Defence stocks are soaring in value, but ignore the big guns and cash in with our finance expert's guide to these brilliant value hidden gems
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 5:51 PM
Finance expert Joanne Hart reveals how investing in defence firms that provide crucial support for drones, helicopters and submarines can safeguard your funds in a dangerous world.
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
bbc.co.uk - 08 March 2025 4:44 PM
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
Union urges investment to make UK’s only plate steel mill a ‘world leader’
www.standard.co.uk - 08 March 2025 4:01 PM
The trade union Community made the call as it published a new report on the future of the steel industry in the UK.
Fistful of dollars: Donald-Dodgers eye posh London homes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:08 PM
Others, regardless of political affiliation, are simply attracted by a bargain. For dollar buyers, high-end London property is 43 per cent cheaper than in 2014.
'Bank of Dave' boss reveals his best financial decision
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:00 PM
Dave opened Burnley Savings And Loans 14 years ago - the first new bank to open in Britain for 150 years.
The bank that's been backing our military... since Waterloo
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 1:53 PM
Holt's Military Banking serves 33,000 military personnel, who may need a bank that can cater to their needs whether they are deployed overseas or at home.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Barking mad - the insurance cover so costly buyers have to cancel
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 1:51 PM
Patrick Derrane (pictured) has just cancelled cover - as a result of his insurer refusing to meet a claim after his nine-year-old schnoodle, Ted, was hit by a car, leaving him with a £1,000 bill.
Activist investor demands BP dump its petrol stations
The BP board is braced for a string of hardline demands from Elliott Management, the hedge fund that has taken a stake in the UK stalwart.
F&C INVESTMENT TRUST: World-beater on track for dividend growth - for 54th year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 1:50 PM
Over the past one, three, five and ten years, it has outperformed the average of its global fund peer group.
RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Here's who you MUST target, Chancellor, to make us invest
Whatever reason you're investing - or could be convinced to - I'd guess it's not to drive economic growth. Yet, that's precisely what the Chancellor wants us to do.
Boots staff braced for job cuts after owner sells up to US buyout barons
Its parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, is being taken over by buyout barons at Sycamore Partners in a deal worth nearly £18.4 billion.
HAMISH MCRAE: Donald Trump's power will be contained by financial markets
There is a pattern. Trump announces tariffs. The markets plunge. The Donald retreats.
Long-suffering investors in Bollywood bond may not receive £3.75m owed
Eros Media World had agreed to stump up the money to long-suffering investors who bought a bond issued by the Indian group on the London Stock Exchange in 2014.
The reason Donald Trump is making a meal over the price of the humble egg
For a President who has hung so much credibility on his economic prowess, this is far from an ideal scenario.
ALEX BRUMMER: Labour must rely on military Keynesianism
With the US threatening to downgrade its commitment to Nato, Europe has little choice but to dig deep and build more weaponry to keep the Russian bear at bay.
British defence giants ready for war footing
The country's biggest arms manufacturers, including BAE Systems, Babcock and Chemring, have said they stand ready to meet an 'unparalleled' surge in demand.
Barclays boss Jes Staley was 'destroyed' by Jeffrey Epstein probe
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 3:14 AM
Nigel Higgins made the remark when Bailey - now governor of the Bank of England - led the Financial Conduct Authority in 2019, a London tribunal was told.
John Lewis staff bonus at risk as Budget tax hikes hit High Street
The department store and Waitrose owner faces 'tens of millions' in extra overheads this year due to increases to National Insurance, business rates and the minimum wage.
With defence spending set to kickstart manufacturing, it's time to cash in on rebirth of UK industry
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:51 AM
These are tense times for investors. But against this nerve-jangling background, 'securonomics' provides a glimmer of optimism.
City faces battle to win Boots listing after private equity sale
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:46 AM
The owner of Boots has been sold for almost £8billion - reviving hopes that the pharmacy chain could be floated in London.
ALEX BRUMMER: Boots' uncertain fate adds to worries about our hollowed out High Streets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:39 AM
With owner Walgreens' sale to another private equity owner, the best that can be hoped is that Boots is set free without being loaded with debt, as soon as possible.
