I fear Labour will rip up the rules and raid our pensions - and this bombshell revelation from the party's new henchman gives the game away, reveals JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 3:30 AM
Although the embattled Chancellor of the Exchequer was given a temporary reprieve last week, make no mistake: Rachel Reeves remains under acute pressure.
Pod Point cuts revenue forecasts due to weakness in UK electric vehicle market
www.standard.co.uk - 20 January 2025 3:21 AM
The company said it expects to have delivered revenues of £53 million in 2024, having previously pointed towards revenues of £60 million.
Chancellor urges regulators to ‘tear down’ red tape in bid for growth
www.standard.co.uk - 20 January 2025 3:17 AM
It came after fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in November.
Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
bbc.co.uk - 20 January 2025 3:14 AM
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.
UK economy to grow by 1.6% this year after weaker-than-expected 2024 – IMF
www.standard.co.uk - 20 January 2025 3:11 AM
The improved growth prospects will provide a boost for under-pressure Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
KPMG being probed by accounting watchdog over Entain audit
www.standard.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:58 AM
The Financial Reporting Council said it had launched an investigation into KPMG’s work on Entain’s 2022 accounts.
Investment trusts make final investor pleas ahead of Saba takeover votes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:49 AM
European Smaller Companies Trust and Edinburgh Worldwide have followed investment trust peers in making their final pleas to shareholders to reject proposed takeovers by Saba Capital.
Just one in 20 are free of any financial worry... and half say their health suffers as a result
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:40 AM
While the number of people concerned has remained largely stable since 2023, the number of people concerned that they can't afford the basics has risen by 10%.
What is the state pension triple lock - and why is it due to rise £902?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:32 AM
The triple lock pledge means the state pension should increase every year by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent.
Bitcoin price rockets to new record high of $108k ahead of Trump inauguration
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:30 AM
The cryptocurrency jumped nearly 7% to over $108,000, tearing past the previous record.
Is China poised to buy German car factories facing closure?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:24 AM
China is said to be eyeing up German automotive factories heading for closure, in a bid to grow its influence within the heart of European car manufacturing.
Mirror publisher Reach flags £5m pension funding shortfall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:17 AM
Newspaper and media group Reach has flagged around £5million in extra costs after the publisher discovered a 'historical error' related to the funding of a legacy pension scheme.
Revealed: How much an adult child living at home costs you per year (and how to get them out!)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:36 AM
No rent, food magically appearing in the fridge and washing done on demand - it's little wonder some adult children choose to stay in the family home.
FEDERATED HERMES US SMID EQUITY FUND: Tortoise CAN beat the hare
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:35 AM
Like many other US smaller companies' funds, it often gets the cold shoulder because it doesn't invest in the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
Millions of taxpayers who donate to charity miss out on tax refunds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:34 AM
Higher-rate taxpayers risk losing an average of £159 - while additional-rate taxpayers could miss out on as much as £198.75.
Burberry boss battles takeover rumours as investors hope for a revival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:33 AM
Speculation has been rife that Burberry's weak share price, down more than 60 per cent since April 2023, has left it vulnerable to predators.
Champagne sales slump as fizz fans find little to cheer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:32 AM
The grim verdict came from Maxime Toubart, president of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons, the growers' trade union in the French region.
Will Reeves change her dismal tune on the UK economy in Davos? HAMISH MCRAE
The World Economic Forum is where the world's leaders gather and converse about the future of the world economy.
Businesses face backlash for championing woke campaigns, says new report
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:31 AM
A major global report suggested there was growing scepticism of firms taking on 'societal issues'.
TSB let fraudster open an account in my name: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:27 AM
I asked if the account could be closed as it was not opened by me, and could the bank say if there was an outstanding balance. Both requests were refused.
How could Chancellor create Budget that's SO BAD for women? asks Pets At Home boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:24 AM
Lyssa McGowan is concerned by the National Insurance and minimum wage increases announced by Reeves.
D-Day looms for BP boss as oil giant trails its rivals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:22 AM
Sources close to the company say there is growing frustration over the firm's direction, adding that the investor update on February 26 is now a 'huge day for him personally'.
Chancellor urged to rule out fresh pension tax raid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:21 AM
Industry experts want guarantees from the Chancellor that pension savings will not be targeted as she looks to plug a hole in the nation's finances.
