Success of Chinese chatbot DeepSeek sends US tech shares plunging
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 8:41 AM
DeepSeek's new AI assistant topped download charts over the weekend, surpassing rivals like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
WH Smith says post offices to stay if sale goes ahead
bbc.co.uk - 27 January 2025 8:13 AM
The potential sale of the retailer's High Street stores prompted questions over the fate of the post offices housed within them.
Labour donor Dale Vince says solar farm approval was not politically influenced
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:44 AM
The Ecotricity boss, whose solar project was approved by ministers last week, said criticism by local councillors was ‘cheap’ and ‘cynical’.
Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek sparks market turmoil for rivals
bbc.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:43 AM
Share prices in US and European firms fall as the Chinese technology threatens to disrupt the AI industry.
LANSDOWNE EUROPEAN SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND: New man at helm - but prospects of profits remain high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:36 AM
So far, so good, it's going solidly.' That is the verdict of Daniel Avigad on the returns he has generated for investors from the investment fund he started managing 17 months ago.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Dive into DFS... then you can sit back and relax
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:33 AM
Current trading figures are encouraging, and for those with a long-term view it may be worth buying at this price, then sitting tight.
Games Workshop has rocketed 62% on MIDAS's share tip, is it time to cash in?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:31 AM
If you are sitting on a tidy profit, take some of it now rather than waiting for the dice to turn against you.
All car manufacturers complied with ZEV mandate last year to escape government fines
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:19 AM
We can reveal doom-laden predictions that car makers would miss EV sales targets and be fined have now been proven wrong.
Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?
bbc.co.uk - 27 January 2025 7:18 AM
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.
Gen Z drives demand for non-alcoholic alternatives beyond January, says Ocado
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 6:51 AM
Demand for no and low alcoholic drinks is up again over the past year, as consumers look for alcohol alternatives beyond January.
Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 6:39 AM
It is understood private equity groups Hilco and Alteri are among parties to raise interest over a possible takeover of WH Smith’s high street arm.
London City airport seeks leisure market growth with Airbus A320neo bid
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 6:35 AM
The airport said its proposal would allow the site to reach its permitted limit for passenger numbers with fewer flights.
Ryanair cuts passenger forecasts amid delays in receiving Boeing planes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 5:52 AM
Europe's largest low-cost airline anticipates attracting 206m customers in the 2026 financial year, equivalent to 3% annual growth.
Major energy firm cuts standing charges with new tracker tariff - could it help you slash bills?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 4:43 AM
It said the decision to cut its standing charges rather than unit rates 'ensures all customers benefit equally from predictable cost savings'.
VICKY REYNAL: My daughter's boyfriend is a gambling addict and she wants ME to help pay off their debts. I think she should leave him - but should I give them one chance?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 4:41 AM
My daughter has confided in me that her partner is gambling - to the extent that she has asked me for a loan so they can pay the mortgage.
Dr Martens posts rising sales amid strong online demand in Asia
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 4:33 AM
The bootmaker reported total turnover increased by 3 per cent at constant currency rates to £267million in the 13 weeks ending 29 December.
My tax code changed THREE times and HMRC says I owe £3k - if I pay can I get a refund if it's wrong?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 4:04 AM
If I file my tax return and pay the bill and it later turns out that the calculations or my tax code weren't correct, can I get money back from HMRC?
Train operator says there is ‘more work to be done’ to boost workforce diversity
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 4:01 AM
TransPennine Express has unveiled a new photography exhibition at two railway stations to celebrate its ‘inclusive’ workforce.
Businesses prepare to cut staff as they brace for slowdown, CBI finds
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:50 AM
The upcoming increase to national insurance contributions has prompted firms to assess their budgets urgently, the CBI found.
Four-day working week adopted by more than 200 UK companies
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:47 AM
Campaign group the 4 Day Week Foundation said traditional five-day working patterns are ‘no longer fit for purpose’.
Good Energy agrees £99.4m takeover by Dubai’s Esyasoft
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:46 AM
Dubai-based Esyasoft will pay 490p a share for Good Energy after first revealing its takeover interest last October.
Do YOU need to declare your crypto gains to the taxman this week?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:39 AM
With Trump now in the White House, and Us crypto legislation set to shift, the future could be bright for the digital tokens.
Death benefits will be hit with inheritance tax: How will the cash grab affect bereaved families?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:32 AM
The Government's plan to levy inheritance tax on death benefits has received far less attention than pensions, but could be even more significant to grieving relatives.
