Wednesday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 9:00 PM
Monkeypox virus: What is it, what are the symptoms, and how does it spread?
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:36 PM
Cost of living: Government plan to help households could come within days
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 5:37 PM
Measures could be announced as soon as Thursday after growing pressure on Downing Street, the BBC learns.
Glencore to pay £1.2bn in bribery and market manipulation settlements
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:35 PM
The London-listed mining giant indicated it would plead guilty to charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office in connection with a bribery investigation.
Almost £5bn in interest is going astray as inflation batters savers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:21 PM
Inflation is at its highest rate for four decades. But savers are far worse off than they were 40 years ago when easy access accounts paid 9.75%.
Why you should call energy giants after 4.30pm in the week
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:20 PM
Since launching our Pick up or Pay up campaign, businesses have furiously fought back against claims their customers are forced to spend hours on hold.
Monkeypox infection lasts after scabs and rashes disappear
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:19 PM
Insurers and banks set to lose billions from climate change
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:18 PM
The results of a 'climate stress test' showed banks could incur losses of up to £225bn by 2050 while the value of assets held by insurers could tumble 15%.
To mark the Jubilee, 70 facts that show how our finances have changed
As the nation gears up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, here we shares 70 facts about how our finances have changed during her reign.
VICTORIA BISCHOFF: Amazing support for our Pick up or Pay up campaign
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:16 PM
On Friday afternoon last week, I received a rather excited call from the post room - more than 1,000 letters had arrived for us in just three days.
Pound slumps again as latest financial data points to a sharp slowdown
The closely watched S&P Purchasing Managers' Index fell sharply in May to 51.8. It was a drop from 57.6 in April and its lowest level since last February.
'I change how I look and talk to fit in at work'
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:05 PM
Two thirds of women of colour in UK workplaces say they change themselves to fit in, a report says.
Klitschko brothers urge Europe to stay strong for Ukraine
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:02 PM
The champion boxer brothers visit World Economic Forum in Davos to urge support for Ukraine.
Banks write off nearly £400m in business loans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:01 PM
The value of business loans written off by banks in the UK nearly doubled in the last quarter of 2021 with more than 12,000 companies filing for insolvency in the same period.
MARKET REPORT: Windfall tax plan gives shares an electric shock
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:54 PM
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is said to be drawing up plans for a windfall tax on electricity generators on top of a hit to North Sea oil and gas producers.
KPMG hit by another fine for botched audits at Rolls-Royce
KPMG has been hit with a multi-million pound fine by regulators for failing to address evidence of bribery while working the accounts of Rolls-Royce.
Law firms in the dock over £125,000 super pay for graduates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:53 PM
Clifford Chance is the latest Magic Circle law firm to raise pay for newly qualified lawyers - many of whom are just 22 years old - to £125,000 a year.
British baby milk brand Kendamil steps in to help ease US shortage
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:52 PM
Kendamil, the baby milk brand the Royal Family used to wean Prince Louis, will take part in President Biden's Operation Fly Formula initiative.
Private equity firms on hunt for more bargain UK companies
Vindi Banga, partner in the London office of Morrisons owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice, said private equity would sustain their hunting in the UK.
ALEX BRUMMER: More taxes will only suppress enterprise and investment
The clamour for a windfall tax on energy producers will become ever more shrill after Ofgem warned the energy price cap would rise sharply in October.
Ralph Lauren back in fashion as US luxury brand's sales surge
Ralph Lauren reported full-year revenue in 2021 beyond pre-pandemic levels up 41% to £4.96bn. The figures were boosted by fourth quarter revenues.
Beat the squeeze: 20 easy ways to earn a little extra income
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:41 PM
Have you cut costs so much that nothing more can be slashed from the budget? Then it's time to look at how to increase your income.
US closes loophole for Russian debt payments
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:14 PM
The move by the US Treasury Department could push Russia closer to default.
Travel chaos looms as rail workers vote overwhelmingly for national strike
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:13 PM
Rail strike: RMT union votes for national action
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:53 PM
RMT members vote in favour of strike action across Network Rail and 13 train operating companies.
