Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'
bbc.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:18 PM
An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m
bbc.co.uk - 22 November 2024 9:40 AM
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".
Energy bills will go up AGAIN in January - but households could save £141 by fixing now
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 8:17 AM
The average household energy bill will rise to £1,738 from January - but it may be possible to beat the hike by swapping to a fixed-rate tariff.
Retailers suffer disappointing start to 'golden quarter' as sales slip ahead of Budget
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 7:51 AM
British retailers suffered a disappointing start to the sector's all-important 'golden quarter', as pre-Autumn Budget jitters saw shoppers hold off on spending.
Tesla Cybercab arrives in the UK: We take a first look around the self-driving robotaxi due to hit the road in 2026
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 6:10 AM
The Tesla Cybercab autonomous robotaxi has arrived in the UK as part of its European tour. We had a first glance at the 'car' to see what it's like in the flesh.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Ilika scores Goliath milestone with EV battery tech
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 5:42 AM
Ilika secured another key milestone in the development of its Goliath solid-state electric vehicle battery technology this week.
Hyundai takes on Range Rover and the luxury electric SUV segment with the Ioniq 9 EV offering 365 miles of range
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 4:58 AM
Hyundai has joined the luxury electric SUV club with its new Ioniq 9. And it could steal some of the upcoming electric Range Rover's thunder. Here's what we know about it...
Jaguar is not looking back on its radical rebrand... quite literally: British car maker teases concept EV with NO REAR WINDOW
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 4:49 AM
Jaguar has shifted up another gear with its controversial rebrand by teasing a first glimpse of its radical new electric concept car - and it doesn't have a rear window.
Games Workshop shares rocket to record high on guidance upgrade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 4:14 AM
Games Workshop has lifted annual guidance as the tabletop games firm lifted full-year guidance after better than expected sales over the last two months.
People told to shop around as energy bills rise
bbc.co.uk - 22 November 2024 3:53 AM
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.
As the boss of a top recruitment firm, I've helped millions of people get interviews. These are my ten tricks to nail a job - including the sure-fire hit when they ask: 'Any questions?'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 3:51 AM
A job interview can be a genuinely life-changing conversation. How you perform will determine what you do for a living, which in turn will shape what you do for much of your time on earth.
Millions of homes face higher energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises to £1,738 a year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 3:42 AM
The price cap, currently £1,717 a year for average energy use, will increase by £1,738 on 1 January 2025.
Will the FCA's greenwashing crackdown actually help investors?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 3:14 AM
For many investors, including some of those who say they no longer use ESG to direct their decisions, the environment is still a major concern.
Shop sales in surprise fall as Budget fears hit spending
bbc.co.uk - 22 November 2024 2:15 AM
Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.
Six ways to cut inheritance tax on pensions, by money expert GARY SMITH
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 1:59 AM
More families will be drawn into inheritance tax from 2027, and some will want to start planning now to mitigate the effects, says Gary Smith of wealth manager Evelyn Partners.
The 'new' classic Jaguar that's the antithesis of its electric rebrand: TWR Supercat is a reborn XJS for the 21st century
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 1:49 AM
In the same week Jaguar unveiled a radical rebrand for its bold electric future, a small Berkshire-based car maker revealed the antithesis; a 'new' classic Jag with a roaring 12-cylinder engine.
A data breach at my old workplace leaked my financial information: Can I get compensation?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:57 AM
I recently received an email from a company I used to work for, saying that there has been a cyber-attack and my payslips and bank details may have been stolen.
The inheritance raid on farmers is another bodge job in Britain's terrible tax system: SIMON LAMBERT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:45 AM
The Budget change means the very wealthy still get an inheritance tax break on land, while genuine farmers face the threat to their livelihoods of big IHT bills.
Westminster penthouse with MI6 history up for grabs for just shy of £4m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:08 AM
The unique flat is located at Whitehall Court, the former home of MI6 spymaster Sir Mansfield Cumming and screenwriter Brian Clemens.
Surge in shops and offices converted to homes as landlords tap in to sky-high property demand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:02 AM
Applications made to councils to change the use of a property from commercial to residential have soared in recent years, data shows.