'I'm slowly paying off £7,000' – Tips from those tackling debt
bbc.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:29 AM
People who have fought their way out of debt give their best advice on coping in tough financial times.
Hotel Chocolat savours record Christmas sales amid expansion plan
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:11 AM
The chocolatier, which was bought by Mars last year, said it is planning to open 25 new stores and hire 200 more people.
Bulb co-founder says latest energy venture takes ‘very different’ approach
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 3:01 AM
Amit Gudka said he has ‘a lot of regret’ about the supplier’s 2021 collapse, as he discussed his battery storage start-up Field.
Mind the savings gap: The best rates vs the High St banks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 2:24 AM
The best easy-access savings rates on the market are above 4.5%, and the best easy-access cash Isa rates reach as high as 5%.
How do I cut the tax on taking cash from my pension? STEVE WEBB replies
I want to understand more about the tax-free 25% as this forms a big part of my strategy, which is to take more of it in the first stage of retirement.
Stiletto sales surge as office staff fall head over heels
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 2:00 AM
Women are stepping out of trainers and into more glamorous footwear, the higher the better, though the kitten heel is also staging a comeback in a vogue for 1990s fashion.
City bankers toast bonus bonanza in deal frenzy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:59 AM
Top investment bankers at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley are pocketing rises of up to 25 per cent.
The £330bn pension pot blunder… by the pensions watchdog
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:57 AM
The revision is far bigger than previously reported and means there is less in the pot from which to pay the pensions of millions of scheme members.
Zillah Byng Thorne bringing funeral firm Dignity back to life
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:50 AM
When Byng-Thorne was asked to become chief executive of Dignity, she wasn't sure she could deal with the subject matter.
Lloyds blocks votes on trust board shake-up: Fury over 'dereliction of duty' by Scottish Widows amid fears US raider Saba could be victorious
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:39 AM
Saba Capital is proposing to replace directors at seven investment trusts with its own nominees, saying leaders have 'failed shareholders' and made poor decisions.
Proof it is better to buy a series of annuities
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:37 AM
Would you rather have a set fixed income for life or one that starts lower but is protected from inflation? New research suggests the sweet spot lies somewhere in between.
Why downsizing early could make you a mint - property experts reveal why selling up NOW may be best
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:35 AM
Downsizing can be either the most distressing or liberating move of your life. Leave it too late and it can cause all sorts of heartache and sacrifice; but go early and you can reap plenty of benefits.
BT boss brokered sale of key stake to Indian tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:26 AM
The intervention was said to have come amid fears that Patrick Drahi could be forced into a fire sale of his 24.5 per cent stake.
GSK strikes deal with Oxford for cancer jabs
The company said under a collaboration with the university it would invest £50m over three years to find out whether cancers could be prevented from developing with jabs.
HAMISH MCRAE: Bitcoin bubble can only burst
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:25 AM
It could carry on for a while yet, with the trigger for the next downturn being a wider retreat on the markets.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Investors must vote to see off cynical Saba Capital
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 January 2025 1:24 AM
Weinstein's bid to oust directors of Herald Investment Trust was stymied by independent investors. But his campaign remains a wake-up call for trusts.
Diageo pours cold water on rumours it will offload Guinness
Reports emerged last week that the FTSE 100 firm was considering spinning out the Irish stout maker or selling it off entirely to boost growth.
Dr Martens’ new boss hails ‘progress’ on turnaround plans as losses ease
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 12:23 AM
The FTSE-listed footwear brand’s revenues made a partial recovery after it suffered sharp declines through much of last year.
Ryanair cuts passenger forecast once more on Boeing delays
www.standard.co.uk - 27 January 2025 12:10 AM
The Irish carrier said it now expects to carry 206 million passengers in its 2025-26 financial year, down from the 210 million previously forecast.
Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies
bbc.co.uk - 26 January 2025 11:18 PM
Andrzej Duda says even if a peace deal with Ukraine is struck, pipelines to Europe should stay shut.
Jaguar Land Rover bets £65m on bespoke paint services
bbc.co.uk - 26 January 2025 6:51 PM
The firm says it will more than double its capacity for bespoke paint orders for wealthy customers.
Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth
bbc.co.uk - 26 January 2025 4:01 PM
The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.
'We are not lazy' - Working from home criticism sparks anger
Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work".
Advertised salaries pass £40,000, study suggests
www.standard.co.uk - 26 January 2025 4:01 PM
Continuing demand for skilled staff, together with hesitancy among employers around hiring, is driving the pay increase, the report says.
