NICOLA HORLICK's 9 TO 5: How do I clear the air with my office one-night stand?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 September 2024 8:11 AM
Whether you're a baffled Boomer, a muddled millennial, or a confused Gen Z-er, our brilliant new columnist Nicola Horlick is here to help.
Shopping around for cheap ultra-rapid EV charging can save a THIRD - but rural areas need better infrastructure
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 11:00 PM
The AA's EV Recharge Report for August found the cost of charging at fast chargers has increased by two pence, while the cost of rapid charging has risen by a penny.
Can you beat the energy bill price cap rise by locking into a cheaper deal before 1 October?
Households may be able to beat the energy price cap and save money by taking out a fixed-rate energy deal.
What would a US election victory for Harris or Trump mean for your investments?
Typically, investors can look beyond the fierce politicking, but this time the candidates have sharply divergent plans that could have severe fallout whoever wins.
Birkenstock strolls to record sales as luxury sector stumbles after 250 years in business
The luxury goods sector has struggled in recent times amid economic uncertainty and slowing trade in China, but one well-known brand is defying the wider gloom.
Investing in the Merchants Trust could add some Footsie firepower to your portfolio
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:59 PM
The trust holds about 50 stocks. Most are FTSE 100 names, like BP, Lloyds and Shell. But it also invests in housebuilders like Barratt.
RAY MASSEY: Wheel in the savings with my car 17 care tips
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:57 PM
Here are the jobs that could save you hundreds of pounds...
Next chief Lord Wolfson sells £30million of shares
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:54 PM
Wolfson, who is the FTSE 100's longest-serving chief executive having been in the job since August 2001, sold 290,000 shares for just over £100 each. That landed him £29.2m.
Rupert Murdoch launches fourth Rightmove bid worth £6.2bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:53 PM
Rightmove said that it will consider the latest proposal, having already rejected three earlier bids worth £5.6billion, £5.9billion and £6.1billion.
MARKET REPORT: US private equity swoops on £800m software firm
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:51 PM
The company said it has been approached by buyout company General Atlantic about a takeover worth 100p a share or £800m.
Titanic shipyard Harland & Wolff sinks into administration
The Belfast-based company warned such a move was imminent after a review found that its holding company, Harland & Wolff Group, was insolvent.
Britain for sale: Foreign takeover offers soar
Offers targeting UK firms totalled £102billion in the first nine months of 2024, with an increasing proportion coming from overseas.
Best week for Burberry shares since 2009
The stock rose another 7 per cent on Friday, taking gains over the past five days of trading to 17.5 per cent.
Arm joins battle for US computer chip giant Intel
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:50 PM
The British tech firm, which snubbed the London stock market in favour of a listing in New York last year, has been circling the US company in recent months.
Booming sausage demand boosts Cranswick
The Yorkshire-based pork supplier said trading over the past two months was better than anticipated as it sells more meat.
ALEX BRUMMER: Rachel Reeves to junk former Chancellor's rules
Growth is a nebulous concept, and in the past has left many government efforts sinking in the treacle of bureaucracy.
Bank of England urged not to be left behind in cutting rates
Governor Andrew Bailey has hammered home the message that rates will only fall 'gradually' - even though inflation has dropped close to 2 per cent.
Starmer says Tesla investment welcome after Musk row
bbc.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:08 PM
After Elon Musk fight, Sir Keir Starmer says "investment from anywhere" is encouraged.
Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
bbc.co.uk - 27 September 2024 9:59 AM
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.
FTSE 100 inches closer to fresh high as markets cheer Chinese stimulus
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 9:50 AM
The FTSE 100 capped a week of gains as global markets moved higher on hopes of further looming interest rate cuts and a major Chinese stimulus package.
Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction
bbc.co.uk - 27 September 2024 8:52 AM
British-born Dovid Efune who owns the New York Sun is considered by several parties as the frontrunner.
Titanic shipbuilder formally enters administration
bbc.co.uk - 27 September 2024 8:30 AM
Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipbuilder, has formally entered administration for the second time.
Ed Miliband told to hurry up on mini-nukes as Rolls-Royce makes whittled down shortlist
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 8:24 AM
The Energy Secretary (pictured) was urged to move faster to approve small modular reactors, which are cheaper to build than full-sized nuclear power stations.
