BUSINESS LIVE: Nadhim Zahawi to chair The Very Group; Diploma lifts guidance; Phoenix CFO to depart
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 May 2024 12:02 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are The Very Group, Diploma, Phoenix Group and Cerillion.
The councils that ban you from their car parks if your vehicle is TOO LONG
www.dailymail.co.uk - 13 May 2024 12:00 AM
Five local councils have introduced length restrictions on cars using their parking facilities, with most setting a limit at 5 metres, which is shorter than a Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
More under-30s face paying mortgages in retirement
bbc.co.uk - 12 May 2024 11:51 PM
Hundreds of thousands have mortgages with terms that run beyond state pension age, estimates suggest.
How Starling is helping launch banks worldwide and taking a risk-free slice by giving access to its software Engine
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 10:00 PM
Engine, the technology business Starling Bank was built on, has been busy launching banks around the world, from Romania to Australia.
I'm worried about losing annuity income if my husband dies before me: Steve Webb replies
We were never asked whether, if my husband should pass away first, the pensions would pass to me his wife, so we were misinformed I believe.
How to set the ground rules when splitting assets in a divorce, by ex-judge STEPHEN GOLD
I have a sneaking feeling there is a growing belief divorce is too expensive and a loveless marriage is preferable to a dreaded financial remedies order, says Stephen Gold in his new series on divorce.
Could higher rates still deliver a mortgage crisis?
In this six-part series, we look at, how households are coping and if a mortgage crisis is afoot.
East vs west bungalow battle! Which one of these £1m coastal homes would you buy?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 7:00 PM
We take a look at two bungalows that sit either side of the country and ask which do you prefer?
Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work
bbc.co.uk - 12 May 2024 4:02 PM
Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before.
New £165,000 Aston Martin Vantage tested - is it better than a Ferrari?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 4:01 PM
The latest iteration of Aston's most affordable sports car now rings in at a whopping £165,000. It means the Vantage is nearing a similar pricing ballpark as the Ferrari Roma. But is it as good?
Business leaders call for flagship scheme to get young people into work to be overhauled
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 3:09 PM
Household names say rules around the apprenticeship levy limit them from using the funding pot, even though they pay in millions of pounds.
Reckitt Benckiser under the cosh over baby formula, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:55 PM
A more politically aware Reckitt board should have recognised that involvement in baby formula would be fraught and carry enormous litigation risks.
Stock market given a shot in the arm as Raspberry Pi and Shein accelerate listing plans
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:50 PM
Raspberry Pi has chosen London for its initial public offering. While Shein is considering switching its upcoming £53billion listing from New York to London.
Recruitment in private sector falls for tenth month in a row
Accountancy firm BDO said its employment index, which tracks the UK job market, slumped to the lowest level in more than a decade in April.
Don't try to be a super woman - build a dream team! The top tech boss who admits the secret to success is her 'pit crew', from a nanny and yoga teacher to a coach and nutritionist
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 8:55 AM
Tech boss Nicola Hodson, who runs computer giant IBM in the UK and Ireland, wants to let women into her secret for combining career and family life.
The plant that can add £10,000 to the value of your home - and the other garden tweaks that pay back far more than they cost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 8:54 AM
The sun has finally arrived with gardens now coming into full spring bloom. Here's why investing time and money into your outside space could add thousands to a property if you're looking to sell.
Zahawi confirms he paid nearly £5m for tax error
bbc.co.uk - 12 May 2024 5:27 AM
The ex-chancellor says he is sorry for not giving more details in his ministerial declaration.
As world lurches from crisis to crisis, experts share their 24-carat advice on... How - and when - to GO FOR GOLD
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 4:38 AM
Most of the recent investment talk has all been about the booming UK stock market, not gold. The resurgence of gold has largely gone under the radar.
Cash in on the Northern property boom as our experts reveal the university city that offers landlords a huge 14 per cent annual return
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 4:07 AM
Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham all offer the likelihood of healthy returns.
Helium and hydrogen company set to join stock market in boost for City
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 3:48 AM
We understand a reverse takeover of Georgina Energy by shell company Mining Minerals and Metals will be confirmed within days.
Britain's nascent battery industry receives shot in the arm from Government and foreign investors
The taxpayer-owned UK Infrastructure Bank has invested £25 million in Invinity Energy Systems, which is based in Scotland.
CITY WHISPERS: Bill Ackman's cerulean eyes charm 'Woodstock' crowd at Berkshire Hathaway
It seems that the crowd were thanking Ackman for his stand on various fronts, including his pro-Israel stance.
Cost-of-living crunch wipes shine off Thomas Sabo jewellery
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 3:47 AM
Profits tumbled by 85 per cent to around £200,000 last year. Turnover fell very slightly to £11.3 million, but inflation added to costs.