Wingstop to open at least 20 more UK sites this year
The move, which will represent an acceleration of recent expansion plans, will create hundreds more jobs.
Union to ballot Scottish Water staff on industrial action in pay dispute
Unite said the company had failed to make a ‘fair and decent’ pay offer to its members.
Urban Pubs & Bars eyes ‘healthy pipeline’ of potential new sites
It comes after the London-focused group hailed bumper festive trading in the city and strong sales from its recently acquired venues.
WH Smith Post Office branches at risk in sell-off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 1:52 PM
The retailer has a partnership with the Post Office that offers services in nearly 200 of its shops. The two businesses have been working together since 2006.
Rolls-Royce seals record £9bn MoD contract to build nuclear sub reactors
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 9:58 AM
The contract - dubbed Unity - will create more than 1,000 jobs and safeguard 4,000 other roles.
Drinks giant Diageo mulls £8bn Guinness sell-off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 9:56 AM
Diageo is considering ways of boosting growth - and it could include spinning Guinness out into a separate business.
Reeves hints at support for Heathrow expansion
bbc.co.uk - 26 January 2025 6:49 AM
An announcement is expected next week, as part of major speech on plans to boost the economy.
Is this Porsche's ultimate family sportscar? We took a Macan GTS on a 1,500 mile road trip to find out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 4:28 AM
The GTS sits at the top of Porsche's Macan range, but how does it stack up as a family wagon? Simon Lambert took one on a trip through France to find out.
Why leaving everything to your spouse after you die could be a HUGE mistake - and the 12 other things you must NEVER do when writing your will
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 4:10 AM
Will your will stand up to scrutiny? The case of multi-billionaire Shahzada Dawood, who has left his wife under £100,000, highlights how even wealthy families can struggle.
Fastest-selling used cars revealed: A luxury Mercedes is snapped up in a fortnight while an electric Hyundai takes FOUR MONTHS to shift
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 4:03 AM
Auto Trader - the nation's biggest second-hand car platform - measured the median duration between models being listed for sale on its website in 2024 and a buyer eventually being found.
TONY HETHERINGTON: This whisky offer tastes like a scam
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 January 2025 1:30 AM
I have been made aware of your article about bonds recommended by Nicholas James Finance. The same people also sold investments in casks from Boann Distillery.
'I don't want to buy a £4 coffee just so I can use the loo'
bbc.co.uk - 25 January 2025 4:38 PM
Should cafés let people who don't buy anything use their toilets?
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Hit by the Woodford debacle? Join these £200m litigators
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:01 PM
Since I last wrote on this claim just over a month ago, RGL has added a further 1,500 claimants to the group action, taking the total to 6,600.
ALEX BRUMMER: Labour's hope of a US tariff deal is naïve
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 1:50 PM
In an interview, Reynolds confidently asserted that Britain should be spared Trump's tariff assault because the country doesn't run a deficit on its goods trade with the US.
WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores
bbc.co.uk - 25 January 2025 11:40 AM
The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.
Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy
bbc.co.uk - 25 January 2025 8:52 AM
The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?
How YOU can cash in on the investment trust revolution
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:51 AM
Investment trusts seem set for upheaval, in a shift that could offer opportunities for investors happy to take some risks.
ECB boss Christine Lagarde's desperation highlights gulf with America
Speaking to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Lagarde had to go onto the defensive in the face of criticism from a leading US financier.
MARKET REPORT: Miners back in favour as metal prices shine
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:47 AM
They were lifted by a weaker dollar after Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and indicated that US trade tariffs were likely to be imposed at a slower pace.
Relx's little-known chief executive Erik Engstrom set for another windfall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:24 AM
The publicity-shy boss of the Footsie data and publishing giant will bag over £12m in share awards next month as his earnings head towards £200m.
Our neighbours feed foxes and it's making life hell - how can we stop it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:57 PM
Every evening, a number of foxes now show up on our road waiting for food. The cat's scared to go out, bin liners are being ripped open and the noise is terrible.
If we pick the cheapest estate agent to sell our home, how do we make sure they get the best price?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:00 PM
We have had three estate agents over to value. We are thinking of choosing the one that is only going to charge 1%. Should we?
The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 6:26 PM
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:06 PM
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:49 AM
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.
Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 10:05 AM
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.
Businesses hike prices at fastest pace in 18 months as costs rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 8:17 AM
Input price inflation accelerated to its highest since May 2023, leading to some firms significantly hiking prices for customers and causing inflation to jump at its quickest pace since July 2023.
Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 7:19 AM
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 7:14 AM
The Bank of England opted to hold the base rate at its current level in December, meaning interest rates began 2025 at 4.75 per cent.
Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:56 AM
The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Engage XR floats AI school trips to the moon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:48 AM
Engage XR Holdings just had to name-drop Meta Platforms with news of a partnership tied to its cutting-edge education technology to reap the rewards this week.
Home buyers will pay 40% more stamp duty by 2030: Will higher taxes stall the housing market?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:38 AM
The extra stamp duty revenue may help the Treasury, but some say people will be put off buying homes if the tax burden becomes too costly.
The NEW Tesla Model Y has arrived: Britain's best-selling EV gets a comprehensive makeover - here's every update and how much it costs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:45 AM
The Tesla Model Y - Britain's favourite EV - has had an exterior and interior and range overhaul. The new Launch Series cars will arrive in time for summer - but what's new?
Severn Trent to hike dividend payouts as consumer bills rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:39 AM
The water company, which serves about eight million people across the Midlands and Wales, expects to pay a 126.02p per share dividend to shareholders in the 2025/26 financial year.
Am I insured to drive during a red weather warning? All your motoring questions answered as Storm Eowyn brings record-breaking 114mph gusts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:12 AM
As record-breaking 114mph gusts hit parts of the British Isles, there are warnings insurers might refuse to pay out on claims if they can prove negligence.
Mastercard lawsuit downgraded from £14bn to £200m - this is the tiny sum claimants are now expected to get...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 3:51 AM
The funder of the litigation, Innsworth Capital, will take £45.57m of the agreed settlement to cover the costs incurred and future costs.
'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 3:35 AM
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.
The Range Rover that's least loved by drivers in survey of 60k UK car owners
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:53 AM
The most-loved and the least-loved cars in the UK have been revealed by consumer watchdog Which?. And a green Range Rover received the lowest satisfaction score ever.
What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:41 AM
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:15 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.
Consumer confidence shrinks as Britons bolster their savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:09 AM
GfK's latest monthly consumer confidence index gave a reading of -22 for January, compared to -17 in December and four points below the -18 predicted by a Reuters poll of economists.
Sainsbury's axes 3,000 staff in jobs bloodbath as surging costs rock retailers after Labour's Budget tax grab
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:37 AM
Sainsbury's chief exec Simon Roberts (pictured) said the supermarket is facing into a particularly challenging cost environment.
My husband is retiring, can we extend our mortgage to give us more money each month? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:27 AM
My husband (62) and I (47) have a joint mortgage. We will have eight years left on our mortgage and we will owe around £90,000.
The less well paid are paying the price of Labour's Budget blunders, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:24 AM
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have cast a pall over businesses which serve the less well off in society while middle Britain carries on spending regardless.
Revealed: Where Britain's first-time buyers pay the most and least compared to their salaries
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:21 AM
Property is more affordable thanks to rising wages, but where are buyers paying the largest - and smallest - proportion of their salary to get on the ladder?
Burberry eyes profitability as shoppers warm to back-to-basics shake-up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:18 AM
The group's renewed focus on 'timeless British luxury' helped drive bumper festive trade - as well as ads featuring Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer.
I'm a pensioner promised a British Gas £60 voucher to help with energy bills six months ago - but it hasn't arrived
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:14 AM
What should have been a simple payment, led to a protracted months-long battle with the country's biggest energy supplier.
Four ways Rachel Reeves and her new sidekick plan to scalp YOUR pension: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:09 AM
Pensions minister Torsten Bell (pictured), who has just arrived at the Treasury, has previously questioned the sustainability of the triple lock.
Renault 5 wins coveted Car of the Year title as iconic model's return as an EV receives top honours at 'motoring Oscars'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:02 AM
Want to see which other cars scored big at the WhatCar? Awards? You can find out which is the best new model in each vehicle category.
Surrey home with FIFTEEN bedrooms and a wedding venue could be yours for £6m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 12:30 AM
Grade II-listed Greyfriars House, which spans 14,000 square feet and has nine bedrooms, was designed in 1896 by architect Charles Voysey.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 11:15 PM
The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
What is sequence risk? How the timing of a market crash can impact your retirement
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 11:00 PM
Investing is often portrayed as a numbers game, where success boils down to returns and volatility. Beneath the surface lies a crucial concept that many investors fail to grasp: sequence risk.
