the first 24 hours after President Biden was forced out of the race, the Democratic frontrunner to replace him had pulled in $250m in online donations and big donor promises for her campaign.
My hotel had broken air-con, no veggie meals and my flight was delayed. How much can I claim? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 5:01 AM
I've just had the holiday from hell. It was supposed to be an all-inclusive, four-star dream package holiday, but it was ruined.
Pension blunder at DWP discovered by Steve Webb means thousands could be underpaid Universal Credit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 4:24 AM
Claimants who save into pensions could be in line for increases, plus arrears, after the potentially vast - and costly - error was uncovered by our columnist.
What does the 'two-child benefit cap' really mean and how would scrapping it affect you?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 4:10 AM
The policy limits the amount of universal credit given to families with more than two children born after April 2017.
DVLA private plate auction - some cost £70 and could offer an investment bargain
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 3:52 AM
The DVLA's registration plate timed auction runs 24-30 July with a spread of plates celebrating this summer of sport, music and pop culture offering returns on investment.
How towns and villages across Britain could soon be left without a cash machine
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 3:14 AM
Some areas of London and the East of England would have no ATM machines within the next two years if the current trend of closures continues.
Informa strikes deal to buy rival events organiser Ascential for £1.2bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 2:25 AM
Under the proposed deal, Ascential investors will receive £5.68 per share, a premium of around 53 per cent to the FTSE 250 firm's closing share price on Monday.
Best fixed-rate mortgages dip below 4% for first time since February after Nationwide cuts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 2:21 AM
Britain's biggest building society Nationwide will reduce rate across its two, three and five-year fixed rate products.
Small businesses can now get 5.15% interest on their cash with Lightyear
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 1:47 AM
Lightyear, which launched in the UK in 2021 by former Wise staff as a rival to the likes of Freetrade, has today launched accounts for small businesses.
Monzo customers will soon be able to merge old pension pots in the app
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 1:29 AM
Monzo has launched Monzo Pension, a tool which will allow customers to round up all their existing personal and workplace pensions and hold them in one place.
Aston Martin losses widen and debts soar amid £2bn long-term growth investment
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 1:21 AM
Aston Martin reported a bigger loss for the first half of the year, as the luxury car maker made fewer vehicles and its debts continued to climb.
LVMH boss hails 'remarkable resilience' amid luxury slowdown
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 1:05 AM
LVMH is the latest luxury goods giant to be hit by a slowdown in demand for high-end fashion.
Rolls-Royce roars back into fast-growing short-haul aircraft market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 1:02 AM
Rolls-Royce has taken a major step in its return to the market for short-haul aircraft by beginning work on a smaller version of its new Ultrafan engine.
MARKET REPORT: Compass Group points north as workers return to office
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 12:53 AM
Compass Group is cashing in on workers returning to office canteens and snubbing pricier High Street restaurants.
Most landlords happy to install an EV charger for tenants - but who should pay?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 12:09 AM
New research shows 86% of freehold landlords with a suitable property would be happy to install an EV charger if a tenant requested one.
Fuller's toasts Euros boost as easing inflation lifts margins
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 July 2024 12:06 AM
The pub and hotel operator, which runs 332 sites across southern England, reported its like-for-like turnover grew by 5.3 per cent in the 16 weeks ending 20 July.
Watchdog uses new powers to protect cash - here's what it's making banks do
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 11:49 PM
Banks and building societies will have to asses local gaps in access to cash under new rules announced by the FCA.
I'm a savings expert - here's how banks are quoting incorrect rules for cash Isas
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 11:44 PM
Big banks and building societies are giving incorrect information to savers about Isas, I can reveal.
How to rent the home you want in a hot market... as each property has 17 tenants competing for it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 10:00 PM
Renters are still having to compete fiercely for properties, according to the property website Rightmove. Here's how to stand out from the crowd.
The man who thinks he's cracked the trick to winning the Lottery reveals his secrets - and is so convinced they'll work he already has the champagne on standby
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 7:23 PM
Retired entertainer Ray Spiller, 71, is so convinced he will win the National Lottery that he has a few bottles of champagne waiting to celebrate.
Exposed: The nefarious French taxi drivers scamming British tourists out of thousands of pounds - and how to spot them
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 12:07 PM
British tourists travelling to Paris are being targeted by a network of taxi scammers waiting to trick arrivals at airports, train stations and museums, French police chiefs have told Money Mail.