SALLY SORTS IT: Clerical Medical won't pay out my late father's £56,986
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:02 PM
My father passed away last year and all the money due to the estate has been collected, except for £56,986 from a Clerical Medical savings bond.
Need help with your energy bills? Ask at the Post Office
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:00 PM
Jenny Cooper from West Bromwich (pictured with Shanara Begum, of Citizens Advice) has been living on just £77 a week in Universal Credit.
Learning the right lessons from Afghanistan
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:00 PM
Meet the Elizabeth Line superfans who flew 3,000 miles to take a 30-minute train ride
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 1:17 PM
Sir Ringo Starr drums up some digital dollars as he launches an NFT collection
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 1:16 PM
Mining giant pleads guilty to UK bribery charges
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 12:57 PM
Glencore's UK subsidiary pleads guilty to bribery in London, while the firm resolves similar US claims for $1bn.
Teenager who killed Ava White told police ‘I’m not bothered’ as he was questioned
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 12:26 PM
Dividends from UK shares keep up with inflation - boosted by oil stocks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 11:52 AM
Dividend payments rose by just over 14% in the three months to end of March to £12bn, according to data from asset manager Janus Henderson.
Royal Mail shares sink again as broker issues 'sell' downgrade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 11:46 AM
Peel Hunt has recommended investors sell rather than buy shares in the postal service giant and has slashed its target price for the group from 500p per share to 307p.
Avon Protection shares plummet after helmet maker drops to loss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 11:11 AM
It said earnings were negatively impacted by rising employee, manufacturing, and freight costs, and lower purchases of its first responder products.
What happens when you win big on the lottery?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 10:36 AM
Winning a huge sum of money on the lottery may sound like a dream, but experts warn a sudden windfall could create problems of its own, at least in the short term,
Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Sadiq Khan invokes powers over partygate
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 9:25 AM
Why Apple Pay could make you spend more than you are meant to
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 9:21 AM
BUSINESS CLOSE: Avon Protection profits sink; Barclays £1bn buyback
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 9:03 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 0.4 per cent to 7,484.4, while the FTSE 250 fell 1.5 per cent to 19,849.82.
‘I am not Banksy’: Councillor resigns over rumours he is anonymous street artist
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 8:26 AM
How to save money on energy: Your essential guide to bills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 8:01 AM
It can seem a little overwhelming keeping up to date on what is going on with our energy bills, but as prices soar, This is Money takes a look at all of the essential things you should know about.
How to make your mattress last: DON'T make your bed every day (especially in summer)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:42 AM
Your mattress needs to air to avoid unhealthy moisture being trapped in the bed, so pull back the bed linen to give the mattress the chance to breathe.
Energy price cap: Typical energy bill set to rise by £800 a year in October
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:41 AM
Industry regulator Ofgem warns households that they should expect higher energy bills this winter.
Russia-Ukraine war: Listen to our daily podcast
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:39 AM
Adele producer: Poor children have ‘no hope’ of breaking into music industry
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:23 AM
Topps Tiles shrugs off rising costs with record first-half revenue
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 7:00 AM
The tiles specialist retailer said it had to put up prices at the end of last year, but sales have continued to grow amid strong demand for home improvements.
Citroen Ami EV with a 46-mile range will cost £7,965 in the UK
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 6:40 AM
Citroen has revealed the left-hand-drive two-seat model will cost from £7,695 when first deliveries arrive this summer - and the single-seat 'Cargo' van version is £7,995.
Energy firms warn against extending windfall tax to renewables
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 6:31 AM
Applying a windfall tax to renewable energy could threaten the government's energy strategy, sources say.
Canal boat stag party ends in disaster
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 6:27 AM
Kurt Zouma sent ‘grotesque’ racist abuse and death threats after cat-kicking video
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 6:25 AM
Amigo Loans has compensation scheme approved by the High Court
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 5:21 AM
The decision represents a massive victory for the embattled lender, whose survival has remained in question over the past two years.