Defence shares rocket as Europe vows to boost military
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:33 AM
An index tracking the biggest European munitions firms has risen 34 per cent since January.
MARKET WATCH: Difference in fortunes for pound and Footsie
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 2:30 AM
As investors grappled with the changing world order, sterling hit a four-month high above $1.29 against the US dollar. But the FTSE 100 fell 0.03 per cent to 8679.88.
Chinese cars: Are they ethical, should you be concerned about spyware and why are they so cheap?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 12:19 AM
With prices typically cheaper than well-known mainstream car firms from Europe, Japan and Korea, should you be seriously thinking about buying a Chinese car now?
I bought 239 Land Rover Defenders before production ended in 2016 and made millions selling them at profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 March 2025 12:03 AM
Charles Fawcett exclusively reveals he still has a few 'brand new' Defenders locked away, describing them as 'better than money in the bank'.
Ford confirms date THIS YEAR that it will kill off another of Britain's most loved cars owned by 1.3million drivers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 11:54 PM
The popular brand has been wielding the axe on some of its most recognisable combustion-engine model names in recent years as part of its ongoing efforts to switch to EVs.
I paid for renovations to my holiday let - do I need tax help over new rules in April? HEATHER ROGERS replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 11:00 PM
So far trading has been very erratic and I am currently doubtful the property will even actually qualify as a furnished holiday let.
Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 5:52 PM
Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.
Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:48 PM
Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.
'A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 12:01 PM
The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.
Trump 'strongly considering' large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 11:14 AM
The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.
Pension gurus on top-ups and sums behind a comfortable retirement: This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 9:28 AM
This week pension gurus Sir Steve Webb and Tanya Jefferies join Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost to talk all things retirement.
US job growth stable as government cuts start
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 9:28 AM
Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.
Cost of first and second class stamps will go up AGAIN in April
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 8:03 AM
The price hikes come in the wake of plans to remove second class deliveries on Saturdays and reduce deliveries to two or three days a week.
Boots owner agrees £18.4bn takeover deal with private equity firm
Walgreens Boots Alliance said private equity firm Sycamore Partners plans to pay its investors $11.45 (£8.86) per share.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Westminster Group wins airport contract in Gabon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 7:53 AM
The focus on defence budgets as Europe positions itself as peacekeeper-in-chief in Ukraine has been a boon for military hardware and systems stocks such as BAE Systems.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 7:40 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.
Price of first-class stamp to rise to £1.70
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 6:25 AM
The cost of a second-class stamp will also rise to 87p on 7 April, Royal Mail announces.
North Sea oil firms Enquest and Serica Energy in merger discussions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 6:00 AM
A deal would most likely involve a reverse takeover by EnQuest for Serica and include a return of capital to current Serica shareholders.
Volvo's new EV gunning for the Tesla Model 3: Swedish brand unveils £70k ES90 that can add 186 miles of range from a 10 minute charge
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 4:04 AM
Swedish car giant Volvo has moved into the electric saloon space with its new luxury ES90 executive EV. Will it be more popular than German EV saloons and Elon Musk's Teslas?
Santander Work Café has free meeting rooms - HELEN KIRRANE visits and asks: Can coffee save bank branches?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 3:49 AM
Kensington has a new coffee shop. But what's different about this one is that it's a bank branch with a café attached… or should that be a café with bank branch attached?
How to research investment funds for your Isa
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 3:38 AM
Deciding which fund to invest in can be a challenge when managing your own portfolio. Expert Tom Stevenson explains what to look for and where when picking investments.
Coventry Building Society sees drop in annual profits as interest rates fall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 3:12 AM
Coventry Building Society saw a drop in its annual profits amid falling interest rates. The building society posted pre-tax profits of £349million for 2024 in its results today.
Boots gets new US owner in multi-billion dollar deal
bbc.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:59 AM
There have been reports the Boots chain could be sold off separately by its new owner.
Cash Isa returns dwarfed by investing since 1999 - but don't ditch your tax-free pot just yet
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:56 AM
With a £1,000 stake alone at the turn of the millennium, investors in IA North America would have returned £5,964, compared to cash Isa growth of just £2,016.
A third of drivers feel 'a lot less safe' on smart motorways than three years ago
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:48 AM
Some 34% of motorists are more anxious driving on dynamic hard shoulder smart motorways, which can be turned into active lanes when traffic levels rise.