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 10:11 AM
Retired entertainer Ray Spiller, 70, is so convinced he will win the National Lottery that he has a few bottles of champagne waiting to celebrate. He has enjoyed entering since it started 30 years ago.
Tesco Bank said my car hit a taxi and doubled my premium... even though it was parked securely at the airport: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 9:31 AM
Tesco Bank has more than doubled my car insurance renewal premium because it says there is a claim outstanding on the policy that has damaged my no claims bonus.
How you could profit from the sneaker wars, just like Wall Street is planning to: Nike shares have plunged, Adidas is at war with Bella Hadid - but investors are still betting on big sport
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 9:26 AM
Trainers, kicks, sneakers or creps. Whatever you call this form of footwear, almost everyone wears them, leading to forecasts that the global market could be worth £92billion by 2032.
BUSINESS LIVE: TSB profits plummet; Mobile network licence fees review
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 9:14 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 31.41 points at 8167.37. Among firms with updates today are TSB, SThree, Compass, Fuller, Smith & Turner, Audioboom and Mitie.
Vast majority of people contacting DWP about state pension are 'satisfied' official report finds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 7:58 AM
The level of positive feedback is consistently above DWP's benchmark of 85%, according to the report from the National Audit Office.
'Dr Doom' who predicted the great financial crash says a Trump win could be BAD for your money - here's how to protect your investments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 7:31 AM
'Dr Doom' - also known as the Nobel prize-winning economist Nouriel Roubini - warns that another Trump presidency could spark a trade war that might hit stock markets.
Reform business rates, says Superdrug boss Peter Macnab
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 7:17 AM
Like other retail chiefs, Macnab sees such change as essential to the creation of 'vibrant' shopping hubs across the country.
LVMH-backed private equity fund buys £1.5bn Bicester Village stake
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 7:16 AM
A firm backed by LVMH has bought a stake in the owner of Bicester Village in a £1.5bn deal.
Annuities are back in demand - why pension savers are interested again
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 5:31 AM
An annuity converts your savings into a guaranteed income for life, or for a specific amount of time.
Audioboom eyes US listing after podcast firm takes £7m hit from iOS changes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 5:00 AM
Audioboom is considering a US listing as part of efforts to boost shareholder returns, with the group's chief executive convinced its shares are 'significantly undervalued'.
Beazley shares rebound as Lloyd's of London insurer shrugs off global tech chaos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 4:15 AM
Beazley shares regained have ground after the insurer said last week's global tech meltdown 'will not change' its full-year performance expectations.
Ofcom to review mobile network operator licence fees after BT request
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 2:11 AM
The media regulator currently charges licence fees to companies like EE, Vodafone, and O2 for using three spectrum bands: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz.
MARKET REPORT: Rentokil shares surge as ex-BT boss eyes bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 1:25 AM
Shares in the Royal rat catcher topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard as it emerged as a takeover target.
Carpetright rescue deal puts 1,500 jobs at risk
More than 1,500 jobs are set to go at Carpetright after a rescue deal by the founding family saved only part of the company.
Britain's best entrepreneurs revealed - the top ten who went from starting small to big things
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 1:16 AM
Top of the pile is chemicals king and Manchester United part-owner Jim Ratcliffe (pictured), whose Ineos weighs in at £29 billion.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Recruitment firms are facing a challenging time
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 1:11 AM
Hays, Page Group and Robert Walters have told investors that elections and macroeconomic volatility are depressing job activity.
Five ways to dodge investing blindspots: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
Sometimes we are blindsided by changes that come seemingly out of the blue. But we are just as capable of being caught out by changes that are - in hindsight - obvious.
Poorest pensioners have seen smaller income boosts than richer peers, finds IFS report
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 1:02 AM
Average income of the poorest pensioners has risen 5% since 2011, compared with a 12% hike for all those aged 66 and over, and 13% for workers.
Property purchases by landlords fall to 14-year low as rents keep rising
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 1:01 AM
Only one in ten homes sold during the first half of this year went to a buy-to-let investor, which could make it harder for tenants to find a home they can afford.