Government borrowing lower than expected in April
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:47 AM
One analyst says the figures put pressure on the chancellor to give more support for households.
SCHRODER UK MID CAP FUND: Mid-cap trust taking fight to inflation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:04 AM
The fund, with a market value of £191million, invests in companies that are part of the FTSE250 (excluding investment trusts) Index.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Diageo profits from moving upmarket
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:03 AM
Midas recommended the stock in 2017 at £23.26, since when the price has risen 55 per cent to £35.98.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Our tip T Clarke lit up Windsor Castle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 4:02 AM
Midas recommended T Clarke in 2017 when the shares were 76½p. They have doubled since then to £1.53 and should continue to gain ground.
Con-artists exploit confusion around international 'wire transfers'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:59 AM
There is something strangely fascinating about true crime drama, and if there's one thing that has captured the cultural zeitgeist it is true life tales of elaborate scams.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: British Land thriving 70 years after listing
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:57 AM
The shares were more than £6 before the pandemic. Now just £5.19, they are an attractive, long-term buy.
How do I improve the energy efficiency of my buy-to-let?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:47 AM
Landlords often get a bad rap for not looking after their rental properties. In this scenario our reader intends to go above and beyond and actually improve their property.
How high will UK inflation go and how long will it stick there?
Inflation in the UK officially reached the highest level in 40 years in April, at 9%, and economists warn the worst is still yet to come.
Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:45 AM
Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports.
Home sales drop in April as property market returns to normal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:45 AM
HMRC data shows drop in house sales and purchases, as experts claim housing transactions are are returning to levels seen before the pandemic.
McDonald’s customer blocks drive-through for 90 minutes in row over McMuffins
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:26 AM
Premium Bond savings rates boosted by NS&I from June
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:23 AM
NS&I will increase the Premium Bonds prize fund rate from 1 to 1.4% boosting the chances of its 21m savers bagging a monthly prize.
Ten most expensive cars sold at auction - and Ferrari dominates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:13 AM
Here's our rundown of the most valuable motors to be sold when the hammer dropped in auction rooms featuring seven Ferraris, two Mercedes and an Aston Martin.
Why chicken is getting more and more expensive
bbc.co.uk - 24 May 2022 3:05 AM
We follow a chicken from farm to supermarket shelf to see how costs are building up at every stage.
'Wild' Rowan Atkinson party causes dogs to flee in fright
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:43 AM
Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens denies four counts of flashing
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:39 AM
Monkeypox could become endemic if it makes the jump to pets
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:19 AM
Car hire costs rocket and cost double compared to 2019
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 2:15 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The biggest jump in costs was found for Geneva. In 2019, a family hatchback would have cost an average of £353 for one week rental, but this summer is £933.
Fuel duty: Government rejects petition to cut it by 40%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 1:59 AM
MPs last night rejected calls for a further 40% cut in fuel duty and VAT in a Parliamentary debate, despite increasing cost of living pressures.
Why buying a fixer-upper could cost MORE than a modern home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 1:16 AM
Buying a property that needs work is often seen as a great way to secure a bargain - but spiralling renovation costs mean it could end up being more expensive.
Davos elite declares war on the cost of living crisis
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 May 2022 1:15 AM
Business leaders gathering in the Swiss ski town were eager to address the issue of rising prices which are posing a threat to their businesses and citizens.
Tech queen Vin Murria refuses to quit race for ad giant M&C Saatchi
AdvancedAdvT, Murria's vehicle said a rival £310m bid 'does not fairly reflect' the 'significant synergies' available to M&C Saatchi shareholders.
What to expect from Prince Harry and Meghan's UK visit for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 12:26 AM
Pageants, parades and a pop concert: How Britain will celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Telegraph.co.uk - 24 May 2022 12:22 AM
Tuesday morning news briefing: Why did Boris Johnson avoid Covid fine?
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 11:49 PM
Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concerns
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 11:47 PM
Malaysia has become the latest country in Asia to cut food exports to keep prices down at home.