I treated myself to a £10k oven after Masterchef: If ANGELLICA BELL splashes out, it has to last
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:14 AM
Angellica started as a presenter on CBBC in 2000 and has been working in television and radio for almost 25 years.
Why experts fear Labour is planning a new pensions raid - and what it would mean for YOU
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:55 AM
You know the state pension triple lock is in trouble when the minister drafted in to oversee pensions policy has previously labelled it 'silly' - even if that was five years ago.
The US wants tax cuts while the UK hikes taxes, says ALEX BRUMMER: That won't help us catch up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:48 AM
Across the globe other central banks have little choice but to hold the greenback, so for the moment fiscal discipline can be averted. The UK enjoys no such advantage.
I bumped a parked car in the car park - what should I do?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:16 AM
A common question motorists ask is: what do I do if I bump someone's car in the car park? We've asked the experts so you know how to cover yourself.
Asking prices rise £6,000 in a MONTH - but 2025 is still a buyer's market says Rightmove
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:14 AM
Price rises may begin to slow soon, the portal said, as a record number of sellers have put their home on the market since Boxing Day.
I put my state pension on hold and I'm owed £40,000 - how do I 're-retire'? STEVE WEBB replies
I was born in 1949 and when I reached retirement age at 65 I started to draw my state pension. After a few years I realised I could 'de-retire' which I did several years ago.
Cash Isa battle sees Trading 212 hike best rate TWICE in one week - how to bag 5.1%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:11 AM
Trading 212's double hike this week comes as an easy access cash Isa battle has been reignited, with rival Plum having also raised its rate to 5.06 per cent.
'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'
bbc.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:00 AM
Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.
Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss
bbc.co.uk - 19 January 2025 9:55 PM
Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
New rights for working families with babies in neonatal care
www.standard.co.uk - 19 January 2025 6:11 PM
Ministers said they wanted to tackle difficulties parents face when their baby is in neonatal care such as having to return to work.
New agreement to enable UK-qualified professionals to work in Switzerland
www.standard.co.uk - 19 January 2025 4:01 PM
It replaces a similar agreement that was in place while the UK was departing the EU which expired at the end of 2024.
Britain risks clean power skills shortage, says Siemens Energy UK boss
The head of the UK’s biggest wind turbine maker said the sector will need about 500,000 more skilled workers amid the push towards net zero.
High taxes are putting tourists off from UK, ministers told
The World Travel and Tourism Council said the Government has ‘a unique opportunity to change the trajectory of travel and tourism’.
Nine-in-10 people ‘as worried’ about paying energy bills as last year
Energy bills rose again in January, as the new polling prompted fresh calls for a social tariff to help consumers.
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
bbc.co.uk - 19 January 2025 12:17 PM
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too?
bbc.co.uk - 19 January 2025 4:50 AM
Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.
Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister
bbc.co.uk - 19 January 2025 4:20 AM
Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.
What you need to know to cash in on the weight-loss revolution. Our expert guide to investing in the fat-jab companies that could help you pile ON the pounds!
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 January 2025 3:54 AM
Now might be an interesting time to have a dabble, as sector specialists, including the market leaders, have experienced falling prices in recent months.
Labour's defence review could drag on until autumn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 January 2025 2:46 AM
The news comes as incoming US president Trump piles pressure on Nato allies to pull their weight by increasing how much they spend on defence.
Children's homes run by private equity rake in millions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 January 2025 2:21 AM
The companies include outfits controlled by private equity firms, as well as the daughter of a former City stockbroker linked to fraud.
Shein backlash fails to deter shoppers: 'I spend £20 a month'
bbc.co.uk - 18 January 2025 5:07 PM
Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.
'I live with my mum because I can't afford to move out'
bbc.co.uk - 18 January 2025 5:03 PM
Living with your parents in your 20s and 30s has its challenges, but many can't afford to move out.
Nicola's 9 to 5: Should I ask my hot co-worker on a date?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 1:56 PM
Can you suggest a way for me to suggest a coffee outside the office or a drink to see how he may feel and how we could start something.
City regulator 'incapable' of protecting investment firms from takeovers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 1:51 PM
Baroness Sharon Bowles said that the corporate raid on the investment trust industry had been encouraged by the FCA being too slow to respond to problems in the sector.
Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban
bbc.co.uk - 18 January 2025 1:42 PM
Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.