John Lewis and Waitrose staff to get pay rise of up to 9% ahead of new minimum wage rules
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:47 AM
It follows other retailers such as Marks and Spencer, Currys and B&Q which have announced plans to lift store staff's pay this week.
Seven in 10 mortgage brokers expect interest rates to rise again by January 2026
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:30 AM
The majority of mortgage brokers expect interest rates to be higher by the start of next year.
Royal London customers to get £181m payout following profit jump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 2:00 AM
The payouts will be dished out in April to eligible customers who have pensions and life policies with Royal London.
Are you putting your dog in danger in the car - and risking a big fine?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 1:28 AM
The majority of drivers are breaking the law by travelling with unrestrained dogs in the car, a new survey has found. It can result in a big fine and points.
Major bank cuts mortgage rates: Its 'green' home loan deals are now cheapest on the market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 1:23 AM
It will be reducing its rates by as much as 0.48 percentage points for home buyers - but they need to meet certain energy efficiency standards.
House prices stagnant in February as buyers brace for higher stamp duty
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 March 2025 12:55 AM
House prices fell by £213 on average in February, according to the mortgage lender, with the typical home now selling for £298,602.
Post Office compensation offer after death is 'slap in the face', says widow
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 11:46 PM
Widow of Horizon scandal victim urges government to speed up compensation payouts
Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 11:38 PM
Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.
The BIG mistakes people make when applying for a mortgage, according to experts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 11:01 PM
Mortgage applications can go wrong for all manner of reasons, throwing property purchases into disarray. Here are some common errors and how to avoid them.
My dad is going to gift me £90,000 to sidestep inheritance tax - will I still be able to claim Universal Credit?
He has decided to give some money away now to me and my sister and will give us £90,000 each for a pension, but I am worried I will lose my Universal Credit entitlement.
These are the five unloved hotspots contrarian investors should consider, says ANDREW OXLADE
During some recent management training, the coach offered me some direct feedback: 'I detect a non-conformist streak.'
The energy price cap rise is less than a month away: What can you do to beat it?
Suppliers are offering generous fixed and tracker deals to beat the April price cap, but with the energy market still volatile is it a good idea to take one?
We found a secret Freemasons gold ring belonging to my late dad... is it valuable? DAN HATFIELD replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 11:00 PM
We now believe our dad was a secret Freemason and wondered if his mysterious golden ring is worth a fortune.
Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 10:15 PM
More than 600 Scottish students have been accused of misusing AI during part of their studies, according to a BBC FOI.
SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 8:03 PM
It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch.
Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 6:52 PM
Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.
Now Schroders urges Reeves to cut cash Isa limit - but building society tells Chancellor not to attack savers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:10 PM
Schroders boss Richard Oldfield (pictured) said the £20,000 upper limit for investing in a tax-free cash individual savings account should be reduced.
Will Entain join Flutter on Wall St? Threat to City as Labrokes-owner's US business booms
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:01 PM
Entain, whose chief executive Gavin Isaacs (pictured) was ousted three weeks ago after just five months, is expanding rapidly in the US.
Rolls-Royce and BP bosses to scoop millions in 2025 after seeing their pay slashed last year
Rolls-Royce chief exec Tufan Erginbligic (pictured) took a near-£10m pay cut despite leading the engine maker through a dramatic turnaround.
Admiral to hand share bonuses worth up to £3,600 to thousands of staff after price cuts woo drivers
Admiral chief exec Milena Mondini de Focatiis (pictured) said: 'When we saw conditions improve we were quick to respond.'
Bank customers struggling with hundreds of hours of IT glitches, Treasury committee report finds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:00 PM
Nine of the UK's biggest banks and building societies suffered more than 33 days of tech and system power cuts in two years.
MARKET WATCH: Melrose leads Footsie sell-off as US tech stocks slide into the red
Melrose, owner of aerospace parts maker GKN, led the decline with a fall of 18.2% as a weak revenue outlook dismayed investors.
Yet MORE rate cuts can't calm 'risky' eurozone, warns ECB boss Christine Lagarde
As investors grappled with a changing world order under Donald Trump, the ECB cut rates in the single currency bloc from 2.75% to 2.5%.