Bitcoin soars closer to $100,000 as it rockets 45% since Trump's election win
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 November 2024 12:01 AM
Bitcoin has been one of the big winners since Donald Trump's election victory on hopes that he will usher in an era of crypto-friendly policies.
Back to the future for moguls: It's good to see Mike Ashley is still up for a good fight, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 11:25 PM
A perennial complaint, often heard, is the lack of towering figures and the contested battles which once dominated the City.
The best EV home chargers: Which ones are worth the money?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 10:00 PM
4,000 EV drivers ranked the best home chargers across seven categories. Here are the results - so you know which charger and installation services are worth every penny.
DVLA not 'satisfactory' for classic car owners and urgent reforms are needed, review finds
A newly-published DVLA review has shown that classic car owners had a 'less than satisfactory' experience using the agency's systems.
Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 9:27 PM
Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.
Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 8:14 PM
US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.
Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:59 PM
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:05 PM
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
Charged £720 to have a key cut - soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:02 PM
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.
Stamp prices look set to rise yet again as Royal Mail faces £120m bill after Budget tax raid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:01 PM
Martin Seidenberg, head of Royal Mail owner IDS, said the delivery group would need to raise prices to offset a £120m hit to the business.
Relax 'unworkable' targets for electric car sales, Ford tells ministers amid fears for the UK motor industry
A day after announcing plans to axe 4,000 jobs across Europe, Ford warned the government's zero-emission quotas are 'unworkable'.
Battle for Boohoo heats up: Ashley demands the removal of founder and two seats on board
The troubled fashion group revealed Mahmud Kamani (pictured) has relinquished his role as executive chairman to become executive vice-chairman.
Lenders face £30bn bill for motor finance scandal as City watchdog opens door to flood of claims
The FCA said many customers who took out a loan through a dealer may be owed compensation and has extended the time firms have to respond to complaints.
More firms forced to raise prices after Labour's raid on employer national insurance contribution
The Office for National Statistics said the share of businesses planning to hike prices over the next month has climbed from 11% to 15%.
John Lewis boss calls for shake-up of business rates after 'two-handed grab by the Chancellor
Nish Kankiwala (pictured) said the group, which includes the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, faces 'tens of millions' in additional costs.
MARKET REPORT: Jet2 takes off as airline boosted by record sales
Passenger numbers rose 11% from a year earlier, as flight-only sales grew, helped by increased capacity after ten Airbus A321neo jets entered service.
Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 11:30 AM
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.
JD Sports shares tumble as sportswear retailer softens guidance
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 11:15 AM
JD Sports Fashion shares plunged on Thursday after the retailer warned annual profits would fall short of previous guidance, following 'volatile' trading last month.
Virtue Drinks hires former BrewDog boss James Watt as 'strategic advisor'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 8:43 AM
Virtue Drinks revealed Watt, who quit as BrewDog's chief executive earlier this year, was an angel investor in its recent £2million fundraising round.
Heat pump grants offered to more homes - as Government also relaxes noise rules on green devices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 6:38 AM
The Government is putting more money into the Boiler Upgrade scheme which gives grants for heat pumps - as well as scrapping red tape around the green devices.
Thousands of PayPal customers report brief outage
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 5:41 AM
The online payment company says a brief technical issue has now been resolved.
Thames, Yorkshire and Welsh Water blocked from using customer money for bonuses
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 5:17 AM
The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
My coffee machine refund went to an empty Love2Shop voucher I'd binned: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 5:11 AM
I assumed it wasn't possible to refund money back on to a voucher - now I can't get my cash back unless I come up with the serial numbers from the cards.
Could YOUR pension fund a 35-year retirement? More are living to 100, here's how to go the distance
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:30 AM
For today's workers, a 35-year retirement is a real possibility. But can they afford it? We look at how big a pension needs to be, and how to boost your pot.
Labour 'risks destruction of the High Street': Retailers say Reeves's budget will mean shops closures, job cuts and higher prices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:27 AM
Lidl GB chief exec Ryan McDonnell said hikes to NI, wages and business rates will cost it 'tens of millions' of pounds and could push up prices.
British workers refuse to use the phone. No wonder our economy is in the doldrums, reveals a top City boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:08 AM
There would be an immediate fillip to the economy if the British picked up their phones and used them for their original purpose, which is to speak to one another.
Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 4:07 AM
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.
Activist Gatemore calls for YouGov to be sold after management 'missteps'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 3:50 AM
Gatemore Capital Management disclosed a position in YouGov on Wednesday as it broke cover to demand the firm be put up for sale.
Zero-emission targets will have 'irreversible impact' on UK car industry, Nissan warns ministers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 3:34 AM
Car giant Nissan, who employ roughly 7,000 people in the UK, warned Government ministers last night that current zero-emissions targets will have an 'irreversible impact' on UK car industry.
US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 3:27 AM
The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".
Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform
Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.
Motor finance complaints deadline set to be extended after bombshell Court of Appeal ruling
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 3:04 AM
Motor finance firms could be handed more time to respond to customer complaints over non-discretionary commission arrangements after a landmark court ruling.
Artificial intelligence to replace workers after Budget, warns boss of UK software giant Sage
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 3:03 AM
Steve Hare (pictured), chief exec of Sage, says companies looking to use AI to boost productivity would now step up their efforts.
Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:58 AM
The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows.
EV salary sacrifice explained: How to save 40% on a new electric car
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:42 AM
Salary sacrifice allows you to get an electric car more affordably, with tax benefits and a wide variety of choice.
Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:40 AM
The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.
Car finance mis-selling complaints face year's delay
bbc.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:32 AM
Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.
Millions hit with mortgage blow as rise in inflation crushes hopes of interest rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:19 AM
Interest rate cut hopes were crushed yesterday after a bigger-than-expected rise in inflation to a six-month high.
Thames Water blocked from dishing out 'undeserved' bonuses from customer money
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 2:08 AM
Nine water companies will not be using customers' money to fund bonuses after new Ofwat rules on executive bonuses come into force, the water regulator said on Thursday.
Vistry exec axed after accounting blunder that led to a £165m profits hit and the share price halving
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:50 AM
Vistry, led by boss Greg Fitzgerald (pictured), axed the chief operating officer role to 'ensure closer proximity of the chief executive to the business'.
Frasers calls for dismissal of Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:39 AM
Frasers has called for a vote to dismiss Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani, as the row over the troubled fast fashion firm's future continues to escalate.
MARKET REPORT: UBS upgrade a reprieve for troubled AstraZeneca
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:05 AM
Astrazeneca's share price fall was triggered by ongoing investigations in China and disappointing trial data for its cancer drug Dato-DXd.
Lingerie chain Ann Summers blames high taxes and rising costs for its decision to axe jobs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:04 AM
The high street retailer said it has made a 'small number' of its more than 1,000 workforce redundant. It is understood up to 30 staff were affected.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: The rise (and fall) of Britain's biggest household names - Should you stick with these five firms or is it time to sell?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:02 AM
The stock market has been battered and bruised in recent years, hit by regulation, tough economic conditions and investors' love affair with US shares.
Pothole compensation claims DOUBLE in a year but 76% of councils refused to pay out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 1:01 AM
Pothole compensation claims have doubled in a year, new research has found. And just 15 per cent of all compensation claims received in 2023 by councils were paid out.
Applying for power of attorney? Avoid these 12 mistakes which could see you rejected
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 12:57 AM
The number of people setting up a legal failsafe in case they fall ill is soaring, but nearly 51,000 applications were rejected last year.
Can fund managers bounce back from a bad run, or is your money better off in a passive fund?
There could also be an opportunity for investors to buy in to struggling active funds ahead of an upturn in fortunes, according to AJ Bell's Dan Coatsworth.
Jaguar goes woke: Fury as car brand scraps its famous logo, goes electric-only and introduces chic ad campaign and says it's prepared to lose 85% of traditional customers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 12:44 AM
The car firm, which is just over 100 years old, unveiled a bold rebrand yesterday worked on by a team of 800 that has ditched most of its classic iconography, including the roaring 'growler' badge.
'It's cultural vandalism': Design experts ridicule Jaguar's woke rebrand as 'the most destructive marketing move ever' while car giant shrugs off criticism despite customers' 'boycott' threats
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 November 2024 12:42 AM
The British sports car marque has been fiercely criticised over its most dramatic rebrand in decades, which swaps the roaring big cat badge for a roundel containing two letter 'J's.
How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 10:31 PM
Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.