One-off financial advice offered by Charles Stanley for £900
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 11:00 PM
The offer covers several online guidance sessions with a qualified financial adviser to discuss your circumstances, a personalised plan of action and a follow-up support service.
Abu Dhabi backs two BP Teesside hydrogen projects
BP boss Bernard Mooney (pictured) said the oil giant was backing Britain as it unveiled a deal with Abu Dhabi investors to back two factories on Teesside.
When will Biden stop sowing confusion?
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 10:00 PM
One in five employees expect to change jobs this year
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 9:28 PM
Workers in the UK continue to look for better pay and conditions as bosses struggle to recruit.
Quad: The China factor at the heart of the summit
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 5:10 PM
The group will refocus on an open and safe Indo-Pacific - and analysts say this is aimed at China.
Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:59 PM
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon.
Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:42 PM
Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said.
Fraud victims face call waiting lottery from banks
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:09 PM
Waiting times can range from 16 seconds to over 30 minutes depending on the bank, says Which?.
Love Island's eBay styling could change second-hand buying habits
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:06 PM
Fans of the show could buy more second-hand after seeing stars in eBay outfits, fashion experts say.
ALEX BRUMMER: The Davos 'elite' that always gets the big calls wrong
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 2:27 PM
This year's Davos Forum is without the twin pillars of US finance - Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan and the world's biggest investor Larry Fink of Blackrock.
MARKET REPORT: Moonpig's Smartbox deal proves a gift for investors
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 2:13 PM
Moonpig said Smartbox will boost revenues to £350m next year, while enhancing profit margins and so adding to earnings per share.
Bank of England not to blame for soaring inflation, says Bailey
Andrew Bailey (pictured) has hit back at claims that the central bank's actions during the pandemic had served to fuel the rapid rise in inflation.
Millionaires at Davos say 'tax us more'
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 10:00 AM
At the annual meeting of the business and political elites, wealthy attendees call for fairer tax.
What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 9:43 AM
UK inflation is rising at 9%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher.
Monday evening UK news briefing: Boris Johnson pictured at Number 10 party
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 9:26 AM
Kingfisher reveals another £300m share buyback scheme
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 9:19 AM
The FTSE 100 home improvement retailer finished a separate £300million share buyback scheme in late April when it returned £75million in surplus capital to shareholders.
BUSINESS CLOSE: Sycamore exits Ted Baker sale; Kingfisher ups forecast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 8:57 AM
The FTSE 100 closed 1.7 per cent higher at 7,513.4, while the FTSE 250 rose 1.6 per cent to 20,146.18.
The top 9 local authorities issuing the most parking tickets last year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 8:48 AM
Motorists were handed an extra 400,000 penalty charge notices (PCN) last year, new research shows, with Manchester emerging as the parking ticket capital of Britain.
How to build your own BBQ: Tips and tricks from the experts
Mike Edwards, owner of website DIY Doctor, says: 'This year, there seems to be more people than ever wanting to put up a permanent brick barbecue.'
Best credit cards rated: Top for cashback, rewards and clearing debt
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 8:46 AM
This is Money has scoured the market and picked out the best credit card deals to help you make the most of your money - whatever you plan to pay for on plastic.
Starbucks to quit Russia but pay six months' wages
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 8:42 AM
The coffee giant says it will continue to pay nearly 2,000 staff at its Russian shops for six months.
SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: London 2012 winner 4Global
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 7:48 AM
Eloy Mazon's 4Global advises cities, governments, event organisers and sporting bodies on the social, economic, financial, participation and health impact of sport.
Former Tory MP Imran Khan jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting teenage boy
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 7:40 AM
Look out below! It's raining raw meat in the Chilterns
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 6:53 AM
Kainos shares jump 23% as IT firm behind NHS app posts strong results
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 6:43 AM
Revenues for the full year to the end of March rose 29 per cent to £302.6million, while adjusted pre-tax profit rose 3 per cent to £58.8million.