Beware the inheritance tax raid on work payouts for those who die young: SIMON LAMBERT
Pensions and farmers grabbed the headlines after the Budget inheritance tax raid but there is lesser-known element we should be concerned about.
UnitedHealthcare names new boss after former CEO killed
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 4:39 PM
The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.
Trump's America leaves Europe in its wake: US President promises the largest tax cut in US history
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 2:00 PM
Donald Trump (pictured) delivered his much-anticipated video address to the self-styled global elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
UK factory slump continues as optimism among manufacturers sags to lowest level in over two years
The CBI's monthly order book gauge improved in only slightly in January having hit its lowest in more than fours in December.
Trump calls for interest rate cuts and cheaper oil: President sets the scene for a clash with Fed
Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president (pictured) said borrowing costs in America and around the world 'should be dropping'.
Chapel Down toasts strong festive sales as more drinkers switch to English fizz - but annual revenue dips
Chapel Down, which owns about a tenth of the vineyard space in England, said it sold 7% more of its bottles, magnums and cases this Christmas than last.
Rivals leave Puma on the back foot as sluggish sales send shares tumbling 22.8%
Just a day after Adidas reported solid results, Puma said fourth-quarter sales rose 9.8% - below the 12% forecast by analysts.
Lloyds boss praises Chancellor's intervention in 'PPI on wheels' car finance scandal
Rachel Reeves (pictured) was slammed for 'playing politics' after the Treasury warned judges that PPI-style payouts to drivers risk harming the economy.
MARKET REPORT: Investors turn bearish on online spread betters
CMC fell 16.8% after a two-sentence update in which is said it was on track to deliver annual net operating income in line with previous guidance.
Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 10:38 AM
The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.
Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:37 AM
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
Britain's oldest brewer warns price of a pint will have to rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:30 AM
Price hikes and 'cost efficiencies' are on the cards at Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame as it readies itself for the tax impact of the Autumn Budget.
Nationwide's new mortgage rule gives first-time buyers less of a helping hand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:14 AM
Nationwide has dealt first-time buyers on modest incomes a blow by upping the income threshold on its sole applicant Helping Hand mortgage from £35,000 to £40,000.
'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:54 AM
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.
Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:17 AM
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
THG nutrition sales shrink as MyProtein firm shoulders high whey price
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:06 AM
The e-commerce retailer behind supplement producer MyProtein revealed its revenue shrank by 3.1 per cent at constant currency rates to £1.9billion last year.
Lightyear launches a cash Isa to become latest investment platform to muscle into savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 7:36 AM
The account's interest rate is pegged to the Bank of England's base rate, meaning that it currently pays 4.75%, with interest paid out on a monthly basis.
Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 4:39 AM
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
CMC Markets shares plunge after recent rally despite better trading conditions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 3:53 AM
The London-based firm also said it was optimistic about meeting its cost guidance of around £225million, not counting variable remuneration and non-recurring charges.
Asbestos removal expert on how to check YOUR home for the deadly dust
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 2:14 AM
Demand for asbestos removal services jumped 21% in 2024, Checkatrade says - what's behind the rise, and what should homeowners look out for?
Watkin Jones returns to profit amid student accommodation boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 1:26 AM
The property developer reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £9.2million for the year ending September, having made a £2.9million loss in the previous 12 months.
HMRC will end 'over-taxation trap' for savers making pension withdrawals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 1:08 AM
Former Pensions Minister Steve Webb says 'at long last' HMRC has listened to ordinary taxpayers, and will change a system he has in the past dubbed 'an absolute disgrace'.
British chipmaker IQE sees shares soar despite semiconductor slowdown
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:56 AM
The British chipmaker told investors that cost cutting efforts had helped lift profits ahead of expectations.
I'm inheriting £900,000, how can I pass on as much of this as possible?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:30 AM
In the next few months I will inherit a substantial amount of money. I intend to pass on my estate to my nephews and nieces and some to charities.
Why the savers pulling their cash OUT of fixed-rate bonds are making a big mistake: SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:12 AM
The time may have arrived for savers to change tack. Rates on easy-access accounts are starting to fall, while those on fixed-rate bonds are stable or rising.
Wealth of those aged 65-69 has almost DOUBLED in 10 years thanks to property and pensions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:01 AM
The median total wealth of those aged 65 to 69 jumped by £112,567, or 46 per cent, between 2010-11 and 2019-20, shows.