RAY MASSEY: Dacia finally reveals Bigster price range
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 6:56 AM
The spacious new five-seater SUV, which I crawled over at the Paris Motor Show, has three trim levels.
How to find US stocks that will make you say God Bless America!
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 6:54 AM
Despite the stellar stock market gains of 2024, an era of American exceptionalism seems to be only just beginning, which means that ignoring the US could be costly.
As Rick Stein goes back to 1975 prices at his restaurant, JEFF PRESTRIDGE explains why butter is no longer 11p
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 6:51 AM
How kind it would be on our pockets if the High Street did a 'Rick Stein' and charged us 1975 prices for a wee while (four days in Rick's case).
Toymaker Character confident as it battles tough market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 3:58 AM
The business said early signs show new products such as a £30 Cotton Candy Maker are proving popular.
ALEX BRUMMER: Digging deep for deals in the mining sector
Conditions for deals in 2025 should be much better. Global interest rates are coming down, which lowers the cost of leverage.
Goldman boss given £67m bonus to remain in role for five years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 3:55 AM
The bank handed David Solomon a bumper pay rise amid tough competition for 'the best talent' including from asset managers and private equity firms.
MARKET REPORT: US activist investor takes pot shot at engineer Smiths Group
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 3:44 AM
It is calling for Smiths, founded in 1851, to explore a break-up or sell itself in entirety.
Rio Tinto talks with Glencore to trigger merger mania
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 January 2025 3:41 AM
A tie-up would have created a nearly £130billion behemoth that would have toppled BHP from its top spot as the world's biggest miner.
HMRC tax return deadline looms: Who needs to file for self-assessment?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 11:00 PM
With just two weeks to go before all self-assessment tax returns must be filed, it is important to make sure that you won't get stung by a fine from the tax office.
The investment trust sector will never be the same after Saba's intervention, says MIKE SHEEN
Boaz Weinstein slammed the 'jingoism' of the British financial press and City figures earlier this week as he laid on an unusual but highly consequential charm offensive.
Inheritance tax on pensions could make probate delays WORSE, experts warn
Plans to make pensions liable for inheritance tax from spring 2027 is likely to lengthen delays to getting probate, say finance experts.
I have 22 completed football tournament sticker albums - is my collection valuable? DAN HATFIELD replies
I have a collection of sticker albums, predominantly 'Panini', for football tournaments (World Cup and Euros) dating back to Euro 88 in West Germany.
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 6:13 PM
He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.
Most popular colours for new cars revealed - with one noughties shade bouncing back...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 4:01 PM
For the seventh year in a row grey has topped the new car colour charts, 2024 figures from the SMMT confirm. But there's a new entrant in the top three...
Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 2:31 PM
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
FTSE 100 tops 8,500 to hit new record on hopes of rate cuts to boost flat economy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:09 PM
The new all-time closing high came on the back of a weaker pound, which was trading at $1.22 against the dollar, and expectations of further interest rate cuts.
Three fund ideas for 2025: Expert picks on bonds, US shares and why a bit of gold could pay off for investors
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:08 PM
Hargreaves Lansdown's experts have picked funds that they think should do well through the year ahead. Simon Lambert gets the lowdown.
How much money are homeowners now making when they sell? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 10:12 AM
How much homeowners are making when they come to sell up is shrinking - new data shows home-selling profits are at its lowest point for nearly a decade.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 9:05 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.
Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 8:07 AM
Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.
Everyman suffers box office slump as Joker sequel disappoints
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 8:03 AM
Shares in the cinema chain plummeted 12.2 per cent to 44.3p by the late afternoon, taking their losses over the past year to around 28 per cent.
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 7:57 AM
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Fiinu agrees AI deal with UK bank
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 7:33 AM
Gloomy economic data did little to suppress London stocks this week, as a bumper performance across the board saw a heap of winners
When will EV charge pricing be shown on signs at petrol stations?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 7:23 AM
When will EV charging stations have live pricing in the same way fuel stations do? And how do you know how much a charge will cost? Here's our guide to EV charging pricing.
Backlash against Freetrade deal intensifies as chief executive posts on investor forum
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 6:05 AM
Chief executive Nebehej posted: 'I appreciate that for many of you who backed us after our Series B this means that your investment is being realised at a loss.'