Monkeypox virus may have evolved to be more transmissible
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 6:14 AM
Electric car breakdowns involving dead batteries halves in two years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 5:37 AM
AA president Edmund King says the theory that EVs run out of battery 'doesn't match reality' and shouldn't put people off switching from their petrol and diesel cars.
Ainsley Harriott thanks rescuers who helped sister after she fell into Chelsea Flower Show pond
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 5:23 AM
Do you have what it takes to beat PlusWord? Welcome to the Telegraph's new word-finding puzzle
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 5:11 AM
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British officials watched me sign 'dehumanising' false confession
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 5:02 AM
The Briefing: Sign up for two-minute audio news updates on WhatsApp, Apple, Spotify and Alexa
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:17 AM
Estate charges for our freehold house have hit £16k: Can we challenge it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 4:12 AM
The estate charges for our home have risen sharply from £6,000 per year in 2018 to a bill for £16,068 annually now.
Will inflation trigger a crisis of trust in the Bank of England?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:55 AM
Perhaps it would be fine under an astute Conservative chancellor, but imagine what would happen with a Corbynite in No 11.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee to raise value of Royal mementos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:51 AM
We look at sought-after collectors' items from the past - as well as pieces issued recently - that are likely to enjoy price rises over the years to come.
Donald Trump aide in £700m move for Atom Bank
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:49 AM
Wilbur Ross is in advanced talks with the lender regarding a £700million merger with his special purpose acquisition company.
Monkeypox outbreak: First case detected in Scotland
Telegraph.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:48 AM
The £100M bet agains Tesco shares: Marshall Wace shorts grocer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:47 AM
The secretive fund, run by Sir Paul Marshall and Ian Wace, is using so-called 'short' contracts to make money if the share price falls.
Owner of luxury chocolate brand Rococo faces legal row with her bank
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:45 AM
Chantal Coady has been pushed out of the company she spent almost four decades building up.
Pay gap between workers and bosses running at record high
Pay ratios, which compare chief executives to average employees, fell during the pandemic when bosses took salary cuts and scrapped bonuses.
STOCKS TO WATCH: Nanoco winning Samsung battle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:44 AM
The US Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled in favour of the tiny Manchester-based firm in a dispute over its television technology.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned: Jobs will go if you hike taxes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:43 AM
Conservative MP John Redwood has called on Sunak to back down on the policy, adding that it could tip the country into recession.
Should you invest in a trust that's reigned longer than the Queen?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:17 AM
Some of the oldest trusts have invested customers' money through the reign of six Monarchs. So what is the secret to their longevity?
Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more
bbc.co.uk - 23 May 2022 3:12 AM
The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices.
TONY HETHERINGTON: Noble wants another £6,000 for identical cruise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 1:40 AM
It offered to transfer our booking to the next cruise, sailing in August, and we accepted this. But £3,000 each is the sting in the tail.
Here's how to bag a summer holiday on a budget
There are creative ways to keep costs down - and even get a holiday for free - if you know how to do it.
Uni graduates have TWICE the personal debt of those with no degree
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 1:28 AM
The average graduate takes out £12k in credit after University, compared to £7k for those who didn't attend.
UK house prices at risk as inflation rises and cost of living crisis hits, warns Nationwide boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 1:26 AM
Joe Garner said higher prices and interest rates, together with steep rises in the cost of living, mean buying a home will be tougher.
Should you invest in banks amid higher inflation?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 May 2022 1:01 AM
UK banks have been largely overlooked by investors in recent years amid a period of poor performance. Should investors reconsider as interest rates rise?
Pay gap between bosses and staff expected to widen
bbc.co.uk - 22 May 2022 11:57 PM
The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022.
Monday morning news briefing: Gene-edited crops to guarantee food supplies
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 11:45 PM
Birmingham Children's Hospital nurse arrested on suspicion of poisoning after infant death
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 11:35 PM
How to invest in making buildings green: Five fund and trust tips
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 11:00 PM
After energy, property is the investment sector with the most planet-saving power, says Becky O'Connor of Interactive Investor.