Is Citroen set to launch an electric 2CV? French car brand in 'early stages' of bringing back an icon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 11:16 PM
Citroen looks set to join the retro-electric train by bringing back its most famous model. Autocar has reported the French brand will bring out a cheap 2CV EV.
I ordered an iPhone 14 from Tesco Mobile... but received a TOY version instead: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 10:01 PM
When I removed it from the box I realised it was not a real phone. All of the ports are moulded shut and it has no slot for a charger or sim card.
US revival hopes fire up Paris Fashion Week following Trump's return to the White House
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:07 PM
As the industry gathers at Paris Fashion Week, bosses are eyeing a revival in demand across the Atlantic to kick-start a recovery.
The Donald descends on Davos: Fears of a trade war clash with hopes of a new economic boom
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:06 PM
The majority of British entrepreneurs believe the return of Donald Trump will be 'good for business' even as his plans set alarm bells ringing.
Labour's £25bn national insurance tax raid could force firms to move jobs to Ireland
Firms have warned that the tax hike, which makes it more expensive to employ people, may result in jobs going offshore.
Victory for shareholder democracy: Herald investors reject power grab by Wall Street raider Boaz Weinstein
Weinstein's firm Saba Capital had proposed that backers of the £1.3bn Herald Investment Trust vote to kick out the existing board members.
Duke of Westminster sells £306m stake in his Mayfair estate to Norway's oil fund
The deal is the largest the billionaire aristocrat's (pictured) property company Grosvenor has ever struck with an outside investor.
Lessons from Boaz assault: Other trusts must not be complacent about fighting off US raider, warns ALEX BRUMMER
Herald Investment Trust boss Andrew Joy won't be breaking out the champagne yet despite an overwhelming victory over the US marauder Saba.
MARKET REPORT: Rival ticketing plans put Trainline in the buffers
The Department for Transport said that, after Great British Railways is established, it will bring firms' ticketing websites to one online site.
This church puts the heating on an hour a month for its six worshippers - but since it got a smart meter its bills have gone from £15 to £1,172
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:31 AM
Reverend Jane Held, pictured with Money Mail's Toby Walne, has seen her church's electricity bills shoot up from £15 a month to occasionally more than £1,000.
BUSINESS LIVE: Borrowing hits £17.8bn; Herald IT faces Saba vote; EasyJet losses narrow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:27 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 3.16 points at 8545.13 after hitting a new intraday record of 8,584.73 earlier in the session.
The interactive house price hotspot map of Britain - estate agents and property data experts' guide to what's going on
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:14 AM
This was supposed to be the year that the property market got its mojo back. But just three weeks in and some of the optimism is already fading.
Revolut boosts easy-access savings rates with Ultra customers offered a best buy 5% deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:58 AM
The instant access accounts offer instant withdrawals and deposits, while daily interest will be paid on funds held in all of its savings' accounts.
Quilter sees record inflows boost thanks to high net worth boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:20 AM
The wealth manager reported core net inflows totalled £5.2billion in 2024, more than six times the £832million of the prior year.
Herald Investment Trust shareholders vote AGAINST Saba takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 7:56 AM
The board of the Herald Investment Trust has claimed victory over Saba Capital after shareholders rejected the hedge fund's attempt to seize control of the company.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment account
Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
EnQuest to acquire Harbour Energy's business in Vietnam
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 5:46 AM
The London-based energy exploration business will acquire Harbour's majority stake in the Chim Sáo and Dua production fields, which it plans to operate after completing the transaction.
LadBible owner eyes further US investment after 'transformational year'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 4:26 AM
LBG Media said its global audience surged by 19 per cent to 503million, including 143million in the US.
Are dazzling LED headlights set to be banned? Government confirms new study and 'potential countermeasures'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 4:02 AM
The Government has responded to MP queries about LED headlights confirming new independent research amid public safety concerns.
Investment trust discounts are nothing to be afraid of, despite Saba's claims: THE INVESTMENT ANALYST
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:30 AM
As a new analyst, I was taught that one of the attractive features of investment trusts was the discounts: you can buy 100p of assets for 80p.
EasyJet boosted by lower fuel costs and strong package holiday demand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:16 AM
The FTSE 100 company reported its headline pre-tax losses slumped by 52 per cent to £61million in the three months ending December.
CMA chief ousted for former Amazon UK boss as Labour bids to boost growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:08 AM
Marcus Bokkerink (pictured), who became of Competition and Markets Authority chairman in 2022, will not complete his five-year term.