SMALL-CAP MOVERS: Explorer Cora Gold rockets 60% in a week
Cora's latest exploration update, which detailed approximately 50 kilometres of 'highly prospective terrain for exploration targeting', surely helped matters.
In-car payments set for popularity surge as more drivers will be able to pay for parking and even fast food with their vehicle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 6:20 AM
The in-car payment market is predicted to exceed £434bn by 2030, a bold market study claims. Here's how it works.
Premium Bonds prize dates for the coming year - find out when your winning number could be coming up in 2024
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 6:18 AM
The lucky Premium Bonds numbers from £1,000 up to £1 million are published on This is Money the first working day of the month - and a full day before NS&I updates its prize checker tool
House sales in August up 10% on last year as lower mortgage rates tempt more buyers to take the plunge
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 6:00 AM
The property market continues to show signs of recovery as falling mortgage rates encourage would be buyers to crack on with plans.
Treasury reconsidering Labour plan for non-dom tax status
bbc.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:36 AM
The change follows concerns over how much money will be raised, should wealthy foreigners leave the UK.
The five-week plan to dodge Labour's Budget grenade: JEFF PRESTRIDGE on what to do NOW
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:01 AM
In her speech to the Labour Party conference Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) gave few clues as to to what nasties await us in her first October budget.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 1:00 AM
The Bank of England opted to hold base rate at its September meeting, despite inflation remaining steady and a big US rate cut the night before.
You need £50k a year for a comfortable retirement - these tweaks could get us there: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
Could you stump up £43,100 a year without earning another penny? No, neither could I. Yet, the pensions industry estimates that this is how much someone needs for a comfortable retirement.
The students' guide to using overdrafts, credit cards and loans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:51 AM
The average maintenance loan in England falls short of average living costs by £504 per month - and many students may end up borrowing to plug the gap. Here's how to do it safely.
Best student accounts: The banks giving out railcards, interest-free overdrafts and £110 cash
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:50 AM
Banks are offering a raft of new perks to attract students heading to university this year. We round up some of the best.
Ten classic features that have vanished from new cars - how many can you remember?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:49 AM
There are many car features from the 70s, 80s, 90s that people loved but have been phased out. We've rounded up 10 -should they make a comeback?
Oil plunges after Saudi Arabia abandons target to push price up to $100 a barrel
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:46 AM
Brent crude fell by as much as 3.7% to $70.72, a two-week low - knocking billions off the value of London-listed energy giants BP and Shell.
MARKET REPORT: London misses out as oil slump dents China boost
Chinese president Xi Jinping yesterday vowed to unleash fresh stimulus just days after the central bank launched its biggest intervention since Covid.
How is YOUR bank protecting you from rising tide of AI voice clone scams?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:28 AM
A sinister voice cloning scam is on the rise and millions of people could be targeted by it. Here's what the banks are doing.
The HUGE differences in electric car efficiency revealed - which models could cost you almost £850 extra every 10,000 miles?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 September 2024 12:15 AM
We reveal which EVs are the most efficient and which you shouldn't buy because they could end up costing you hundreds of pounds in charging costs.
Shares in high street fashion brands are in vogue as they outperform luxury names in the past 12 months
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 11:42 PM
The past year has seen luxury brands fall eight per cent, according to data from Etoro, whereas high street stocks have risen 21 per cent over the past 12 months.
Coventry launches best buy savings deal - but you'll only get the top rate if you open it online
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 11:38 PM
The best easy-access savings account is now being offered by Coventry Building Society - but it does have a number of catches.
Summer gloom takes its toll on H&M: Shares tumble as bad weather, costs and competition hit business
H&M has made a major marketing push at London Fashion Week featuring singer Charli XCX and model Lila Moss (pictured).
I bought this £2 brooch at a car boot sale - have I snapped up a jewellery bargain? DAN HATFIELD replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 10:00 PM
I bought this brooch at a car boot around 30 years. It was originally sold to me as costume jewellery that belonged to a deceased family member of the stall holder.
Households urged to give energy meter readings before price cap change to avoid bill hikes
Households could overpay energy bills by a total of £186m by not sending meter readings in time, according to comparison service Uswitch.