Will my old employer voluntarily increase my pension as inflation soars?
Two thirds of my benefits were accrued before April 1997. The fund rules don't allow for rises in excess of the Guaranteed Minimum Pension on those, but can be made at the discretion of the company.
My neighbour's dog is about to knock down our fence: Can we make them pay for the damage?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 9:44 PM
The deeds say the fence is our responsibility, but it wasn't an issue until the dog came on the scene.
Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
bbc.co.uk - 22 May 2022 4:07 PM
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
bbc.co.uk - 22 May 2022 4:05 PM
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.
Gene-edited crops sped up to guarantee food supplies
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:30 PM
Auditor KPMG in line for another fine over work for Rolls-Royce
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:07 PM
The firm faces a £4.5m fine from the watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council, as soon as this week, according to reports.
Long-awaited £4bn float of online retailer The Very Group on track
The firm behind Very.co.uk and Littlewoods has reportedly offered incentives to senior managers ahead of a listing in 2023.
End of the road for bargains as new cars cost record high
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 1:08 PM
Online Sales Tax would stifle innovation, says M&S boss STEVE ROWE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 12:55 PM
This week marked an important deadline for the future of this vibrant and vital sector, as the Government closed its consultation on a new potential Online Sales Tax.
High risk monkeypox contacts urged to self-isolate for three weeks
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 8:51 AM
Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat
bbc.co.uk - 22 May 2022 8:07 AM
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims a new law would protect shipments from disruption.
Shell boss Ben van Beurden slammed for reaping more than £18m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 6:47 AM
Our calculations show that the Dutch businessman - who has led Shell since 2014 - has seen the valuations of his shares and other payments soar.
English whisky gets a revival as distilleries seek official Government recognition
Telegraph.co.uk - 22 May 2022 6:41 AM
E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty
bbc.co.uk - 22 May 2022 5:28 AM
Chief executive Michael Lewis calls for government intervention to help struggling households.
Boss of tinyBuild will meet UK investors in person next month
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 4:24 AM
Alex Nichiporchik, chief executive of tinyBuild, will hold an investor meeting in Britain early next month, the first since the firm was listed on AIM in March 2021.
High street favourite Next will remain 'resilient' despite cost pressures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 4:21 AM
In a sign of confidence in the chain's long-serving chief executive Lord Wolfson, S&P Global said it expected Next to 'sustain its strong operating performance despite rising inflation'.
M&S boss: Online tax is 'morally bankrupt'
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer this weekend condemned proposals for an online sales tax as 'morally bankrupt'.
Call to outlaw sexism at AGMs after Aviva boss Amanda Blanc heckled
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 3:36 AM
The Financial Reporting Council has been working behind the scenes for a year on guidelines slated to come out in July.
M&C Saatchi founders back £310m takeover by Next 15
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 3:35 AM
Industry veterans David Kershaw, Jeremy Sinclair and Bill Muirhead all plan to back the deal.
Matt Moulding would back offer of £3bn for ecommerce business THG
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 3:33 AM
A bid of £2.50 a share, compared with a closing price of £1.45 on Friday, would be enough to prise THG off the stock market, the sources claimed.
HAMISH MCRAE: The safest strategy for wealth? Be patient
The big lesson of previous investment cycles is that it is very hard to get the timing right. So safety is in spreading risks.
L&G turns up heat on McDonald's over antibiotics in beef
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 3:00 AM
Legal & General will vote in favour of a motion at the burger chain's annual meeting urging it to publish a report on the public health cost of the drugs.
Pets At Home boss is leaving with a heavy heart
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:56 AM
Peter Pritchard, who earned £2.4million last year, has come a long way from his childhood in a council house in Bootle, Merseyside.
BT to restart rollout of 'dangerous' new phone lines
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:34 AM
Following our investigation late last year identifying serious flaws in the technology, the telecoms giant was forced into an embarrassing U-turn.
'Coupon Kid' Jordon Cox talks to ME & MY MONEY
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:31 AM
Cox became famous at 16 for saving more than £10,000 a year using coupons and vouchers - and now makes thousands for sharing his tips.