ITV proves the critics wrong: Shares may be up, but broadcaster remains undervalued, says ALEX BRUMMER
Under the stewardship of Carolyn McCall (pictured) ITV has developed an award-winning European production unit in ITV Studios.
Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 12:01 PM
Tax increases due in April are adding "further pressure" to the discount chain's costs, its owner Pepco Group says.
Nationwide accused of 'rampant profiteering' as it hikes credit card rates by up to 50%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 8:55 AM
Nationwide is warning that rates on five major credit cards - Member, Select, Nationwide, Gold and Classic - will see costs leap in April.
PageGroup and Robert Walters profits dive amid weak economic backdrop
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 8:50 AM
Surrey-based PageGroup said its operating profits more than halved to £52.4million in 2024, while Robert Walters revealed its pre-tax profits plunged 98% to £0.5million.
European Central Bank cuts interest rates again
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 8:28 AM
The bank cuts rates to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.
Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 8:05 AM
MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a two year period.
Entain profits jump as digital gaming grows - but impairment charges lead to £461m loss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 7:43 AM
The Ladbrokes and Coral owner saw its adjusted earnings before nasties increase by 5% to £1.09billion, driven by expanding online trade.
Private parking firms make requests for car owner data from DVLA every two seconds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 7:03 AM
Private parking firms across Britain made a record 7.7m requests to the DVLA for vehicle keeper records in the first six months of the 2024/25 financial year.
Worst train stations for cancellations named and shamed for first time
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 6:31 AM
Millions of passengers will be able to see cancellation and delay data in train stations.
Fly-tipping hotspots REVEALED: The ten places in England where illegal waste dumping is rife
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 6:03 AM
We reveal the places where most rubbish is disposed of illegally - and what to do if it happens near you.
State pension top-ups backlog fear: Deadline is relaxed as our readers battle long delays
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 5:55 AM
Our readers blast long waits and lost payments. Jan Wright, pictured, was told by the DWP it would take six months to increase her state pension.
I'm a car theft expert - this is why you haven't been told your stolen motor has actually been found...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 5:26 AM
"Whatever happened to my stolen car?" It's a question 3m victims of motor theft in the UK have asked since 2000.
Major bank set to pay customers £12.5m compensation after IT outages
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 5:20 AM
A major bank is set to pay £12.5million in compensation after IT outages left millions of customers unable to access their bank accounts.
Three secrets to becoming an Isa millionaire revealed by investment platform
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 4:42 AM
Interactive Investor says the number of Isa millionaires has increased from 1,001 at the end of January 2024 to 1,607 by the end of February.
Jack Daniel's maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves 'worse than tariffs'
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 4:33 AM
Some Canadian provinces have removed US-made alcohol from shelves in response to US tariffs.
Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 4:29 AM
The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.
We're travel experts - here's your ultimate guide to moving to Cyprus, from tax-free hotspots to healthcare
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 4:16 AM
Retirees have long loved its laid-back Mediterranean pace - and we've spoken to estate agents, legal experts and local residents to bring you the ultimate guide to moving to Cyprus.
Volkswagen's affordable small EV: ID.1 will arrive in 2027 and look something like this - here's how much it will cost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 4:08 AM
Bosses have promised nine new EVs to transform its line-up, with the ID.1 seen as the 'last piece of the puzzle'.
How Tesco Clubcard users can bag 10,000 bonus points when booking a holiday
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:32 AM
Tesco has partnered with Easyjet to offer members who book a holiday a points boost, with the offer running until 13 April.
ITV Studios scores record profits despite strikes hitting revenues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:27 AM
Adjusted earnings before nasties at ITV Studios grew by 5 per cent to £299million in 2024 due to £25million of cost savings and high-margin catalogue sales.
Grafton unveils fresh share buyback after 'challenging' 2024
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 2:14 AM
The Woodie's owner will conduct a further share buyback programme, buying back ordinary shares for a maximum aggregate consideration of up to £30m.
Warning people in UK could have less money due to US tariffs
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 1:59 AM
Trump tariffs could affect UK economic growth, hitting UK consumers in the pocket, Bank experts warn
This is how much more first-time buyers are paying on their monthly mortgage compared to five years ago
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 1:42 AM
The amount first-time buyers fork out each month has risen sharply - but wages have also gone up.