Most Britons don't want to downsize - here's how to do it successfully
Less than a quarter of people are planning to move to a smaller or cheaper home in older age, with cost and attachment to their existing home the main reasons.
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
bbc.co.uk - 26 September 2024 4:04 PM
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
Watchdog warns action against Neil Woodford over fund collapse could be delayed until 2026 or later
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 2:00 PM
The FCA has been preparing a case into the Woodford fund collapse, that could result in a fine or City ban for the stock-picker (pictured).
OpenAI boss to be handed £8bn in shares as it looks to ditch 'non-profit' status
The restructuring will mean co-founder Sam Altman (pictured) will receive equity for the first time with talks under way to hand him a 7% stake.
Morrisons recovery slows as supermarket continues to struggle under private equity ownership
The supermarket group said like-for-like sales grew 2.9% in the three months to July 28. - slower than the 4.1% rise in the previous quarter.
Why I'm backing Britain: Labour has spun a tale of woe but a leading City fund manager says the share and bond markets are looking attractive
Despite the tale of woe spun by the government the conditions for investing in UK stocks and bonds have seldom been as attractive since Brexit.
De Beers is the jewel in Anglo's crown - lab grown diamonds are no substitute for the real thing: ALEX BRUMMER
By November it will be six months since mining behemoth BHP set its sights on winning control of its London-listed rival Anglo American.
Hilton launches first-of-a-kind travel rewards debit card with Currensea - is it any good?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 9:31 AM
Two new debit cards which earn rewards points like a credit card have been launched by hotel giant Hilton powered by travel debit card platform Currensea.
Truth about the Facebook AI meme everyone's sharing - and what you CAN really do to protect yourself
If you don't want Meta to use your information to train its AI models, there is a simple way to stop this from happening. But the solution is not the hoax that thousands of users have fallen for.
Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit
bbc.co.uk - 26 September 2024 8:12 AM
There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.
More top earners max out £60k annual pension limits ahead of Budget
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 6:20 AM
A 71% increase in clients using their full annual allowance is reported by Hargreaves Lansdown, and a 64% jump is cited by Interactive Investor.
South West Water owner takes £16m hit from Devon parasite contamination
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 5:05 AM
Pennon Group has revealed a £16million hit from the parasite contamination crisis that struck Brixham, Devon earlier this year.
Jaguar Land Rover to invest £500m in car plant
bbc.co.uk - 26 September 2024 4:21 AM
The investment will allow the Halewood factory to produce electric versions of its current models.
Diageo shares rise as it makes progress on restructuring despite 'challenging' year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 4:08 AM
Diageo said it had made progress on its business plans despite a 'challenging' period, pushing its shares higher in morning trading.
Thames Water suffers two more credit rating downgrades amid liquidity crunch
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 3:39 AM
Thames Water has suffered two more credit rating downgrades after the embattled utility went cap in hand to investors and creditors again last week.
All Bar One owner hit by summer riot disruption
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 3:16 AM
Mitchells & Butlers' city centre hospitality venues saw revenues impacted by disruption related to the riots across England and Northern Ireland in August.
Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot
bbc.co.uk - 26 September 2024 2:54 AM
The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.
UK carmakers 'let down' seven million Brits by ditching key feature from all new models
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 2:07 AM
Which? revealed that Subaru, the last brand to sell a car with the device, removed the technology earlier this year. A trade body described the move by vehicle producers as 'remarkably short-sighted'.
I'm still paying Amex fees for a card I cancelled 17 YEARS ago: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 1:33 AM
I recently discovered my Gold card was never cancelled, and I have been charged the annual membership fee since 2007.
Car production continues to fall as factories move to EVs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 12:05 AM
Latest industry figures show new vehicle production fell by 8.4% in August, as factories wind down petrol models and re-tool for making electric vehicles.
Best student discounts, from railcards and laptops to trainers and pizza
There are plenty of student deals and discounts that can help with the transition to university life and managing your money for the first time. These are some of the best.
One in 10 older workers would delay retiring if their boss let them work from home
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 September 2024 12:04 AM
One in 10 workers is prepared to slow down or delay retirement due to improved flexible work opportunities, new research reveals.
Landlords 'forced to sell up' over Government's energy upgrade plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 11:00 PM
The Government confirmed that rented properties in England must have an Energy Performance Certificate of 'C' by 2030 - but bringing homes up to code can be expensive.