DFS on track to double profits - but furniture demand remains 'subdued'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 5:28 AM
The furniture retailer now forecasts profits for the six months ending 29 December to be around £16million to £17million, a gain of between £7million and £8million on the same period last year.
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 5:08 AM
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.
Banks could offer more large mortgages as Labour urges regulators to relax rules
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 5:01 AM
Proposed rule changes could help first-time buyers borrow more, but also mean higher mortgage payments and greater risk.
Can first-time buyers still buy a home before stamp duty jumps on 1 April?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 4:41 AM
First-time buyers are rushing to buy homes before the thresholds change on 1 April. We asked experts how they can give themselves the best chance.
Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts
bbc.co.uk - 17 January 2025 4:40 AM
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.
Polestar 7 confirmed - and it'll be a premium compact SUV EV
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 4:27 AM
Scandi EV brand Polestar has confirmed it will be launching a premium compact SUV EV, joining the fastest growing and most profitable market segment.
Our daughter won't be able to afford to live in our house after we die - what can we do?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 2:58 AM
My daughter, her partner, child and baby due this spring live with us as they cannot afford to rent or buy somewhere. Lawyer Rachel Waller tackles the issue.
Is Savills right to expect a commercial property revival in 2025? Three experts have their say
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:57 AM
Savills is upbeat about the prospects for the commercial property industry. This is Money spoke to three experts to see if they agree with Savills' analysis.
Retail sales shrink over crucial festive trading period
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated retail sales volumes contracted by 0.3 per cent between November and December.
William Hill owner Evoke on a roll as turnaround strategy starts to pay off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:48 AM
Shares in William Hill owner Evoke rose on Friday after the gambling group lifted profit guidance, following a second consecutive quarter of revenue growth.
Is it time to fix your energy deal? LEE BOYCE thinks it is - here's what to do
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:20 AM
Where the price cap heads next though is what makes a fix look more tempting right now.
Under-siege investment trusts urge investors: Go out and vote
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:19 AM
Saba Capital, run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein (pictured) said the leaders of the trusts have 'failed shareholders' and made poor decisions.
War on investor democracy: Saba's assault on UK trusts should never have been allowed to happen, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:17 AM
Saba Capital, run by the aggressive activist investor Boaz Weinstein (pictured) has set its sights on seven UK investment trusts calling for major shake-ups
Warning over 20p rise in the price of a pint sounded by Young's pub boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:16 AM
Young's plans to raise prices by up to 3.5% after Rachel Reeves' tax raid. This will add 20p to the cost of a typical pint of beer in London - taking it to £6.50.
The seven investment trusts facing Saba's raid: What you need to know (and are they really a 'Miserable 7'?)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 1:12 AM
Saba, run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein (pictured with ex wife Tali Farhadian), needs to win at least 50% support from voting shareholders to succeed,
I earn £110,000 a year but HMRC hasn't contacted me about a tax return - do I need to do one?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 12:37 AM
I understand people now only have to do a tax return if they earn more than £150,000. Can I avoid doing one, or will I risk a fine?
MARKET REPORT: Deliveroo climbs after dishing up 43m orders
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 11:30 PM
Delivery group Deliveroo took 43.1m orders in the UK and Ireland in the final three months of last year, 5% more than a year earlier.
Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find
bbc.co.uk - 16 January 2025 11:20 PM
Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.
Mark Carney, the 'unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank
bbc.co.uk - 16 January 2025 5:09 PM
Carney is now running for the Liberal Party leadership in Canada. What does his time in London tell us?
The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa
bbc.co.uk - 16 January 2025 4:08 PM
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.
How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for
bbc.co.uk - 16 January 2025 4:07 PM
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.
Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned
bbc.co.uk - 16 January 2025 4:04 PM
It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.
Premier Inn turns to robots to clean rooms after taking a £70m hit from Budget
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 2:28 PM
Whitbread, also the owner of the Beefeater restaurant chain, said the automation of some cleaning tasks was part of a £50m cost-saving programme.
Luxury soars amid sparkling jewellery sales: Cartier-owner Richemont enjoys bumper Christmas trade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 2:27 PM
Cartier-owner Richemont, whose brands also include Montblanc, raked in £5.2bn in the three months to December 31, its highest quarterly sales.
Glencore and Rio in talks over £130bn merger which would see them topple BHP as mining industry leader
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 2:26 PM
The London-listed mining giants have held early-stage discussions about a combination of the two businesses, Bloomberg reported last night.