How much money can I withdraw over the counter from my bank in one go?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 1:28 AM
How much money can you take out from your bank at the counter? And can you just turn up to your bank to take it out or do you need to call ahead and give notice?
Germany bond rout worst since fall of Berlin Wall as Merz promises to boost defences
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 1:17 AM
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz (pictured) outlined plans to exclude military spending from the country's stringent 'debt brake' rule to free up cash.
Investing in commercial property will never be the same again, says Aberdeen fund manager
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 1:01 AM
UK property investing is going through a period of irrevocable change. I can say this with some certainty as I have been manager of the Abrdn Real Estate fund for 19 years.
What's REALLY happening at Tesla? Sales slump and shares tank as Musk provokes 'Tesla takedowns'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 March 2025 12:37 AM
The writing may not yet be on the wall but it is on the back bumper. Tesla owners can now buy anti-Musk stickers such as: 'I bought this before I knew Elon was crazy'.
US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 12:37 AM
The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.
Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 12:34 AM
Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.
Carmakers win break from Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico
bbc.co.uk - 06 March 2025 12:25 AM
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
Romanian political crisis delays Czech tycoon's £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 11:22 PM
Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group said the only regulatory bar still to be cleared relates to its foreign direct investment in Romania.
Berlin's great debt escape is set to power up Europe's powerhouse: ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 11:21 PM
Germany may be without a new government post recent elections, but the two parties likely to form a coalition are sweeping aside fiscal constraints.
Fastest and slowest areas for buying property - and how to speed a house sale up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 10:00 PM
House sales are taking more than three months on average to complete - and in some areas that rises to nearly five.
Evri damaged my £540 Pokémon Red Game Boy game - but then said it was lost: CRANE ON THE CASE
I kept the game from my childhood and it was in good condition - so it is very rare and hard to replace. I suspect it was stolen.
Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed
bbc.co.uk - 05 March 2025 8:44 PM
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
bbc.co.uk - 05 March 2025 4:03 PM
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
We have 'more to do' to improve life at work after sexual harassment scandal, says Foxtons boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 2:01 PM
Chief exec Guy Gittins (pictured) said a 'respectful and inclusive culture is of the utmost importance', -just days after it was plunged into scandal.
Trump's tariffs will rock the UK and global economies, warns Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey
Andrew Bailey (pictured) said Britain must 'dig in' to face up the threat after tariffs levied by the US President sparked a wave of tit-for-tat retaliation.
MPs under mounting pressure to launch probe into HSBC savings scandal
Campaigners are demanding executives answer questions about withholding nearly £1bn from people who fled to escape a crackdown.
MARKET ROUND-UP: Shares in Warhammer maker Games Workshop soar to record high as profits surge
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 2:00 PM
Games Workshop touched an all-time high of 14,970p, before eventually closing up 3.2% at 14,200p. Peel Hunt put a 'buy' rating on shares.
European defence stocks soar again after Germany overhauls its military spending rules
London-listed giants Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems saw their share prices hit fresh record highs as the defence sector extended its gains.
Co-op admits unlawfully blocking rival store openings
bbc.co.uk - 05 March 2025 8:59 AM
The grocer admits breaching an order aimed at giving shoppers choice and access to the cheapest prices.
Paddy Power owner scores $470m Super Bowl boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 8:04 AM
Flutter Entertainment has hailed a bumper start to the year following record 'customer engagement' during the latest Super Bowl.
Seven words from Rachel Reeves that have convinced me she's set to slash your cash Isa: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 6:50 AM
The end of the tax year is looming large on the horizon, which means the mad scramble to use our annual Isa allowance before April 5 has begun.
Rachel Reeves' April tax grab on EVs triggers huge scramble for new battery cars in February
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 6:10 AM
The SMMT said the growth in demand was 'unsurprising' as private buyers brought forward EV purchases to avoid Labour's tax changes coming in two months' time.
Santander the latest major bank to axe its handy text message alert service
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 5:34 AM
Santander has told customers it will stop sending text message alerts notifying them of account changes from 12 May.