Firm says £1bn plant will transform UK recycling
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 10:30 PM
The former paper mill will be one of the UK's largest cardboard and tissue production facilities.
Is it becoming harder to switch bank accounts for a cash bonus?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 10:00 PM
Banks have introduced more hoops for customers to jump through to receive a switching incentive over the last four years.
IMF approves $7bn loan to cash-strapped Pakistan
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 6:47 PM
Pakistan has taken more than 20 loans from the IMF since 1958 and is currently its fifth-largest debtor.
Labour's plan to build 1.5m homes – can it be delivered?
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 5:40 PM
Are planning reforms and social housing enough to meet the government's ambitious plan?
Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 4:10 PM
Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.
Rightmove rejects THIRD Murdoch bid: Analysts warn 'frustrated' Aussies could turn hostile
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 2:06 PM
Rightmove branded the latest 770p a share offer from Rea Group , which is 61% owned by Rupert Murdoch's (pictured) News Corp - as 'unattractive'.
Billionaires battle to rule the waves: World's richest men splash out in bid to win prestigious America's Cup
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 2:00 PM
The America's Cup taking place in Barcelona is not only a contest between sailors, it is also a battle of egos between some of the richest men on earth.
Paddy Power owner Flutter announces £4bn share buyback as it cashes in on dramatic US growth
The board has signed off a bumper share repurchase, which is expected to start after it announces its financial results in November.
Jaguar Land Rover doubles its investment in EV 'factory of the future' on Merseyside
The UK's largest carmaker will plough a further £250m into its Halewood plant on top of the £250m it has already spent over the past year.
Senior Bank official calls for 'cautious, steady as she goes approach' to rate cuts
Megan Greene (pictured) said it was 'appropriate to take a gradual approach to removing restrictiveness' in comments that echo the stance of Andrew Bailey.
PWC partners take a £44,000 pay cut as accounting giant battles to bring down costs
The average salary for its top bean counters has fallen from £906,000 to £862,000, as profits fell 14% to £1.1bn in the 12 months to the end of June.
Cinema group Everyman bids for a blockbuster winter with a host of upcoming Hollywood releases
Everyman highlighted the release of Joker: Folie a Deux in October as well as Gladiator II (pictured), Paddington in Peru and Mufasa: The Lion King in December.
A reverse ferret in Paris as the OECD finally has something positive to say about Britain: ALEX BRUMMER
Among the major economic forecasters none has been more negative about the prospects for the British economy than the Paris-based OECD.
MARKET REPORT: Peltz lieutenant joins the board of Royal rat catcher Rentokil
Rentokil, which won contracts at Buckingham Palace in the 1960s, said Trian's head of research Brian Baldwin will join from October.
Boeing staff report pressure to lower standards
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:22 PM
US lawmakers say regulators need to be tougher on Boeing to force change at the troubled company.
Scam victim payouts watered down from proposed £415,000 before new bank rules come into force
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 10:08 AM
Banks will be made to repay scam victims from 7 October, but the maximum amount they can refund has been drastically reduced.
Banks must refund fraud up to £85,000 in five days
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 8:19 AM
Victims tricked into sending money to scammers must be refunded within five days under new rules.
Petrol prices fall to lowest for three years
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 8:05 AM
Lower global oil prices and a stronger pound were the main reasons prices had fallen, the RAC says.
Nike and Sky ads banned over online tactics
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 7:58 AM
Advertising standards found the ads were misleading in the way information was presented.
How Winter Fuel Payments are changing - and the energy bill help alternatives available for pensioners
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 7:26 AM
Most retirees are missing out on Winter Fuel Payments worth £100 to £300 a year, but there are other ways of getting help with energy bills this winter.
Companies raided over tax relief fraud allegations
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 6:32 AM
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs execute warrants at a number of companies as part of an investigation.
We're saving a £240k inheritance - can we protect it from care costs and tax?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 6:24 AM
Instead of us saving our money into one of our own savings accounts, can we save it every month directly into my daughter's savings account?
China probes Calvin Klein over Xinjiang cotton
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 6:14 AM
Beijing says it suspects US brands are discriminating against Chinese cotton after allegations of forced labour.