BP to slash 8,000 jobs in bid to save £1.6bn: Axe falls as boss waters down its green targets
Chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) told staff the oil giant would axe 4,700 roles - 5% of its global workforce - and 3,000 contractor positions.
BUSINESS LIVE: GDP grows 0.1%; Taylor Wimpey flags higher costs; CAB Payments cuts staff
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 8:27 AM
The British economy returned to growth by November, but output was weaker than expected, fresh data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
CAB Payments to cut 20% of staff as fintech puts its faith in AI
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 8:12 AM
The fintech group expects the savings from job cuts will offset the 'annualisation of strategic hires' made last year, as well as inflation and national insurance rates.
Four major mortgage lenders all increase rates at the same time: Here's why more may follow...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 7:50 AM
Major banks have begun increasing mortgage rates in earnest in response to the renewed uncertainty surrounding interest rates.
More than half a million households will be forced into having smart meter before June - here's why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 7:49 AM
Households that have resisted smart meters will be left with little choice when the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which uses traditional meters, ends in June.
Freetrade snapped up for £160m by IG but crowdfunding investors complain they are losing out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 7:48 AM
The London-based FTSE 250 constituent said the purchase, which is set to be completed by mid-2025, will help to boost its UK trading and investing offering.
The 'earliest and most important Ferrari in existence' is for public sale for the first time ever
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 7:37 AM
The 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa will go to auction on the shores of Italy's Lake Como with an estimate of up to €7.5M, which is £6.3M, or $7.7M.
Dunelm sales shrug off 'challenging' market - but Budget impact weighs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 5:45 AM
Dunelm revealed its turnover increased by 1.6 per cent to £490million in the 13 weeks ending 28 December and by 2.4 per cent to £894million over the first half of the financial year.
The ultimate guide to keeping your Spanish property dream alive - amid plans for 100% tax on purchases
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 3:30 AM
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a drastic new policy that could leave Britons who buy property in Spain facing a huge tax bill.
February Bank of England rate cut a 'sure bet' as growth stumbles and inflation falls
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 3:29 AM
The Bank of England looks set to resume cutting interest rates next month after official data revealed weaker inflation and anaemic economic growth.
This is the town where property asking prices went up most in 2024, according to Rightmove
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 3:00 AM
Locations in Surrey, Bristol and Manchester saw the biggest jump in asking prices in 2024, while the UK average was just 1.4%.
BT U-turns on its aim to deliver 60,000 on-street EV chargers in old cabinets after installing just ONE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 2:41 AM
BT will no longer retrofit green street cabinet into EV chargers after changing tack and turning attention to improving Wi-Fi connectivity for EV owners.
Taylor Wimpey warns of higher build costs amid weak economy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 2:09 AM
Taylor Wimpey said suppliers were trying to determine the impacts of the October Budget, which included increases to National Insurance rates and the National Living Wage.
Retail investors urged to prevent Saba power grab: Hedge fund boss accused of 'betting on complacency'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 1:40 AM
Saba Capital, which is run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein (pictured), is aiming to oust the boards of the trusts and replace them with its own nominees.
The truth about your home's alarm system and how Britons are being left with a huge secret bill for making a crisis call
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 1:28 AM
If you are one of the tens of thousands of people in the UK who pay for a personal alarm system then chances are you are unaware of a secret charge added on to your bill.
Now Bank must cut rates: Bailey needs to lead from the front, as he did at the start of Covid, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 1:12 AM
The Bank of England is not among the regulators invited to the Treasury to be reminded of their growth mandate enshrined in law in 2017.
Car valuation experts warn over modifying a vehicle - here's why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 1:11 AM
We can exclusively reveal that car experts are warning against car modifications. Cap hpi says mods can tank the resale value and cause insurance headaches.
Young's toasts bumper Christmas booze sales amid Budget 'headwinds'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 January 2025 1:00 AM
Young's chief executive Simon Dodd added that the hospitality sector would also face 'wider issues' amid the increase in employer NICs and the national living wage.
I had 181,000 Avios stolen by a hacker: Will I get them back? CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 10:00 PM
My email account was compromised - then I later saw my 180,800 Avios had been transferred to someone else and my three companion vouchers had disappeared.