Shipping broker Clarksons on list of shame after investors stage eighth pay revolt
Andi Case, who has run the company since 2008, received a bonus of £10.4 million. It made him one of the highest paid bosses of any firm listed in London
Where is Labour's 'white heat' revolution to revive Harold Wilson's glory days?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 3:46 AM
Reeves has so far failed to conjure up the rhetorical flourishes of Wilson. But it is understood advisers are developing a revised industrial strategy.
North Sea projects worth £21bn put at risk by Labour: Tax threat to British jobs and investment
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 3:45 AM
More than £21 billion of North Sea oil and gas projects risk being scrapped by the mid-2030s if Labour increases taxes, according to analysts.
FTSE 100 hits an all-time high - but remember the stock market adage of 'sell in May and go away' says HAMISH MCARE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 2:03 AM
It was another cracker of a week. The FTSE 100 rose to another all-time high. The Bank signalled a rate cut on the horizon. And growth in the first quarter. What's going on?
British businesses awash with 'accidental' bosses who have received no formal training
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:58 AM
Two-thirds of managers were given no guidance before they took on responsibilities such as leading a team, according to a survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters.
Virgin Money's biggest independent investor 'disappointed' with board agreeing takeover by Nationwide
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:57 AM
Fund management firm Allan Gray also said giving Nationwide's members a vote on the £2.9 billion buyout would have been 'a much better path'.
JOHCM UK EQUITY INCOME FUND: Rate cuts... and a spending boost that will turbo-charge retail giants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:55 AM
Joint manager Clive Beagles says an intoxicating mix of factors bodes well for UK equities.
Hollywood silly money? I'd only have stuffed it under the bed, says thriller writer Gerald Seymour
www.dailymail.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:51 AM
Seymour shot to fame with Harry's Game, set against a backdrop of the Northern Ireland Troubles, which became a hit TV drama. He has sold three million books.
TONY HETHERINGTON: Boss behind firms fined £340k for more than 1.4m nuisance calls is unmasked
At the time of the offences, the sole director of Outsource Strategies was wealthy businessman Noyan Nihat. He was also one of two directors at Dr Telemarketing.
Shein suppliers still working 75-hour weeks, report says
bbc.co.uk - 12 May 2024 1:11 AM
A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.
Is social media worth paying for?
bbc.co.uk - 11 May 2024 4:35 PM
As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having?
'I'm stuck in my flat due to £4k service charge'
bbc.co.uk - 11 May 2024 4:33 PM
Kasun Kalirai would not have put his flat on the market had it not been for rocketing service charges.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Wind is turning in Octopus Renewables Investment Trust's favour
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 1:51 PM
The shares are very much worth holding on to, with the dividend ensuring that you are being paid to wait for better times.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Why it soon won't be hip to give the cold shoulder to Smith & Nephew
S&N is far from perfect - but, overlooking the issues, the company is cheap and worth buying for short-term upside.
86-year-old Peter's woes with a faulty smart meter that sent his bills soaring show why so many people are shunning them, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 9:00 AM
Some 600,000 British Gas customers have told the utility giant they will never entertain one - while 36 per cent of its 7.5 million clients have ignored offers to have a smart meter installed.
Shipping firm Clarksons set for EIGHTH pay revolt as boss Case gets £12m pay packet
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 4:16 AM
Case received a bonus of £10.4 million. It makes him one of the highest paid bosses of any firm listed on the London stock market.
British Airways owner IAG set for bumper summer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 3:08 AM
IAG, whose airlines also include Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, said demand for travel 'remains strong' as it looks to fly even more passengers this year than last.
Ikea pushes back opening of its Oxford Street store to fix leaks in the building's basement
It is the second time the store, which was previously home to Topshop's flagship London site, has seen its opening delayed.
MARKET REPORT: S4 Capital shares soar as Sir Martin Sorrell piles into artificial intelligence
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:27 AM
The company, which was set up by the City tycoon in May 2018, said it has capitalised on its 'prominent AI positioning' this year.
ALEX BRUMMER: UK second to United States among G7 richest nations with largest number of 'triple A' companies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:25 AM
There is a mammoth mismatch between public perceptions of Britain as a basket case economy and the reality.
BHP boss to meet his counterpart at takeover target Anglo American after seeing his £31bn bid for rival rejected
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:22 AM
Mike Henry and his counterpart at Anglo, Duncan Wanblad, are due to speak at the Bank of American Global Metals, Mining and Steel Conference in Florida.
Jaguar Land Rover posts its biggest profit since 2015 after a record year of sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:19 AM
Britain's biggest car maker, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, posted profits of £2.2billion for the full year to the end of March.
Footsie hits new high as economy roars back
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:18 AM
In another upbeat session for savers with money tied up in shares, the FTSE 100 topped 8400 for the first time to hit an all-time high of 8455.
How these four private equity trusts could help you cash in on... The STARS of TOMORROW
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11 May 2024 2:12 AM
More companies are opting not to list their shares on a stock market, but to find 'equity' or finance from banks and other sources, like private equity funds.