Our landlord increased the rent twice in the last year adding £450 a month - can we do anything?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 10:09 PM
Six months ago our rent went up for the second time. Now we're moving and the landlord can't find another tenant who will pay the same price. Was the rise unfair?
The top property features home buyers are looking for - from big rooms to gas hobs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 10:00 PM
New data reveals the things that prospective buyers want to see on a house viewing - and how much extra they are willing to pay for them.
Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 7:51 PM
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 4:03 PM
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Electric car flat-battery breakdowns account for less than 2% of roadside callouts, AA says
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 4:01 PM
'Out of charge' breakdowns as a percentage of all EV breakdowns are at a record low in 2024 - just 1.85%, suggesting range anxiety is a myth.
Eon to pay £14.5m to almost 250,000 customers for pre-payment meter billing failures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:03 PM
A billing system error meant people who switched supplier or ended contracts did not get final bills within six weeks, as required.
Reverse hike in business rates - our shops can take no more! says trade association boss ANDREW GOODACRE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:01 PM
You got some hard truths from more than 80 retailers this week: industry costs could rise by more than £7bn once last month's Budget measures kick in.
Mining giant Rio Tinto rocked by an increase in sexual assault cases across its operations
The FTSE 100 company yesterday said eight employees reported actual or attempted rape or sexual assault in the past 12 months.
Betrayal of buyer beware - but the cost of the alleged car finance scam could be bad for Britain: ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:00 PM
Santander joins the lengthening list of UK financial firms preparing for payouts to motorists for hidden car finance commissions.
The best buy-to-let mortgages for landlords: Should they fix or risk a tracker?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 9:33 AM
Buy-to-let landlords are being hit by higher interest rates, higher costs and a less friendly tax regime.
BUSINESS LIVE: Inflation jumps to 2.3%; Dunelm buys Home Focus; Royal Mail takeover 'to be approved'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 9:07 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 13.95 points at 8085.07. Among the firms with updates today are Dunelm, Sage, Crest Nicholson, Severn Trent and Hornby.
Vet services giant CVS Group stands by full-year forecast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 9:01 AM
The Norfolk-based company, which operates around 460 practices, revealed its total revenue rose by 7.6% year-on-year in the four months ending October.
More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 8:47 AM
The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
How HALF of a pension could be gobbled up by Labour's inheritance tax snatch: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 8:30 AM
Although it was the farmers who took to the streets of London yesterday, another group is equally angry about the tax hit they face.
Sage shares surge to record high as business software group hikes investor payouts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:38 AM
Sage Group shares jumped by a fifth to trade at a record high on Wednesday as the business software group hiked investor payouts after a bumper financial year.
Ford cuts 800 jobs claiming weak demand for electric cars
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:30 AM
The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.
Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:28 AM
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:22 AM
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at its next meeting, after inflation rose above its 2 per cent target.
House prices up 2.9% compared to a year ago - but interest rate worries could curb future growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:21 AM
The average house price increased by 2.9 per cent in the 12 months to September, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
What rising inflation means for you: CPI increases to a six-month high - what happens next?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:20 AM
The headline and core rate of inflation have both risen. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes?
Four things the latest inflation figures tell us
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 5:03 AM
The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.
E.On to pay £14.5m to customers after bill error
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 3:50 AM
The energy supplier agrees to pay after it failed to issue credit to customers cancelling contracts.
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 3:23 AM
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.
Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harder
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 3:22 AM
Savers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now 1,606 savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
Hornby shares derailed as debts climb to £19m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 3:15 AM
Hornby said job cuts and a restructuring in September had shaved £1million of its annualised central cost base, 'with a further £500,000 to come out in 2025.'
Crest Nicholson to 'prioritise value over volume' as profits weaken
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:27 AM
Martyn Clark, who became chief executive in mid-June, told investors the company wanted to 'prioritise value over volume' during the 2025 financial year.
Jaguar ditches roaring big cat badge for its EV rebrand - and admits it won't appeal to traditional customers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:25 AM
Bosses say they expect to retain just 15% of the company's existing customers when it relaunches as an EV-only brand with a new image.
Just ONE new car launched in the last year has this traditional interior part that is nearing extinction
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:18 AM
Fewer than one in ten models in showrooms today have one, despite the item formerly being a staple of every interior.