A fifth of people access their pension at 55: Do YOU know the risks of doing so?
As many as 10% choose to take out their entire pension as soon as they are able to, according to Legal & General.
HMRC chatbots causing 'woe' for taxpayers, leading accountancy firm warns
The attempt to move services online and close phone lines are causing further issues and 'woe for taxpayers', according to Robert Salter, a director at Blick Rothenberg.
What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
bbc.co.uk - 15 January 2025 4:08 PM
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
Currys boss blames Labour's 'tax on jobs' as it announces plans to hire more workers in India
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:33 PM
Alex Baldock (pictured) said the Currys will not hire as many staff in the UK after Rachel Reeves hit business with a £25bn hike in National Insurance.
Boost for Nick Candy as shares in podcast publisher Audioboom hit their highest level for nearly two years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:27 PM
The property tycoon (pictured with his wife Australian singer and actor Holly Valance), is the largest shareholder in Audioboom.
Kurt Geiger celebrates a record Christmas after its handbags flew off the shelves
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:21 PM
Sales of the luxury brand's handbags, promoted by model Emily Ratajkowski (pictured), rose 54% throughout the festive period.
Sweetened takeover offer for bar and restaurant chain Loungers snubbed by shareholder
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:19 PM
The board of the bar and restaurant chain, which owns Cosy Club (pictured), had given its backing to a 310p a share offer from US buyout firm Fortress valuing it at £338m.
MARKET REPORT: Vistry shares rocket as it reassures investors
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:15 PM
Vistry stuck to its most recent earnings forecasts and revealed it has streamlined the business following the shocks of 2024.
Slash rates six times in 2025 to avoid recession, says Bank of England official after drop in inflation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 2:10 PM
Inflation worries eased on both sides of the Atlantic, boosting markets and providing respite to beleaguered Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured).
Wall Street hails the return of Trump claiming businesses are looking forward to a more 'pro-growth agenda'
Markets have already been lifted by Trump's election victory and the prospect that it will mean less regulation and lower taxes.
Spectre of Donald Trump hangs over Davos as global elite prepare to descend on the Swiss ski resort
Trump (pictured) will be inaugurated on Monday and three days later will address delegates virtually in what is almost certain to prove the summit's key event.
Is a bus driver allowed to throw my daughter off because her pass didn't work? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 9:54 AM
I pay for my 13-year-old daughter's bus pass to travel to and from school. Last week, as she swiped the pass to get on board, it didn't work.
BUSINESS LIVE: Inflation falls to 2.5%; Serco wins $247m contract; Fuller's enjoys strong Christmas
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 8:48 AM
The consumer prices index dipped to 2.5 per cent in the year to December amidst falling hotel prices, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Recruiter Hays hit by hiring slump in UK and Germany
The London-based business revealed its like-for-like net fees slumped by 15% in the three months to December compared to the same period the previous year.
Torsten Bell is the new Pensions Minister: Who is he and what could he do for our retirement dreams?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 8:33 AM
Torsten Bell became a new Labour MP at the last election after nine years as chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, an economic and social policy think-tank
Investment trust savers are being taken for a ride by a dubious US hedge fund, says ROS ALTMANN
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 6:25 AM
The recent attack on seven UK investment trusts represents a flashing red warning sign for UK markets and long-term investment trust shareholders.
How YOU can make pots of money through social media tips: ALEX BRUMMER reveals how tech-alert young investors on Reddit proved him an 'old fool'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 6:01 AM
In the summer of 2020, a younger, tech savvy colleague rushed into my office: 'Alex, you have got to write about Reddit and how young people are making pots of money on social media share tips.'
Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: A silver lining could boost your pension, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 6:00 AM
Someone buying a retirement income today could secure a deal that is a massive 70 per cent higher than if they had bought in 2020, when deals hit a record low.
House prices climbed £10,000 in year to November, official data shows
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 5:33 AM
The average home was estimated to be worth £290,000 as of November, but the picture varies across the UK.
My favourite cash Isas with rates of up to 5.05% that let you dip in and out: SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 5:30 AM
It should be simple to get the best out of your cash Isa but it can prove tricky and time-consuming to navigate.
European and American regulators clear £3.6bn sale of Royal Mail owner IDS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 5:11 AM
IDS, which owns the postal service, said the deal has been cleared by the European Commission and the US Committee on Foreign Investment.