When will you retire? The dream age is 62 - but reality is grim for many savers
An additional 1.2million adults are now NOT on track for even a basic standard of living in retirement compared with last year, according to the Scottish Widows study.
London IPO for Canal+ a 'big loss' for Macron, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 12:47 AM
One of France's most influential and colourful media tycoons, Vincent Bollore, has chosen the London Stock Exchange to list his global TV arm, Canal+ , rather than stay in Paris.
Harland & Wolff shipyard rescue 'too risky' for taxpayers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 12:46 AM
The Business Secretary yesterday said he was confident Royal Navy warships will be built in Belfast - despite ruling out a government rescue for troubled manufacturer Harland & Wolff.
Labour to 'call in' £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 12:44 AM
Labour will 'call in' the £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail by a billionaire dubbed the Czech Sphinx, the Business Secretary said yesterday.
English winemaker Gusbourne up for sale
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 July 2024 12:23 AM
English winemaker Gusbourne has effectively been put up for sale.
BT fined £17.5m by Ofcom for 'catastrophic' emergency call failures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 11:53 PM
BT, which manages the 999 system, sustained a network fault on June 25, 2023, lasting more than ten hours.
Is it cheaper to extend the lease on my flat now that marriage value is being abolished?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 11:00 PM
I noticed that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was passed in May and I have heard that marriage value has been abolished. Will this make it cheaper to extend my lease?
Record number of drivers are being caught and fined for ignoring smart motorway rules
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 4:01 PM
The shocking number of people flouting the rules is the latest in a string of concerns over smart motorways.
What makes an athletics track fast?
bbc.co.uk - 22 July 2024 4:01 PM
The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster.
Just one in eight would-be first-time buyers can afford average starter home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 9:39 AM
High house prices, increasing living costs, insufficient savings, rising rents and mortgage rates have all combined to push home ownership out of reach for many.
BUSINESS LIVE: BT fined over 999 failings; Entain names CEO; UK dividends hit record high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 9:09 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 43.06 at 8198.78. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are BT Group, Entain, Vodafone and Ocado.
Do I have to declare capital gains and dividends if they are tax-free?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 8:23 AM
I held some shares in investment trusts outside of an Isa and sold them all in March, so that I could take my profits before the capital gains tax allowance was cut.
Britain's best property bargains: Twenty houses YOU could buy for £50,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 7:27 AM
Owning a house seems like a distant dream for many Britons. But it is still possible to land a bargain - even if you're budget is just a fraction of the UK average house price.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Destiny Pharma set to join growing list of small firms delisting
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 6:40 AM
SMALL CAP IDEA: The clinical-stage biotechnology company is currently seeking a partner to advance the phase III development of its anti-infective XF-73 Nasal.
Anglo American may go cap-in-hand to new National Wealth Fund
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 5:08 AM
The future of Anglo's Woodsmith project has been thrown into fresh doubt.
Ladbrokes owner Entain hires Gavin Isaacs as its next chief executive
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 4:40 AM
Gavin Isaacs will join the Coral and Foxy Bingo owner on 2 September, having spent more than 25 years in the sports betting, gaming and lottery sectors.
What it really costs to move to Cyprus: You'll get tax benefits, a much cheaper cost of living and home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 4:15 AM
For many years, Sue and Allan Griffiths thought they might retire to Spain but then they discovered the option of Cyprus instead.
NOMURA INDIA EQUITY FUND: Passage to India that could give you years of handsome returns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 3:23 AM
The fund has turned a £100 investment into £156 over three years - compared to £149 for the average India fund.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: We tipped loungers at 200p, now they're 281p and could rise further
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 3:18 AM
It is enough to whet the appetite, but would-be investors need to understand the firm's prospects before deciding whether to jump in, keep holding or call last orders.
Ocado agrees robotic warehouse deal with US retailer Kroger
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 2:53 AM
Ocado's key tech business has been handed another boost after US retailer Kroger placed a 'wide-ranging' order to automate processes in its customer fulfilment centres.
Get the over-50s back to work to boost Britain's wealth, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 2:48 AM
What's ironic is that in an age when everyone is obsessed about diversity, age diversity hardly gets a look-in.
Profits NOT cancelled as dramas boost ITV
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 2:42 AM
The FTSE 100 company has banked on the success of the advertising-funded platform ITV X, which can be viewed ad-free for a subscription.