Dunelm buys Ireland's Homefocus for an undisclosed sum
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 2:10 AM
Homefocus, which trades under the Home Focus at Hickeys' brand, has 13 stores across Ireland and a website providing home delivery and click-and-reserve options for shoppers.
How to bag a bargain in the electric car megasale: The models to avoid and the ones to pick
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:55 AM
For anyone looking to buy a new electric vehicle it seems to be Black Friday all month. This year, even prime models are up for grabs at super-low prices.
What rising inflation means for you: HUGO DUNCAN on why it dashes hopes of a Christmas Bank of England rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:37 AM
The jump in inflation announced today - from 1.7 per cent in September to 2.3 per cent in October - has dashed any lingering hopes of another interest rate cut this year.
Renault 5 becomes the third least expensive EV sold in Britain starting from £22,995
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:18 AM
Renault has released pricing for the new Renault 5 E-Tech. The retro EV hatchback is only bettered on price by the Dacia Spring and Citroen e-C3.
Our top 10 winter driving tips - including what to pack in the car and how to react if you skid on snow or ice
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:16 AM
With icy temperatures predicted for the coming days and the chilly conditions expected to cause disruption on the roads, now is the time to make sure you and your motor are winter ready.
Santander sets aside £295m for potential motor finance compensation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:14 AM
Santander reported pre-tax profits of £143m for the three months to the end of September, down nearly 75% on the £558m notched up a year earlier.
Investors eye gilt bargains as analysts say markets have 'overreacted'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 1:01 AM
Gilts could prove a lucrative bargain as analysts eye a looming bounce back after UK government debt sold off sharply heading into the Autumn Budget.
Chase Bank offers first-ever credit card to selected customers
Popular digital bank Chase has launched its first-ever credit card, which will be rolled out to some of its customers from today.
TfL has stopped refunding me Ulez fees when I go for cancer treatment: SALLY SORTS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:50 AM
I'm a cancer patient being treated by the King's College Hospital Trust. I regularly attend hospital in the Transport for London Ultra Low Emission Zone area.
How to beat an unfair private car parking ticket, by retired judge STEPHEN GOLD
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:41 AM
When sitting as a judge, it fell to me to try a number of parking ticket cases. Coming up is a selection of the best defences that have succeeded in the county court...
Why Nvidia is the right way to back AI - and what Trump means for investors: Blue Whale manager on the INVESTING SHOW
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:38 AM
Blue Whale's Stephen Yiu reveals where he sees Trump as a tailwind and what that means for some of the big name global stocks in his portfolio.
Can't find a bank that offers joint savings accounts? Try these paying up to 4.65%: SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:19 AM
Who would have thought it would be difficult to open a joint account? Well it is, judging by the number of readers telling me of their experiences.
Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service
bbc.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:11 AM
The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.
Lenders face a £30bn compensation bill to settle the motor finance scandal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:06 AM
A court ruling recently found that banks must fully inform customers about the existence and size of commissions when selling car loans.
MARKET REPORT: Vaping boom lights up Imperial Brands shares
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 November 2024 12:05 AM
The FTSE 100 group saw sales of so-called next generation products - including vapes, heated tobacco products and oral nicotine pouches - jump 26%.
Council bills could hit £3,000. Here's how to slash that and even get money back with SIX smart tricks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 6:37 PM
The Government has re-committed to keeping the 5% cap on council tax rises. However, in some areas it can be increased by even more.
Do I have to pay for repairs to a washing machine I bought only two years ago? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:49 PM
My two-year-old washing machine has stopped working and the retailer says I will have to pay for a repair, which I do not agree with.
Private rents set to rocket by nearly 20% over next five years as demand continues to outstrip supply
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:32 PM
A squeezed private rental stock is set to be overwhelmed by demand as beleaguered landlords shun the market due to raised mortgage costs.
Fast track to nowhere: Nationalising the railways will cost Britain dear, warns ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:22 PM
Amid the outrage over a poorly designed £40bn tax-raising Budget, Labour's most misplaced act of socialism has gone almost unnoticed.
Foreign swoop on Royal Mail 'to be approved': Czech Sphinx billionaire set to reach agreement with ministers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:19 PM
Trade union bosses representing around 100,000 posties said it was 'likely the Government will clear' the £3.6bn sale to Daniel Kretinsky (pictured).