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions
bbc.co.uk - 05 March 2025 5:08 AM
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.
Chase Bank makes huge change to its current account cashback deal making it far less attractive
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 5:05 AM
Chase will ovehaul its popular cashback deal from 7 April in a blow to customers.
GKN Automotive owner hit by EV market volatility ahead of sale to US rival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 4:19 AM
The automotive engineering specialist reported its adjusted revenue dropped by 6.4 per cent at constant currency rates to £4.9billion last year.
Marks & Spencer hikes pay for thousands of staff
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 2:56 AM
From 1 April, the rate of pay for approximately 50,000 in-store customer assistants will increase from £12 an hour to £12.60 per hour, M&S said.
What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?
bbc.co.uk - 05 March 2025 2:36 AM
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.
Materials firm in £187m US expansion amid UK construction slowdown
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 2:22 AM
The Leicestershire-based construction materials business anticipates the $238million takeover will more than double its US revenues.
Would you invest in credit for an 11% return? CVC Income and Growth manager on the INVESTING SHOW
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 1:32 AM
Pieter Staelens, portfolio manager of CVC Income and Growth joins Simon Lambert to explain more about the little-known world of credit investing.
Nationwide drops HUGE hint about £100 bonus - how to make sure you get it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 1:29 AM
Britain's biggest building society offered a heavy hint to members on Monday that it will once again offer a £100 Fairer Share payment.
Games Workshop upgrades earnings expectations amid video game boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 1:24 AM
Games Workshop shares led the FTSE 100 as investors cheered yet another upgrade to earnings expectations from the high-flying tabletop games maker.
Four top savings accounts I love - because the rate WON'T plummet, says SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 1:21 AM
Providers hope you will be pulled in by an enticing rate - often northwards of 5% - without looking at what hoops you must jump through to earn it.
Mortgage fees rise and cashback options disappear: Here's how to work out the cheapest rate for you
On top of coping with higher interest rates, borrowers now face an average arrangement fee of £1,129 on fixed rate mortgages according to rates monitor Moneyfacts.
I'm 70, worth £530,000 and want to leave my wealth to charity, will I owe inheritance tax?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 1:19 AM
I am 70-year-old man, single, and in reasonable health for my age. I do not have any siblings and would like to give the bulk of it to charities on my death.
Five minute trick that'll buy you time to boost your state pension by £118,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 12:55 AM
There's just one month left to make NI top-ups to increase state pension entitlement - but there's a simple trick you can use to extend the deadline.
Save hundreds by beating Bill-mageddon! From water to council tax - the SIX big bill hikes coming next month
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 12:50 AM
Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.
Leasehold ban: What does it mean for flat owners now - and in the future?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 12:44 AM
We explain what commonhold is, how the proposals will affect future flat buyers and what those who already own leasehold properties need to know.
I lost my daughter to cancer but Aviva won't hand over her £37,600 pension: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 12:40 AM
My last surviving daughter died of cancer aged 56 last May and I have been sorting out her affairs as executor. Most organisations have been helpful.
How much is YOUR stuff worth? Why the value of an average home's items has jumped £16,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 March 2025 12:00 AM
The rise in the total value of our possessions is also being driven by bikes and books, according to Aviva.
How do I retrieve a hacked Facebook or Instagram account? New Meta video selfies could help
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 10:00 PM
Previously, Meta required an account holder to verify their identity by uploading an official ID or certificate that includes their name.
Make-or-break moment for lawyers in £36bn BHP Brazilian dam disaster case
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:17 PM
London-based Pogust Goodhead is locked in a high-stakes battle in the High Court with the Anglo-Australian digger over the Samarco dam disaster.
Rising fears of Trumpcession: Plunging confidence is in danger of trashing the world's largest economy, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:12 PM
The rhetoric and actions of the White House since the Trump inauguration in January now threaten to derail confidence and stymie prosperity.
Direct Line boss refuses to comment on his future as it prepares to be taken over by larger rival Aviva
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:10 PM
Adam Winslow (pictured) said he had his mind on the job as at hand as he hailed progress in turning around a business he has only led since last March.
Canal+ boss has 'no regrets' about listing on the London stock market despite share price crash
Paddington maker Canal+, led by boss Maxime Saada', made its debut in London at 290p per share on December 16 but stood at 171p last night.