Savers in Safe Hands funeral plan will get only a fifth of money back - at most
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:29 AM
This is despite the fact their money was meant to be safeguarded in a trust. The cost of Doreen Lewis's funeral was meant to have been covered.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Access to cash needs the human touch
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 May 2022 2:26 AM
How many more bank branches will be closed before legislation gets through parliament? Quite a few I fear.
Sunday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph
Telegraph.co.uk - 21 May 2022 9:00 PM
Governments should subsidise food and energy, says IMF boss
bbc.co.uk - 21 May 2022 5:27 PM
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says state subsidies can help with the cost of living.
Oil protesters to face a year in prison under new law
Telegraph.co.uk - 21 May 2022 2:30 PM
‘Hatred will never win’: Boris Johnson marks fifth anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing
RAY MASSEY gets behind wheel of new all-wheel drive Subaru Outback
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 8:01 AM
It was quite a change from most cars - but in a positive way. It's certainly a safe pair of hands, and is well-stocked with driver aids and comforts.
Stablecoins: Why they crashed and what it means for cryptocurrencies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 2:01 AM
TerraUSD, a prominent stablecoin, broke its peg with the dollar and is now trading at near zero which has precipitated a wider crash and even blue-chip cryptocurrencies are suffering.
Crossrail house price boom: Reading, Maidenhead and Slough set to become property hotspots
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 2:00 AM
Crossrail will slash journey times for commuters to the capital, and is tipped to result in a property boom in towns to the west of London.
THG shares soar as bidding war looms for online beauty retailer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 1:27 AM
The stock rose by 24.5 per cent, sending its market value up by almost £400m to £1.8billion after two buyers emerged.
MARKET REPORT: Flutter and Entain soar on Blackstone deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:46 AM
Crown has a bunch of gaming assets. It owns Betfair Australasia, Chill Gaming and DGN Games.
MAGGIE PAGANO: Enjoy the ride at M&C Saatchi after Vin Murria's bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:45 AM
What is astonishing is that news of Next Fifteen's interest had not leaked before the bid as bosses of the two groups have been in deep talks for months.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder steps down at Rosneft
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:44 AM
He told the state-owned giant, responsible for 40 per cent of Russia's crude output, he was unable to continue as chair of the board.
FCA must 'sue or exonerate' to end Neil Woodford fiasco
Train lambasted the Financial Conduct Authority for failing to draw any conclusion on the scandal or assign blame.
Demand for Luxury watches among young lifts Richemont
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:43 AM
The Swiss giant brushed aside rising inflation and temporary store closures to deliver double-digit increases.
Why value stocks could help protect your portfolio
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:42 AM
If you wish to navigate this tempestuous period in the stock markets, the views of this 91-year-old, at the top of his game for more than half a century, are more relevant than ever.
What is Value Investing? Investing Explained
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:40 AM
Such a share will often have a high dividend yield or a low PE (price-to-earnings) ratio. US investors look in particular for a low P/B (price-to-book) ratio.
Analysts forecasting 8% increase in profit at Severn Trent
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 May 2022 12:39 AM
The blue-chip water firm, run by Liv Garfield, already had much to cheer this month after its share price hit an all-time high.
Rolls-Royce's pearl-inspired £20M Boat Tail: The most expensive new car
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 11:36 PM
Commissioned by a secretive family which made its fortune in the pearl trade, the Rolls-Royce features a unique pearlescent exterior and mother-of-pearl interior.
Saturday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 9:00 PM
Self-scan supermarket tills and the rows over their use
bbc.co.uk - 20 May 2022 5:15 PM
Do you relish scanning your own groceries or are you missing the human cashiers?
Emergency plans to stop food crisis as biggest rail strike in modern British history looms
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 3:06 PM
A highly charged debate: Is Government's electric car plan realistic?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 2:13 PM
Are you ready for 'charging rage'? That's what experts predict will happen when too many electric car drivers compete for too few public charging points.