UK economic growth 'robust' in 2024, think tank says
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 4:59 AM
A think tank says it expects UK economic growth grow by 1.1%, the same rate as Canada and France.
UK shouldn't shun Shein, says ex-B&Q boss
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 4:27 AM
Chinese firm Shein should list in London despite controversy over green credentials, Sir Ian Cheshire says.
Barclays cuts mortgage rates: Lender now has cheapest five-year fix
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 3:32 AM
Barclays has become the latest bank to reduce mortgage rates, slashing the interest on various products.
Autumn Budget 2024: When it is and what experts predict will happen - from tax rises to pensions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:50 AM
Sir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for an increase in taxes after warning the Autumn Budget on 30 October will be 'painful'.
Superdry boss calls for tax crackdown on Chinese budget rival Shein ahead of £50bn float
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:46 AM
Julian Dunkerton (pictured with wife Jade Holland Cooper) called for a tax clampdown on the Chinese giant as it plots a £50bn London listing.
Prosper offers top micro-fix and 90-day notice savings rates up to 5.3%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:45 AM
Savers can find the best short-term micro-fixed deals through savings and investing platform Prosper.
People aged between 18 and 22 urged to claim savings pots with £1.4bn left unclaimed in child trusts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:43 AM
More than 670,000 people in this age group have a combined £1.4 billion in matured Child Trust Funds that have yet to be claimed.
Rightmove rejects third REA takeover bid after Murdoch-backed firm's shares sink
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:41 AM
Rightmove says takeover offer 'continues to be unattractive' after third unsolicited cash and share bid.
DFS axes dividend after swinging to a loss as debts climb
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:40 AM
DFS Furniture has axed its dividend after swinging to loss after Red Sea shipping disruption and 'record low' demand hammered the homeware firm's bottom line.
Time for a refresh at the Bank: The Old Lady is hidebound by groupthink, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:39 AM
Last week the Bank of England sat on its hands and held the bank rate at 5% after the ECB and US Federal Reserve reduced borrowing costs.
MARKET REPORT: Son of Dunelm founder dumps £114m of shares
Sir Will Adderley, whose parents Bill and Jean founded the homewares retailer in 1979, offloaded 10m shares at 1140p each. Shares fell 6.3%, or 78p, to 1157p.
DVLA releases new personalised registration numbers with over 150,000 up for grabs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:38 AM
The DVLA has released more than 150,000 new personalised registration numbers, in a rare opportunity for plate enthusiasts to snap up a new reg.
My insurer won't cover flood damage after heavy rain - what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:37 AM
The downstairs of my house has been flooded following torrential rain. My insurance provider says my policy does not cover groundwater flooding.
The pioneering financial legend whose sage advice could have netted you a 7,500% return
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 September 2024 1:34 AM
Sir Patrick Sergeant (pictured), who died last week aged 100, was a trailblazing City Editor of the Daily Mail and founder of the renowned financial publication Euromoney.
Huel hit with third ad ban in two months
bbc.co.uk - 25 September 2024 12:09 AM
The meal supplement company made misleading claims comparing its product to vegetables.
All the energy bill help available this winter for those struggling to pay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 11:00 PM
All energy suppliers have to give some support for certain customers, such as the elderly, vulnerable and those in fuel poverty, under Government rules.
Sickness benefit claimants should look for work - PM
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 10:10 PM
The prime minister has said the public will have to make "trade-offs" if the country is to improve.
Boeing strikers not interested in 30% pay rise - union
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 9:38 PM
The strike threatens to cost Boeing billions of dollars, deepening the crisis at the aviation giant.
Crypto world hoping for Trump election win
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 4:11 PM
Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.
US accuses Visa of debit card monopoly
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 4:09 PM
The Department of Justice said Visa's actions had slowed competition and raised prices across the economy.
Nationwide offers £175 bank account switching bonus and 1% cashback
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 4:01 PM
Nationwide has launched three new perks for new customers who open one of its current accounts today.
I got a free palm reading on Instagram - then was blackmailed for £12,000 with threats of dark spirits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:41 PM
Having just split up from my long-term girlfriend, I was feeling at a particularly low ebb. The separation had left me devastated and struggling to sleep.
EXPOSED: How AI chatbots are being used to teach crooks how to launder money and scam victims
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:40 PM
Fraud prevention experts are concerned that AI is arming fraudsters with the detailed information they need to successfully scam people out of their savings.