Informa trims £1bn profit target as events firm faces FX hit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 1:42 PM
The publisher and events organiser expects to achieve over £975million in adjusted operating profits in 2024, having previously targeted more than £1billion.
Home insurance premiums top £400 a YEAR due to record extreme weather claims
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 8:23 AM
Home insurers have paid out record claims this year due to extreme weather , according to the Association of British Insurers.
Cold Weather Payments: Full list of postcodes that could get £25 towards bills as temperatures drop
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 8:15 AM
Recent wintery weather has seen snow blanket large parts of the country. In response, the Government has begun sending out £25 Cold Weather Payments.
Revolution Beauty plunges to a loss after stock clear-out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 5:58 AM
Revolution Beauty slumped a first-half loss following a strategy shake-up that has seen major stock clearance activity and changes to its product portfolio.
Mulberry boss vows to 'reprioritise and rebuild' as losses widen
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 4:33 AM
Mulberry's new boss has said the handbag maker must 'reprioritise and rebuild' after the struggling fashion brand's losses widened in the first half.
Old digital cameras sell for up to £300 online due to Gen Z appeal: Could YOU cash in?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:41 AM
Compact digital cameras have become popular among younger people due to their 'authentic' feel, according to one second-hand tech expert
Should I fix my mortgage for two or five years right now?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:35 AM
There isn't a huge difference in monthly repayments between the two, but trying to get a sense of what will happen to interest rates in the future is a challenge.
I'm a retirement expert and visited Australia to see if pensions REALLY are better than in Britain
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 2:34 AM
Superannuation schemes (Supers) and their performance are often a topic of conversation, and they are advertised on billboards and in stadiums.
Meal replacement firm backed by Luther actor Idris Elba sees profits treble
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 1:20 AM
In 2022, Luther actor Elba, 52, and his wife Sabrina, 35 (pictured), backed Huel in a £20m fundraising. Huel sells drinks and bars for those who do not want to cook.
Budget tax raid will drive UK firms out of business: Insolvency expert sounds alarm over £25bn NI hike
Prime minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Pictured) are coming under increasing criticism over their so-called 'jobs tax'.
Give car makers a break: Relaxing EV targets will help manufacturers meet the challenge from China, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 1:09 AM
The revival of car making in the UK is a great triumph. Overseas ownership injected new life into exports and a sector which looked doomed.
How to avoid being dazzled on the road: Our 10 tips to help you tackle being blinded by oncoming drivers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 19 November 2024 12:16 AM
Being dazzled by oncoming headlights is becoming an increasing issue for motorists. But how can you go about limiting the impact of the blinding glare?
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
bbc.co.uk - 18 November 2024 4:00 PM
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
HSBC bankers told to reapply for jobs with hundreds facing the axe in major overhaul
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 2:00 PM
Boss Georges Elhedery (pictured) is splitting the firm into four divisions: Hong Kong; UK; corporate and institutional banking; and international wealth and premier banking.
UK film and TV studio Fulwell 73 merges with US rival owned by basketball star LeBron James
The tie-up is backed by heavy hitters including Liverpool FC owner Fenway Sports Group, in which James (pictured) holds a small stake.
Gold miner pays Mali government £127m after arrest of its boss over tax dispute
Resolute Mining has handed over £63m in the first step towards securing the release of chief exec Terry Holohan (pictured) and two senior managers.
Shein bosses fight to drum up support for controversial £50bn stock market listing
The Chinese fashion giant, modelled by Georgia Toffolo (pictured), will hold a roadshow to convince shareholders to back its IPO, planned for early next year.
Asos boss handed a £350,000 pay rise as London-listed fashion giant slumps deeper into the red
Asos's latest annual report showed that chief exec Jose Antonio Ramos Calamonte received £1.17m for the year to September 1.
MARKET REPORT: Melrose shares soar as it reassures investors
The FTSE 100 group, which owns parts maker GKN Aerospace, said revenues rose 7% in the four months to the end of October.
Elementis boss Paul Waterman to quit following shareholder pressure
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 12:49 PM
Paul Waterman, 60, intends to depart as chief executive of the chemicals business, which produces ingredients for deodorants and skin creams, by its annual general meeting in April 2025.