Time flies: Historic Spitfire and cutting-edge Typhoon share the sky
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 1:46 PM
Monkeypox outbreak linked to superspreader event at adult sauna
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 1:10 PM
Will there be a national rail strike?
bbc.co.uk - 20 May 2022 12:54 PM
A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday.
'BookTok' trend boosts sales at discount retailer The Works
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 11:13 AM
The Works said the 'BookTok' hashtag, which has been viewed over 54 billion times, has bolstered demand for its frontlist titles and drawn greater interest in previous bestsellers.
Nationwide has best year ever thanks to surging mortgage demand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 10:49 AM
Over half of earnings growth came from net interest income jumping by £416million, thanks to higher margins on mortgages.
Friday evening news briefing: Could Vladimir Putin turn off Germany's gas taps?
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 9:47 AM
Is a recession inevitable as inflation hammers the UK? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 9:27 AM
It seems safe to say this isn't the Covid recovery year that many people were hoping for but how bad will things get?
Watch: Machete-wielding man hacks at random Tube passenger in ‘horror movie’ attack
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 9:24 AM
BUSINESS CLOSE: Murria gazumped on M&C Saatchi; Nationwide profits soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 9:09 AM
The FTSE 100 has closed 1.2 per cent higher at 7,390, while the FTSE 250 has climbed 0.8 per cent to 19,835.95.
Turn on your anti-theft car tracker or risk losing insurance payout, vehicle owners warned
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 8:49 AM
Renault reveals its radical plan to develop hydrogen-electric cars
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 8:39 AM
The Scenic Vision uses a combination of a battery and electric motor but, innovatively, adds a hydrogen fuel cell that can charge the battery on the move.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: M&C Saatchi; Kinovo; oil explorers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 8:25 AM
The AIM All Share was on a roller coaster trajectory to its benchmark, the FTSE 100, as it ended a quite turbulent five trading days little changed.
Should investors stick with Finsbury Growth & Income?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 8:00 AM
Finsbury Growth & Income has suffered another spell of underperformance but Nick Train has said the uncertainty in markets could present a buying opportunity.
Mercedes-Benz ‘Mona Lisa’ becomes most expensive car ever after £115m sale
Telegraph.co.uk - 20 May 2022 7:35 AM
Good move? M&S puts its leisure line on a third-party sports website
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 7:14 AM
Goodmove, which is M&S's biggest in-house womenswear brand selling leggings and sports bras, launched in 2020 and sells 1.6m items every year.
Best cash Isas 2022: Where to get the best cash Isa rates and deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 6:38 AM
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year
Sales of unemployment insurance policies surge 110% post-Covid: What is it and who needs it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 5:43 AM
The insurance covers a percentage of salary if the policy holder is made redundant, or has an accident or illness. We explain how it works.
Gaming software firm Playtech still in takeover talks with TTB
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 5:32 AM
Playtech has been locked in talks with Hong Kong based TTB for 15 weeks, but has reassured investors that discussions 'are ongoing' and 'progress continues to be made'.
Gift card fraud is surging - here's how the scam works
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 4:45 AM
In the first half of 2021 there were over 33,000 reported cases of impersonation scam, a 122% rise - more than double the number from the year before.
Lasting power of attorney goes digital with new faster and safer online system
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 4:24 AM
Under the proposals people will be able to apply for LPA online for the first time and includes increased protection for vulnerable people from abuse and fraud.
CONFIRMED: 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR becomes the world's most expensive car at £115m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 3:59 AM
The rumours are true - someone has paid a world record figure for a car this month. Auction house RM Sotheby's has confirmed it sold the Mercedes at a top-secret auction on 5 May.
Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households?
bbc.co.uk - 20 May 2022 2:48 AM
There are ways the chancellor could tackle the strain on people's pockets - but what do they cost?
Bank of Mum and Dad bailing out adult children in cost of living squeeze
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 May 2022 2:29 AM
The number of young Britons relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad is set to surge over the coming months with many struggling due to rising living costs.