Why that bank letter full of jargon could be hiding an interest rate rip-off: SYLVIA MORRIS explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:28 PM
Are you happy earning between 1.2% and 1.75% on your savings? That's all you get on an easy access current account with a High Street bank.
CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:22 PM
Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage, faced a grilling by US lawmakers.
China bids to kickstart struggling economy as it unleashes biggest round of stimulus since Covid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:04 PM
The People's Bank of China cut its interest rate from 1.7% to 1.5%, eased mortgage rules and loosened bank rules to free more cash for new lending.
CBI sounds alarm over minimum wage: Labour warned of 'unintended consequences'
Industry figures are increasingly concerned about the prospect of rising costs and regulation - with wages and workers' rights sharply in focus.
Winter sunseekers boost Tui: Europe's largest travel group hails 'promising start' to the season
Tui said it has seen a growing number of holidaymakers travel during 'shoulder months' including September and November.
Raspberry Pi shares rocket as profits boom: UK computer firm is one of the top London listings of recent times
Shares in the Cambridge-based computer business - which floated in June at 280p each to much fanfare - surged 6.6%, or 23p, to 371.2p..
Yorkshire hit by bank crisis with as many as two-thirds of branches in the region closing since 2015
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:03 PM
As many as two-thirds of branches in the region have closed since 2015, leaving 4.4 per 100,000 people. The East Midlands has the second-worst record.
Raspberry Pi profits surge after IPO thanks to new single-board computer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 11:07 AM
The budget computer maker, which went public on the London markets in June, revealed its adjusted earnings before nasties jumped by 55 per cent to $20.9million in the six months ending June.
I want to help my daughter buy a home after her divorce, but the bank won't let me: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 10:11 AM
A few weeks ago, our daughter informed us of the terrible news that she and her husband are to divorce and have put their house on the market.
Most popular Steve Webb columns on private pensions: The 12 hot topics
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 9:58 AM
This is Money's star agony uncle Steve Webb receives many questions on private pensions. We've compiled his columns on 12 frequently raised topics.
BUSINESS LIVE: Raspberry Pi profits surge; AG Barr shrugs off cocktails dip; Card Factory hit by wage inflation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 9:14 AM
The FTSE 100 closed up 23.05 points at 8282.76. Among the firms with updates today are Raspberry Pi, AG Barr, Card Factory, Smiths Group and HSS Hire.
'Many AIM companies are questioning the market's future,' warns energy supplier boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 6:01 AM
The future of London's AIM market is 'delicately balanced' with 'many' firms considering delisting, the chief executive of energy supply challenger Yu Group has warned.
AG Barr boosted by soft drink demand despite poor weather
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 5:48 AM
AG Barr sales were boosted by strong soft drink demand in the first half despite 'disappointing early summer weather', helping to offset weakness in its cocktails unit.
Card Factory profits hammered by wage inflation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 5:22 AM
The greetings card retailer revealed its pre-tax profits declined by 43.3 per cent to £14million in the six months ending July, partly owing to greater staff costs.
Dunelm sinks as founding Adderley family flogs 10m shares
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 4:23 AM
Dunelm shares fell on Tuesday after the homeware brand's biggest investors sold off a chunk of its holding in the company.
What next for mortgage rates?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 3:44 AM
Mortgage rates are moving downwards, with the lowest fixed rates back to levels not seen since Liz Truss was Prime Minisiter.
DVSA issues urgent warning to drivers about parking fine scam texts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 3:21 AM
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has warned the public that fraudsters are sending out scam 'parking penalty charge' texts to motorists.
Superdry boss says Shein allowed to 'dodge tax'
bbc.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:59 AM
The fashion giant gets an unfair tax break because it ships items direct to customers, Julian Dunkerton says.
More bereaved relatives condemn DWP over mystery state pension payouts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:23 AM
Graham Meyrick, now aged 83, pictured with his wife Betty who died in 1994, received an unexpected letter from the DWP in February then heard nothing more.
Can I ignore my father's will if he is insisting that his dog is put down?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:17 AM
Many people believe a will must be carried out to the letter, but that is not true. Executors of a will can in fact ignore parts of it, provided they have a good reason.