My partner and I split - should we keep our joint £300k mortgage? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 10:03 AM
Me and my partner separated but maintaining the mortgage payments. We pay fifty-fifty.
What next for mortgage rates?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 9:04 AM
Mortgage rates are heading higher once again, with big lenders now reversing some of the cuts made in recent months.
Melrose shares surge as GKN Aerospace owner shrugs off supply chain woes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 8:30 AM
The FTSE 100 firm said it still expects to earn between £550million and £570million in adjusted operating profits this year, followed by £700million in 2025.
Boohoo raises £40m from investors as it struggles to return to growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 8:07 AM
The PrettyLittleThing owner revealed it had raised approximately £400,000 from retail investors and another £38.9million from institutional investor subscriptions.
JUPITER UK INCOME: Fund in radical shift as it turns its focus on to the best of Britain
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 6:37 AM
The overhaul was triggered by the appointment of new investment managers after Jupiter's 'star' stock picker Ben Whitmore decided to jump ship.
Bushcraft expert Ray Mears reveals the skills he's needed to get through the lean years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 6:17 AM
Ray also runs bushcraft courses overseas that teach self-reliance and resourcefulness, skills which Ray believes are essential in the modern world.
Ferrexpo chair backs miner's 'contribution' to Ukraine as operations continue
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 6:05 AM
Ferrexpo's commitment to maintaining mining operations is an important contribution to Ukraine, its executive chair has said, as the war in the country enters its 1,000th day.
EV sales targets will cost jobs, warn Nissan and Vauxhall, as demand plunges and car makers slash prices
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 5:36 AM
Labour is considering ways to help struggling car makers meet electric vehicle sales targets by looking into 'flexibilities', as manufacturers warn of pulling production from the UK.
British Chipmaker IQE launches asset review as recovery proves sluggish
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 4:36 AM
The Cardiff-based firm, which makes facial recognition sensors used in iPhones, told shareholders on Monday it expects revenues to come in flat year-on-year at around £115million.
My staff want time off to grieve but I believe they are skiving - how should I best clamp down on them? City superwoman NICOLA HORLICK has the answer...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 3:51 AM
Dear Nicola, I'm a manager, and I try to be a good one. I struggle, however, when people ask for days off when they're trying to get over the death of a dog or a cat.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Packaging pro Mpac wrapping up the market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 3:38 AM
We recommended Mpac in 2019, when the shares were £2.03. They have since soared to £5.51 and brokers believe there is a lot further to go.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Premier Inn owner's got plenty of room for growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 3:36 AM
Whitbread shares still languish below pre-pandemic levels and have fallen since Rachel Reeves' Budget. They should recover from here. Buy at £28.97 and hold.
Why have crypto prices soared in the past week? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 3:00 AM
Bitcoin and friends have taken off again in the past week - what's going on and should you be wary of a tax sting?
HAMISH MCRAE: Scrap National Insurance for the golden oldies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 2:58 AM
If the Chancellor wants to keep older people in paid work, and paying tax, she will be pushing at an open door.
How to turbocharge your pension wealth - and what mega-funds mean for YOUR retirement
There are no prizes for guessing the Chancellor's favourite word. In Rachel Reeves's first Budget speech, she said 'growth' 31 times - the equivalent of almost once every two minutes.
The 10 theory test questions learners get wrong most: See how many you can answer correctly
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 2:39 AM
AA Driving School analysed 55m answers to theory test questions on its dedicated app to discover which ten have posed the biggest problem for learners.
Pizza Hut could sell some of its UK restaurants after Budget tax hikes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 1:42 AM
Owner Heart With Smart wants to raise £10m to invest in touch-screen ordering machines and remote table ordering to reduce its reliance on low-wage staff.
We're twins and if one of us dies the other gets a £150k inheritance tax bill
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 1:40 AM
Married couples and civil partners can inherit from each other free of inheritance tax. But siblings who live together in old age are not afforded the same protection.
Uninsured driver hotspots EXPOSED: Interactive map lays bare 500 worst-offending areas... so is yours one of them?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 18 November 2024 12:44 AM
The Motor Insurers' Bureau, which pays out claims for victims of uninsured driver and hit-and-run crashes, has released figures showing where these incidents occur most often.