Trump's tariffs threaten to spark a tit-for-tat trade war which will impoverish us all, warns ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:09 PM
Trump's imposition of a 25% duty on Mexico and Canada, and a doubling to 20% of the tariff on China, sends an ominous message to the rest of the world.
Fears over the future of Boots as private equity closes in on £8bn takeover of owner Walgreens
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:07 PM
Boots-owner New York-listed Walgreens Boots Alliance is close to finalising a takeover deal with buyout group Sycamore Partners.
European stocks slam into reverse as Trump's tariffs fuel fears of a global trade war
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:06 PM
On a brutal day for investors, the FTSE 100 retreated from the record high set the previous day, falling 1.3%. The FTSE 250 slipped 2.1%.
Defence spending 'must revive UK manufacturing': Government is urged to buy British in military push
Labour has been urged to use an increase in defence spending to boost UK industry - as governments across Europe face up to the need to rearm.
Men more likely than women to challenge a will if they feel they have not received enough money
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:00 PM
Some 41% of men are prepared to contest a will if they believe they deserve a larger share, compared with just 30% of women, the survey for law firm Lime Solicitors found.
Can I force neighbour to cut back 30ft holly tree that's blocking light in my living room? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:19 PM
I am an 87-year-old widower and I live alone in my bungalow. My neighbour's 30ft holly tree is blocking the light in my living room, so I must have lights on to read or write even in the morning.
Should I buy extra NI years to increase my state pension before the 5 April deadline?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 9:39 AM
As long as you get a payment or callback request in by 5 April. you can buy missing years going back to 2006/07. After that you can only go back six years.
HSBC on the hunt for new UK boss after another leadership reshuffle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 7:18 AM
HSBC is searching for a new chief executive of its UK business after current boss Ian Stuart was shifted to a new role under the lender's latest management reshuffle.
France's Canal+ sales hit by shutdown of controversial news channel
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 6:24 AM
The French media giant expects organic sales to rise this year but said this would be 'slightly more than offset' by the shutdown of free-to-air TV channel C8 at the end of February.
Fiscal 'heart attack' looms for US due to Donald Trump's spending plans, warns top fund manager
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 4:14 AM
Ray Dalio, founder of asset manager Bridgewater Associates, said Trump's plan to cut taxes while ramping up spending would trigger a meltdown
Savers stashed extra £45bn in cash Isas last year as rumours of £4k annual limit swirl
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 3:41 AM
Isa savings grew 14% between January and the end of December 2024, figures from Paragon Bank reveal.
How much will YOUR state pension rise by in April? Some key elements will go up just 1.7%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:15 AM
The annual rise will not kick in all at once, because the state pension is paid four weeks in arrears and on different days of the week. Here's what you need to know.
The vowels are back! Aberdeen Group ditches short-lived Abrdn rebrand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 2:12 AM
One of Britain's biggest fund managers will be renamed Aberdeen Group after four years under the controversial 'Abrdn' brand.
Greggs growth slows after record run as sales climb above £2bn - and its share price takes a battering
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:57 AM
Shares in Greggs fell sharply on Tuesday despite the baker posting another record year as investors fretted slower growth.
John Lewis to open its Dorset island castle to the public for first time
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:24 AM
Brownsea Castle off the coast of Dorset, was built in 1547 during the reign of Henry VIII, and has been exclusively used by John Lewis staff since the 1960s.
Premium Bonds saver scoops £1m jackpot prize with a tiny holding
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:22 AM
A Premium Bonds holder has scooped a £1m prize with a holding of just £100 in the March 2025 draw.
MPs call for probe into HSBC savings scandal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:06 AM
Tory MP John Cooper said the issue should 'definitely' be investigated amid growing pressure on the bank.
Isa bestsellers of 2025: Investors shop for US, tech and global funds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 1:00 AM
The Isa season is ramping up and investors are off on a US shopping spree ahead of the April 5 deadline.
Spike in landlords putting properties up for sale as tougher rules, mortgage hikes and taxes bite
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:59 AM
The number of properties sold by landlords to owner occupiers spiked at the start of this year, according to data shared with This is Money.