Rightmove holds its nerve: Property website should launch the 'pacman' defence on Murdoch's raiders, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 2:00 AM
Until quite recently, there was an unhelpful habit of UK company boards rapidly buckling when faced with overseas and private equity takeovers.
Sterling soars to €1.20 for the first time in more than two years as latest figures show Germany on course for a recession
Sterling was up by nearly a cent against the single currency as monthly business survey data showed a stark contrast between the UK and eurozone.
Dash Water turns its first ever profit - with help from Posh Spice who flies it around the world
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 1:50 AM
Victoria Beckham (pictured) has recruited the company to make special 'Posh' branded cans for her show at Paris Fashion Week on Friday.
Mortgage rate war continues as Nationwide launches cheapest deal with 3.74% interest
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 September 2024 1:28 AM
Nationwide is launching the cheapest mortgage, with rates starting from 3.74%. Experts have welcomed rates falling.
My ex and I never split our home and buy-to-lets - can we remarry to avoid tax?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 10:00 PM
We still own our respective flats from before we married, and want to put them back in our own sole names. Would remarrying temporarily mean we didn't pay capital gains tax?
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
bbc.co.uk - 23 September 2024 4:09 PM
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
Ex-Harrods boss saw 'abhorrent' behaviour by Fayed
bbc.co.uk - 23 September 2024 4:02 PM
But James McArthur says he was not aware of sexual abuse at Harrods, including a police investigation.
'They're being paid to do a job': Lloyd's of London boss sounds alarm over Labour plans for workers' rights
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 2:12 PM
John Neal (pictured) said putting employers under too much pressure with new rules could risk job cuts or pushing them into sending jobs overseas.
Northvolt set to axe one in five jobs amid falling demand for its batteries as electric car sales stall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 2:00 PM
In yet another blow to the industry, Northvolt said it would cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden, a quarter of its workforce in its home country.
Anglo American braced for fresh takeover turmoil: De Beers owner left vulnerable as shares slide
Events have conspired against Anglo American after it snubbed a £39bn offer from Australian mining behemoth BHP in May this year.
Murdoch edges closer to Rightmove takeover - but property website may hold out for a higher offer
Australian property firm Rea Group, which is majority-owned by the media tycoon's News Corp, has tabled a third offer, worth £6.1bn.
Marks & Spencer shares tipped to hit a nine year high as it continues to pull in new customers
In another vote of confidence in the High Street stalwart, a report by UBS said the stock would rise to 435p in the coming year.
MARKET REPORT: Alphawave sinks 14% after shock revenue warning
Alphawave IP Group plunged after it warned the merger of two large artificial intelligence customers in South Korea would hit business.
ORBIS GLOBAL CAUTIOUS FUND offers a safe haven in an increasingly dangerous world
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 10:34 AM
Alec Cutler, who has been co-managing Orbis Global Cautious Fund since 2019, sees a litany of dangers on the horizon.
How your favourite band could be ripping you off: Experts reveal which acts charge loyal fans the most eye-watering ticket prices - and where your money REALLY goes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 9:45 AM
'The people who are gonna go to the front of the stage are gonna be people who are real fans, people who are kids, people who can't afford the crazy money.'
BUSINESS LIVE: REA ups Rightmove offer; Galliford Try gains contract; Oxford Biomedica losses fall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 8:36 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Rightmove, Galliford Try, Oxford Biomedica, AstraZeneca, Schroders, and Legal & General.
Galliford Try appointed to work on Southern Water's upgrades
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 5:39 AM
The construction firm said it would work on the 'design and build' aspects, and as a mechanical and electrical contractor, for Wessex Water's capital delivery framework.
Seeing Machines remains overlooked by market despite major advances
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 5:38 AM
In a trading update, Seeing Machines said revenues for the financial year to June 30 are expected to be in the $67.6 million ballpark.
AstraZeneca breast cancer drug trial fails to extend lives of patients
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 5:37 AM
It said the drug did not 'achieve statistical significance' in terms of the survival rates of those suffering from breast cancer compared to chemotherapy.
How buy-to-let landlords selling up can recoup capital gains tax AND boost their pension in one move
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 4:31 AM
The fear among buy-to-let owners is that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will look towards CGT as part of her bid to fill a £22billion hole in the UK's finances.