Fuller's to hit forecasts as pub chain toasts strong Christmas and New Year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 5:09 AM
Fuller's robust results come at a challenging time for a hospitality sector struggling with inflationary pressures, weak consumer sentiment, and mass venue closures.
SALLY SORTS IT: I've been laid off - now Santander is charging £8,376 to cancel my car lease
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 3:59 AM
In November last year, I was made redundant from my job as a warehouse supervisor. I have also been seriously ill as the result of a spinal stroke.
Basic funerals now cost record £4,285 - but there is a cheaper option...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 3:01 AM
Usual costs cover a cremation or burial, funeral director fees, a mid-range coffin, one funeral limousine, a doctor, and a minister or celebrant.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 1:54 AM
The Bank of England opted to hold the base rate at its current level in December, meaning interest rates begin 2025 at 4.75 per cent.
Our stepmum, 84, is in a £2k per week nursing home... can we rent her vacant property to put towards the bill?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 January 2025 12:45 AM
We want to let out my mother's house to pay for care costs, will this affect Principle Private Residence Relief?
US hedge fund brands London trusts 'a disaster': Saba blasts jingoistic opposition to shake-up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 11:39 PM
Saba Capital boss Boaz Weinstein (pictured) said shareholders have lost out due to an 'ecosystem of greed' that has damaged the performance of UK trusts.
Fiat slashes EV prices after recording a 14% decline in UK car sales last year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 11:35 PM
Prices tags for the 600e family crossover and Abarth 500e hot hatch have been trimmed by up to £4,220. Both now start from £29,975.
Aston Martin unveils new £175k 202mph Vantage Roadster with fastest ever operating soft-top roof
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 11:33 PM
Is Aston Martin's hot new two-door two-seater Vantage Roadster - the ultimate soft top sports car? With a hefty £175k price tag the performance needs to speak for itself.
Do a third of under 25s really have more than £25k in savings? That's what one major bank claims
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 8:03 PM
Overall, 36 per cent of adults have built up savings of at least £25,000, with 17 per cent sitting on £50,000 or more.
Pothole-related car damage repair costs surge: Here's how to claim compensation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 4:02 PM
On National Pothole Day the state of our roads is bleak. Callouts were up a fifth end of 2024, car repair costs increased and compensation claims rose 20 per cent.
Elon Musk in talks to buy TikTok in the US as video streaming app faces ban on national security grounds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:30 PM
Beijing is discussing a scenario where Musk's (pictured) social media firm X would buy TikTok's US arm from Chinese owner Byte Dance.
BP forced to delay crucial investor meeting as boss recovers from surgery
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:16 PM
The FTSE 100 oil giant said it has delayed next month's Capital Markets Day to allow chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) to recuperate.
President Trump to take centre stage at Davos just three days after his inauguration
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:14 PM
Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage when he appears virtually at the annual gathering of business and political leaders on Thursday.
American blow to Reeves: Losing the confidence of Wall Street will be a cruel blow, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:12 PM
The New York Times has noted that in a fevered global rout of bonds, fuelled by hefty debt piles across the world's richest countries, Britain is the sickest.
MARKET REPORT: Housebuilders on the move as profits improve
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:10 PM
Persimmon rallied by 5.5%, after reassuring investors that annual profits were likely to be towards the upper end of the range analysts expect.
The five psychological blocks that make it impossible for some people to save money: VICKY REYNAL
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:09 PM
Saving money is often less about financial know-how and more about addressing the emotional and psychological factors that drive our spending.
Jellycat fever strikes Britain! Our ultimate guide to the £20 soft toys you can buy and flip for more than £2,500
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:05 PM
Jellycat is no longer just a brand of soft toy your child likes to snuggle but a shrewd investment that can sell for thousands of pounds.
What next for mortgage rates?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 10:05 AM
Mortgage rates have been edging lower this month, but the lowest rates remain above 4 per cent for the time being.
'The UK needs this': Saba boss claims investment trust coup will revitalise the UK market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 8:51 AM
The hedge fund behind a planned takeover of seven London-listed investment trusts has revealed plans for a new strategy it claims will help revitalise the entire sector.
Why interest rates may NEVER fall back to their lows: What the end of the super-cheap money era means for you
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 8:48 AM
The era of super-cheap money is over, according to leading economists who argue interest rates will not fall back to the low levels enjoyed prior to 2022.