Close Brothers faces key meeting over car finance scandal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 11:45 PM
The Court of Appeal ruled that commissions paid between banks and brokers on car deals may be unlawful because they were not clearly flagged to the customer.
Owners spend record £6.1bn insuring their pets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 11:27 PM
Owners spent £6.1billion on pet insurance in 12 months - 15.8 per cent higher than the same period a year ago.
I last paid into my pension over seven years ago, will it be free of inheritance tax? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 11:00 PM
I had always understood my Sipp contributions were held in trust and the trustees had the power to decide who payments from it should be made to after my death.
Property asking prices fall more than £5,000 on average as Budget jitters hit the market
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 8:15 PM
The fall represents a bigger drop than normal at this time of year, which Rightmove attributed to pre- and post- Budget jitters.
Want growth? Look North and help boost pensions, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 1:56 PM
If people knew some of their savings were being channelled into, say, a project to improve the local rail service in their area, it might encourage them to pay in more and create a virtuous circle.
This isn't just any bond... it's a fake M&S fixed rate bond: TONY HETHERINGTON
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 6:47 AM
Our reader smelled a rat - and yes, it's a pretty big one. All of this is a fraud. Hopefully the FCA will respond.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Now 5,000 join High Court action over Woodford losses
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 6:20 AM
RGL insists that another tranche of claimants will be added in the new year with the final group claim likely to be in excess of £200million. Average claims will be for around £20,000, including interest.
It's time to bag an investment trust bargain - our experts reveal the ones they'd pick right now
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 5:45 AM
Wealth & Personal Finance assesses whether investment trusts are unvalued gems or simply duds. And we ask the experts where they spy opportunities.
'The cult of buy-to-let is dead': Rents to rise as Labour squeezes landlords
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 5:44 AM
Tenants will compete over fewer homes and pay ever-higher prices, according to a closely-watched survey of property experts.
Mulberry boss wants to recapture the glory days of Brit-Chic
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 5:24 AM
Andrea Baldo joined in July and plans to double down on Britishness. The Italian wants to open more shops in the UK following a period of targeting Far Eastern consumers.
Crypto goes barking mad: It started as a prank based on a cute pup, but now Dogecoin has soared in value - but investors must beware
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 4:07 AM
Donald Trump's victory ushered in a new boom for Bitcoin, the world's best-known cryptocurrency - and a surge in the value of Dogecoin, a 'meme-coin', due to its ties with Trump favourite Elon Musk.
REVEALED: £1bn cost of Chancellor's jobs tax on top ten employers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 4:04 AM
Some of the best-known firms will owe the Treasury hundreds of millions of pounds in extra tax as a result of the latest hike, according to our analysis.
AstraZeneca bets its future on US growth: Blow for Labour as drugs giant steps up investment in Trump's America
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 1:55 AM
The move will be a boost for Donald Trump's incoming administration. But it will be seen as a setback for the Labour Government.
Inflation back above 2% in blow for Bank of England
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 November 2024 1:33 AM
The news will deal the Government another blow as the economy flatlines and lenders raise mortgage costs - despite recent interest rate cuts.
One in TEN go on ski holidays without insurance - but the average injury costs a small fortune
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 November 2024 11:00 PM
Insurer Aviva has analysed its claims data and found that a broken leg is the most common injury on the slopes, with an average medical cost of £6,165 to treat.
I was the first Isa millionaire... Lord Lee's three-step blueprint to follow in his footsteps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 November 2024 4:24 AM
Lord John Lee of Trafford became the first Isa millionaire in 2003 and he now has an Isa pot worth multiples of this.
RAY MASSEY: Vauxhall's grand plans for its Grandland SUV
www.dailymail.co.uk - 16 November 2024 3:28 AM
It's paid off as the Grandland, produced with Vauxhall and its German sibling Opel badges, won Germany's prestigious Golden Steering Wheel award.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 November 2024 4:07 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.
These 10 new cars will cost £5,490 just to TAX next year...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 15 November 2024 1:01 AM
As part of government's efforts to encourage drivers to go green, first-year road tax costs for petrol and diesel cars will be doubled from 1 April 2025.