How to cash in on the crypto craze (without losing everything) as Trump vows to make America the 'crypto capital of the world'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:57 AM
The volatile world of cryptocurrencies seems to be more turbulent than ever. So is now a good time for investors to dip their toes in the digital waters, or do experts warn of troubled times ahead?
I want to retire early at 48 but my wife says it's irresponsible: Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:48 AM
I've said we can afford to retire with our savings but she's adamant that even if that were true, we should be working hard to support our three teenagers
Why owning an EV only beats petrol if you can charge at home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:47 AM
The AA's latest EV charging report has found that almost all the issues that put people off charging an EV can be solved with a simple phone call.
How much can you give away to beat inheritance tax? Wealth experts share their tips
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:37 AM
What can you do to cut inheritance tax and how can you make the most of gifting rules? We got some wealth experts' top tips.
How Octopus boss Greg Jackson took the fight to British Gas with some unlikely inspiration
www.dailymail.co.uk - 04 March 2025 12:33 AM
Greg Jackson is a solitary figure in utilities. Beyond his eco credentials and social media presence, people now recognise him on the street.
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
bbc.co.uk - 03 March 2025 4:01 PM
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.
Factory jobs cut at fastest pace since Covid as Labour's anti-business Budget batters the economy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 2:01 PM
S&P Global found 'the steepest cut to employment' in the sector since May 2020, with staffing levels falling in five of the last six months.
Italian luxury goods group Prada closes in on £1.2bn deal to buy rival Versace
Versace, worn by actress Anne Hathaway (pictured), was set up by the late Gianni Versace in Milan in 1978 and is known for its flashy clothes.
Defence stocks hit record high: Shares soar as European leaders vow to boost military spending
Shares in FTSE 100 giants Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems soared to record highs after an emergency summit on Ukraine at the weekend.
Bitcoin swings wildly on Trump plan to create a US crypto reserve
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 2:00 PM
Trump (pictured) vowed to 'make sure the US is the crypto capital of the world' and said bitcoin and ethereum would be at the 'heart of the reserve'.
Reeves should wield the axe: Britain needs an Iron Chancellor to dig us out of debt, says ALEX BRUMMER
Labour's great goal when Rachel Reeves took command at the Treasury was to bring stability and predictability in the public finances.
Seize Russian cash to help Ukraine: MPs call for £237bn of assets to be used in war effort
MPs said the UK and Europe must 'step up and accelerate' their support for Kyiv by taking control of nearly £237bn of Russian cash.
Anglo American boss Duncan Wanblad paid £4.4m last year as he fended off BHP swoop
Duncan Wanblad was handed £4.4m in 2024, as his basic salary of £1.35m at the mining giant was topped up with bonuses and other payments.
Defence stocks fire FTSE 100 to record high as Europe prepares to rearm
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 10:01 AM
The blue chip index finished up 61.57 at 8871.31, after hitting a new intraday record of 8,908.82 earlier in the session.
Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under Labour plan to end 'feudal' system
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 7:50 AM
There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.
Nationwide axes popular current account switching cash perk
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 7:38 AM
From 31 March, you will no longer be able to get £175 if you are switching your bank account to a Nationwide FlexPlus, FlexDirect or FlexAccount current account.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Bidders eye bargains in renewable energy and infrastructure trusts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 5:54 AM
The saying goes that it's darkest before the dawn. And for investors in renewable energy and infrastructure trusts, the past two or three years have been gloomy to say the least.
Why do I need MORE than the average salary for a comfortable retirement? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 4:52 AM
How can people save sufficiently to provide an income in retirement which they cannot even earn in salary? What am I missing?
Housebuilder shares are cheap: Do Labour's new homes plans make them a buying opportunity?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 03 March 2025 3:55 AM
The likes of Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon, Barratt Redrow and Vistry have seen share prices battered - but will things get better from here?
Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?
bbc.co.uk - 03 March 2025 12:05 AM
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?
Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?
bbc.co.uk - 02 March 2025 4:03 PM
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.
Badgers have made a sett under my son's property - what can we do?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 02 March 2025 3:31 AM
Badgers have made their sett under my son's garage, digging out several tonnes of soil into his neighbour's garden. What should we do next?