BlackRock agrees deal with Saba to protect its trusts from coup chaos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 1:20 AM
BlackRock has revealed an agreement with activist hedge fund Saba Capital it hopes will protect its London-listed investment trust from the disruption faced by peers.
Should I give half my £900k house to my son who lives with me to avoid IHT?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 12:00 AM
I'm keen to keep my inheritance tax liability to a minimum when I die with my estate (including my pension pot) currently worth around £1.5m.
Spike in borrowers in their 30s taking ultra long mortgages which they will be paying into retirement
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 11:59 PM
Financial Conduct Authority data reveals significant rise in people in their thirties taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more.
We love the UK, declares Santander boss as she insists the group will not quit Britain
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 10:43 PM
Ana Botin (pictured), who is Santander's executive chairman, dismissed the suggestion that the Spanish group was looking at leaving the UK.
MPs accuse HMRC of 'deliberately' letting phone services deteriorate to push taxpayers online
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:16 PM
HMRC is 'deliberately' offering taxpayers poor customer service, according to a report by MPs which found that waiting times have reached record levels.
Neighbour's son smashed our greenhouse - how do I force his parents to pay? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:49 PM
The boy next door's football has smashed our greenhouse. His parents have not offered to pay for the repairs. What are our rights?
The big Investors must speak up for UK share ownership and fight off the US marauders, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:56 PM
Today's AGM of the Herald Investment Trust, the first of Seven being targeted by Boaz Weinstein (pictured), allows investors to be heard.
Showdown in the City: Legendary stock picker goes head-to-head with Wall St raider in battle over future of London's investment trusts
Katie Potts (pictured) has led Herald Investment Trust since its inception 30 years ago and has been hailed for her backing of a host of successful British firms.
Give your Isa or Sipp an early 2025 boost: The cashback deals that can add to your pot
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:54 PM
Investors can give their Isa and Sipp accounts a new year boost by making the most of cashback deals to shift money to a new investment platform
Homeowners could be paying off mortgages in their 70s as higher rates force borrowers to stretch terms to 35 years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:11 PM
The number of people taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more has jumped 274% since 2020 as rising interest rates push up repayments.
MARKET REPORT: Car finance reprieve revs up Lloyds and Close Bros as chancellor steps in amid fears of industry chaos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:08 PM
In some much-need respite for investors, Close Brothers jumped 21.6%, or 52.8p, to 297.6p and Lloyds Banking Group added 4%, or 2.34p, to 61p.
Trump flexes his muscles with taxes and tariffs threat: President plots to take a major stake in TikTok
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:03 PM
Within hours of his return to the White House, Trump (pictured) signed a flurry of executive orders and signalled an era of upheaval for the world economy.
Netflix signs up a record 19m as crackdown on password sharing and raft of hit shows boosts business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:02 PM
Viewers flocked to Netflix to watch new offerings such as Black Doves, starring Keira Knightley (pictured), No Good Deed and Man on the Inside.
I've spent £15,000 on Airbnbs since my home flooded but Axa won't cover the costs: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 9:31 AM
While on holiday, a pipe ruptured in the bathroom of my rented property. My contract states alternative accommodation will be provided via the landlord's insurer Axa. But they said to claim on contents cover.
Frasers Group fails to remove Mahmud Kamani from Boohoo board
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 8:53 AM
Boohoo investors cast 63.2 per cent of votes against a resolution calling for Mahmud Kamani to be removed as a director of the online fashion retailer at a general meeting in Manchester on Tuesday.
HSBC now says you need to be richer to get its exclusive current account - would you qualify?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 7:52 AM
The high street bank quietly announced changes to its Premier account which has strict eligibility requirements.
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 - 21 January 2025 7:13 AM
Although the embattled Chancellor of the Exchequer was given a temporary reprieve last week, make no mistake: Rachel Reeves remains under acute pressure.
Cash Isa battle sees Trading 212 hike best rate TWICE in one week - how to bag 5.1%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 6:33 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 enjoy lying to friends and family about how much money I make - should I stop? VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 6:13 AM
Money psychotherapist Vicky Reynal replies: Both the guilt and your curiosity about why you do it are good signs.
Treasury seeks intervention over motor finance row amid economic fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 5:45 AM
The FT said the Treasury had taken the rare step of applying to intervene in an upcoming Supreme Court case, which may lead to car loan providers stumping up tens of billions to motorists.
Barclays ups mortgage rates - as one broker calls for Government to intervene to avoid 'messy recession'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 5:34 AM
The move by Barclays follows hot on the heels of mortgage rate rises from Santander, HSBC, TSB and Leeds Building Society.