Could YOU buy a pub? Read our guide to doing a Clarkson - and whether to chip in to save your local
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 2:37 AM
Jeremy Clarkson has invested almost £1million into buying his own pub in the Cotswolds - but how easy is it to make a profit from running a pub?
The UK economy Labour has inherited isn't that bad, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 12:31 AM
Painting the gloomiest picture of an inheritance allows an incoming government wiggle room and time.
Pension firm demand £95,000 back for error that was all its fault: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 July 2024 12:00 AM
It wants me to repay £45,000 of the lump sum and a further £50,000 which it says has been overpaid as monthly pension.
Post Office in turmoil as top lawyer Ben Foat steps back
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 11:57 PM
Ben Foat has taken a leave of absence on full pay from his role as the group's general counsel - the top in-house legal role at the taxpayer-owned organisation.
U.S. tech giants set to bank 'monster' £82bn earnings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 11:56 PM
The 'Magnificent Seven' - Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Nvidia, Tesla and Apple - are expected to post sales totalling £365billion and profits of £81.9billion.
An AbFab car sale: Alfa Romeo used by Jennifer Saunders' character in classic episode going to auction for £30k
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 10:13 PM
The Alfa Romeo convertible was used by Jennifer Saunders ' character Edina in an episode where she is forced to economise and give up her chauffeur-driven car.
How much tax will I pay on a deferred state pension lump sum under pre-2016 rules? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 10:00 PM
If you deferred under the pre-2016 state pension system you get a lump sum option. Steve Webb explains the tax rules - and what happens if you die before taking it.
The 10 inanimate objects drivers most commonly hit in single vehicle crashes
While you might think kerbed wheels are the most common misjudgements made by motorists, there's one other type of item drivers accidentally steer into more often.
One-off payouts push UK dividends to record £37bn in second quarter - but mining sector weighs on growth
Headline figures show dividends rose 11.2% to £36.7bn in the second quarter, according to Computershare's Dividend Monitor.
Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery
bbc.co.uk - 21 July 2024 4:04 PM
A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.
Leonardo pitches for £1bn MoD deal to replace Puma helicopters
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 1:50 PM
The Italian-owned firm is battling with rivals Airbus and America's Lockheed Martin for the Ministry of Defence contract.
Rentokil a target as Philip Jansen eyes private equity takeover
Jansen is seeking private equity funding for a deal that would see him become executive chairman.
How YOU can profit from the Rachel Reeves planning revolution - these are the companies to invest in as Labour rips up planning rules to build 1.5million homes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 10:59 AM
Here's what you need to know about the Labour's planning revolution - from the obstacles to the opportunities that could allow you to make the most of a future construction boom.
Ex-Asos chief Nick Beighton joins Shein backlash
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 1:55 AM
Nick Beighton is the latest industry figure to raise questions about the Singapore-based firm.
CITY WHISPERS: Why Ocado spells out success for Morrisons
Morrisons boss Take Rami Baitieh's go-to acronym is none other than... Ocado.
Graham Gooch recalls how a cricket revolution boosted his finances
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 1:20 AM
Packer changed everything - coloured clothes, white balls, franchise cricket. Now average players are millionaires, and it all started there.
How half a million homeowners will dodge a mortgage rate hike
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 1:09 AM
Those lucky homeowners will not have to find a penny more in monthly repayments until 2027, according to the Bank of England.
What is ghost charging and how are half of EV owners using it to get priority?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 July 2024 1:07 AM
Half of electric car drivers admit to 'ghost charging' - a dirty tactic used to get priority parking at supermarkets, restaurants and shopping centres.
Former BT boss eyes bid to trap rat-catcher Rentokil
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 July 2024 1:52 PM
Philip Jansen is seeking private equity funding for a deal that would see him become executive chairman.
The Suzuki Swift is agile, cheap and lots of fun, says RAY MASSEY
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 July 2024 11:44 AM
The new fourth generation model is no exception. It's not the cheapest budget car on the market but it does offer value for money.
How big should your emergency savings fund REALLY be?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 July 2024 12:48 AM
Savers could need up to £50,000 to have a sufficient emergency savings pot depending on their age and circumstances.
How a single IT update caused global havoc
bbc.co.uk - 19 July 2024 5:05 AM
Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.