I'm in so much debt I'll never pay it back. Money expert VICKY REYNAL reveals what to do...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 3:54 AM
I'm in a negative emotional spiral because of debt. Things started to go wrong a couple of years ago after my relationship broke up and since then, it's been one thing after another.
REA Group raises Rightmove takeover offer to £6.1bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 2:35 AM
The Australian property listings website, whose majority owner is Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, has brought forward a new offer.
Oxford Biomedica posts strong revenue growth in first half results
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 2:17 AM
OXB maintained its 2024 earnings outlook after reporting strong revenue growth in the first half of the year.
China is driving a new gold rush - keep some savings in bullion, says HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 1:09 AM
Since 1913, when a pound was a gold sovereign, prices have gone up nearly 100-fold - the Bank of England has a nifty inflation calculator.
How Stuart Rose will fight to revive Asda from being a private equity basket case
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 1:08 AM
With his brother Zuber and private equity group TDR Capital, Mohsin backed a £6.8 billion buyout in 2022 that saddled Asda with huge debts.
Rolls-Royce closes in on two mini-nuclear reactor deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 1:07 AM
Rolls is closing in on contracts to build mini nuclear power plants in Sweden and The Netherlands.
Don't lose our trust on pensions! Reeves should keep her hands off, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 1:06 AM
If Reeves really wants to take positive steps on pensions, then look at improving auto-enrolment so individuals and firms pay in more.
Do YOU know if your pension is being 'lifestyled': Here's how to find out, and the traps to avoid...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 12:37 AM
Three quarters of pension savers have never heard of 'lifestyling', the derisking strategy that has left many sitting on investment losses at retirement.
The Teachers' Pension Scheme has delayed my divorce for a over a year... and counting
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 12:15 AM
The Department of Education said my wife had to wait for a CETV due to staff shortages. This has been dragging on for months and months with no end in sight.
Banker tries to close £550bn gender investing gap with Propelle trading platform
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 12:10 AM
Ayesha Ofori (pictured) was a high-flyer at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs before she quit to set up Propelle.
Are Ed Miliband's green dreams really just a lot of hot air?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 12:08 AM
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and the Government are late to the zero carbon emissions party.
Stop handouts to polluter Drax, say campaigners
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 September 2024 12:04 AM
Drax - which has been given more than £6billion of subsidies - is currently waiting for ministers to decide whether to extend subsidies beyond 2027.
Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?
bbc.co.uk - 22 September 2024 5:07 PM
Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed.
Pump prices are falling faster than they have all year: How much will YOU save on fuel?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 4:01 PM
The prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel are falling more quickly than at any other point in 2024 so far, the RAC has confirmed - with nearly a 7p drop on both fuels.
Rightmove to snub second approach from Murdoch group
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 1:50 PM
The property listing site is expected to snub a £5.9billion offer from Rea this morning after rejecting a £5.6billion approach earlier this month.
Oliver Bonas sees profits tumble as shoppers tighten their belts
The retailer - which sells jewellery, stationery and clothing - said the business was affected by high interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis.
EU demand for electric cars continues to fall as sales collapse in France and Germany
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 8:58 AM
In the latest sign the EV revolution has slammed into reverse, just 92,627 battery-only powered cars were registered in the EU last month.
Fast fashion firms spark audit woes for Mike Ashley
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 3:46 AM
The audit problems have sparked fresh concerns over corporate governance standards at entrepreneur Ashley's business.
Leave pensions alone, says L&G boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 3:21 AM
Antonio Simoes said savers needed 'stability' to convince them to lock their money away for the long term.
We're putting the glitz into WH Smith, says boss Carl Cowling
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 September 2024 3:09 AM
Many British brands have tried to break America and failed - but Cowling believes a focus on airport outlets is key to success.
Are YOU rich enough to pay inheritance tax? How it works and the chances of a Budget raid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 September 2024 6:28 AM
The Government is raking in ever-higher sums because frozen thresholds and the property price boom mean more estates are becoming liable for the tax. Will you need to pay?
Everything you need to know about pensions with Steve Webb: This is Money podcast special
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 September 2024 2:42 AM
On this special episode, Sir Steve Webb, ex-pensions minister and This is Money retirement columnist, joins Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert to answer your questions.