Protect yourself from Labour's economic meltdown: What it means for mortgages, pensions and savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:52 AM
Bond market mayhem and the soaring cost of government debt has consequences for almost all aspects of our personal finances - from mortgage rates to holidays abroad.
Can the £11bn $Trump and $Melania meme coins make you a fortune? The world's top crypto experts tell us the VERY surprising truth...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:00 AM
The value of cryptocurrency meme coins launched in the last three days by President Donald Trump and his wife Melania is soaring, leaving those who bought early with handsome returns.
Kier Group preps £20m buyback as infrastructure firm cashes in on Labour's homes plan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:29 AM
Kier Group will buy back £20million from investors as the infrastructure group continues to cash in on major public spending initiatives and slash its debts.
Ebay buyer claimed blue trousers are black and left a bad review: Can I get it removed?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:09 AM
The review affected my 100% rating and was a slur on my character. I sought legal advice and was told the it could be libelous - but Ebay won't take it down.
Time to buy an annuity? Gilts turmoil pushes up rates to almost 7.5%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:08 AM
Annuities are a large and long-term purchase and you can't change your mind afterwards, so they are not something to buy on on a whim after a market upset.
Mortgage brokers steering borrowers towards two-year fixes, Bank of England finds
Brokers are paid commission by the lender each time a homeowner takes a mortgage, which is typically about 0.35% of the total value.
How 12.5m Nectar points worth nearly £63,000 have been stolen from our readers in the past year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:06 AM
Now we can reveal that 12 million points worth over £60,000 have been stolen from our readers alone in the past year, ranging from small amounts worth £2.50 up to £1,000.
Abrdn returns to net inflows as boss bets on Interactive Investor growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:26 AM
Fund manager Abrdn returned to net inflows in the final three months of 2024, thanks to growth in its investments and Interactive Investor businesses.
Premier cheers exceedingly good Christmas with profit guidance lift
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:42 AM
The food manufacturer revealed its turnover increased by 3.1 per cent to £360.1million in the 13 weeks ending 28 December thanks to sales of branded sweet treats jumping by 8.9 per cent.
Trust targeted by Saba warns the US hedge fund poses an 'existential threat'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:39 AM
Saba, run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein, owns around 21% of the The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, and wants to oust the board.
Bank of England warns ministers stability not growth is top priority
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:36 AM
Deputy governor Sam Woods told Keir Starmer that delivering economic growth and 'encouraging responsible risk-taking', was not its main focus.
How investment trust shareholders can vote on Saba's raid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:35 AM
Saba, founded by Boaz Weinstein (pictured with ex-wife Tali Farhadian), is pushing to oust the boards on seven UK investment trusts.
The 3G shutdown will drive up the cost of parking your car... here's why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:18 AM
The UK's 3G network will switch off this year, rendering pay and display machines obsolete and unworkable. How will this impact drivers and will you end up paying more?
Unemployment rises as jobs market begins to show weakness
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:07 AM
Unemployment ticked higher in November as the number of job vacancies contracted again, amid mounting evidence Budget measures are weighing on the labour market.
Bitcoin hits new high as Trump is sworn in… and value of President's own digital token hits £12bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:02 PM
Bitcoin soared to a record $109,071 in the hours before his inauguration as 47th US president. The value of the $TRUMP coin soared to around £12b
Charging giant Pod Point loses a third of its value as demand for electric cars slumps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:01 PM
Pod Point said it brought in revenues of around £53m in 2024 - well below the £60m it was expecting and results for 2025 are set to be lower than anticipated.
Mulberry finance chief Charles Anderson quits as shake-up of the luxury brand continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:00 PM
Charles Anderson will step down on January 31, just two months after the luxury fashion label pledged to stem falling sales and widening losses.
KPMG probed over audit of gambling giant Entain is a major blow for the scandal-prone auditor
Industry watchdog the Financial Reporting Council said it will probe the accounting giant's work on Ladbrokes' owner Entain's 2022 accounts.
Crypto win for the White House - but the Trump meme coin raises ethical dilemmas, says ALEX BRUMMER
The soaring value of Donald and Melania Trump's crypto currency is one of the more bizarre aspects of his impact on the world of finance.
MARKET REPORT: Publisher Reach soars after boost to profits
Reach, which owns the Daily Mirror, Express and Daily Star newspapers and a raft of regional titles, said trading in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 'strong'.