Card Factory upholds full-year profit outlook following strong Christmas
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 8:17 AM
The Wakefield-based retailer reported its turnover rose by 4.7 per cent in November and December, with store revenue increasing by 3 per cent on a like-for-like basis.
Rent rises could be capped under new amendment to Labour bill
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 6:50 AM
The proposed changes would limit rent increases to the lowest of either inflation or average wage growth.
Is the bull market running out of steam? How investors can protect AND profit in 2025
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 6:42 AM
'The biggest mistake in 2024 was not to be bullish enough,' says Fidelity's investment expert Tom Stevenson, but markets have began 2025 with a wobble.
Games Workshop sales jump by a fifth to almost £300m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 6:02 AM
Games Workshop, which recently joined the FTSE 100, revealed its pre-tax profits jumped by a third to a forecast-beating £126.8million in the six months ending 1 December.
The race to become the world's first $4TRILLION company - as experts reveal how the battle between US tech giants could affect you
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 4:28 AM
Apple is the front-runner in a tight contest to surpass the $4 trillion hurdle for the first time. But with a valuation of $3.6 trillion the iPhone maker is closely followed by microchip pioneer Nvidia.
New best buy easy-access cash Isa launched by Trading 212
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 4:14 AM
DIY investment platform Trading 212 today boosted the rate on its cash Isa for new customers, bringing the rate above 5 per cent.
My new home has a pigeon infestation: How can I get rid of them?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:40 AM
I've just moved into my first ever property. It is a brand new apartment which is within a converted mill. The pigeons continue to come, no matter how much we scare them.
Ocado cheers record Christmas sales as customer numbers climb
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:27 AM
Ocado secured record sales over the crucial Christmas trading period as the online grocer's customer numbers soared above one million.
Housebuilders beat new home forecasts despite economic weakness
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 2:14 AM
The Government's housebuilding drive was handed a confidence boost on Tuesday after London-listed builders reported building more new homes than expected last year.
Cash Isa rush predicted as £54bn of fixed-rate tax-free money will mature in the coming months - here's why you should act early...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 1:06 AM
With billions of tax-free cash set to mature, experts are warning savers to expect far worse returns.
Trusts step up attacks on Saba claiming fees could skyrocket under the US hedge fund
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 1:05 AM
Saba, run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein (pictured), has proposed to replace directors at the seven trusts with its own nominees.
JD Sports out of the race to £1bn profit after another downgrade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 1:03 AM
The Bury-based group had hoped to follow fellow retailers Tesco, M&S and Kingfisher in achieving £1billion in pre-tax profits, but is now set to be beaten to the milestone by Next.
Should I give my house to my children now to avoid inheritance tax? Four problems to watch out for...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 14 January 2025 12:01 AM
The family home is likely to be one of your most valuable assets. This begs the question: 'Can I gift it to my children now? Lawyer Philip Sillars explains the risks.
GSK to buy rare cancer drug developer IDRx for up to £1bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 January 2025 11:22 PM
Under the agreement, GSK will pay $1billion upfront to acquire the Massachussetts-based firm, followed by up to $150million in 'success-based' milestone payments.
Small businesses shun international growth in favour of keeping it local
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 January 2025 10:00 PM
The majority of microbusinesses - those with under 10 full-time employees - say they are positive about growing their company.
How to get two years' free EV driving - the charger deal to know about
EDF's new deal offers both existing and new customers £300 credit if you sign up to a home charger/tariff bundle.
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
bbc.co.uk - 13 January 2025 4:09 PM
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
MARKET REPORT: Ladbrokes owner Entain shrugs off American football woe
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 January 2025 2:10 PM
In an unscheduled update to the City, Entain said it expects full-year earnings to be at the top of the £1.04bn to £1.09bn range it outlined in October.
Can Donald Trump and Elon Musk send UK space firms into orbit?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 January 2025 2:07 PM
Musk - who has been dubbed Trump's 'first buddy' (pictured together) - founded Space X in 2002 and it is now a leading manufacturer of advanced rockets.
Heathrow planning expansion after record-breaking Christmas rounds off busiest ever year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 January 2025 2:06 PM
Heathrow bosses are in talks with Government over a third runway to boost capacity. Chief exec Thomas Woldbye plans to improve infrastructure.