Households with emergency savings pots rises substantially in recent years - five financial trends revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 10:00 PM
More than 12million Britons could improve their financial situation over the long term by shifting money in cash or Isas to investments, a new report reveals.
From Victorian to Regency, the five most popular types of period property currently for sale revealed
The list of most popular types of period property on Rightmove include Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Tudor and Regency.
The government is asking motoring enthusiasts for help shaping future classic car policy and future-proofing the industry
The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations. It'll run until 4 July 2024.
How crops are being disaster-proofed
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 2:14 PM
Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes.
'I got married on a Thursday and saved £3,000'
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 2:09 PM
More couples are choosing to get married on a weekday in order to save money.
Delays warning as M25 stretch closes for the weekend
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 1:23 PM
Drivers are urged to avoid junctions 9-10 of motorway in Surrey which closed at 21:00 BST on Friday.
Post Office boss denies ‘covering tracks’
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 12:25 PM
Rod Ismay denies deleting emails about a 'back door' in Horizon
Sunak says it'll take time for people to feel better
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 11:36 AM
The prime minister says "there is more work to do" as the UK emerges from recession.
My favourite 20 new cars for under £20,000 - by the Mail's motoring expert RAY MASSEY
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 10:11 AM
Think all new cars are expensive? You can get a value for money new car for a cheap price, as Ray Massey shows us with his list of new 20 cars for under £20k.
Should the Bank of England have cut interest rates instead of holding firm? The This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 9:31 AM
Should the MPC have been bold and made a cut? What does it mean for our mortgages and savings? And when will a move come - and in what direction?
How to top up and boost your state pension: Steve Webb's golden rules
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 9:21 AM
Buying top-ups can be very valuable, but people are often unsure if this will be worthwhile. The Government has launched a new online service to check this and make purchases.
BUSINESS LIVE: UK GDP grows 0.6%; IAG profits take off; Rightmove eyes residential market improvement
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 9:09 AM
The FTSE 100 hit a new record close, up 52.41 points at 8433.76. The index reached a new intraday high of 8,455.77 earlier in the session.
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 8:53 AM
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
How criminals could use AI to scam Britons - and what can you do to protect yourself
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 6:34 AM
A leading financial crime expert says Britain is a major target for scammers and they are at the forefront of adopting AI technology.
Some estate agents only put forward offers from buyers who use their in-house mortgage broker, experts warn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 5:32 AM
Home sellers are having the 'wool pulled over their eyes' by estate agents looking for additional financial kickbacks.
Rightmove expects weaker ad revenue growth as more lettings agents join the property platform
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 4:51 AM
Britain's largest property portal now expects average revenue per advertiser to rise by £75 to £85 on the £1,431 made last year, having previously anticipated a £100 to £110 increase.
Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 4:30 AM
The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors.
Why the US Presidential Election will not derail the long-term appeal of US assets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 4:16 AM
Over the long term, given the diversity of sectors and the depth of innovation on offer, we believe the US is a market not to be ignored. Not even the imminent election should dim its long-term appeal.
Families with TWO retired generations will surge to one million in a decade
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 4:09 AM
Some 55 per cent of future retirees expect to give financial support to relatives in later life, compared with 37 per cent of current retirees, according to a study by St James's Place.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Light Science Technologies sales flourish
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 4:04 AM
Light Science Technologies had plenty to celebrate this week.
UK exits recession with fastest growth in two years
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 3:44 AM
The economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year.
Faisal Islam: Economy is getting better but people may not notice
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 3:39 AM
Growth was stronger than expected, but millions of households are yet to feel the benefit.
The truth about where those Omaze millions really go: Inside the finances of charity house raffle that's taken the UK by storm (and its latest property comes with a catch)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 3:10 AM
The winner of the latest Omaze mansion has finally been revealed. So who is behind the firm, how is it funded, and is it as altruistic as it claims to be or is it a giant money-spinner for its owners?
BA owner IAG profits climb more than sevenfold
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 2:13 AM
British Airways' parent company, which also runs Iberia and Aer Lingus, revealed its operating profits climbed to €68million (£58.5million) in the first quarter.
Bank 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer cut
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 1:57 AM
Its comments came as UK interest rates were left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%.
My uncle has £14,000 in Dart Charge fines despite trying to settle, now the bailiffs are at his door...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 1:39 AM
My uncle has £14,000 in Dart Charge fines after he was unable to log in to settle his crossings, now the bailiffs are at his door and he is considering bankruptcy.
Argentines strike against spending cuts
bbc.co.uk - 10 May 2024 1:16 AM
Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended.
Two in five believe ovens will become obsolete as the air fryer craze shows no signs of slowing
www.dailymail.co.uk - 10 May 2024 1:00 AM
Since 2022, households have cut their oven usage by 48%, according to new research from Utilita Energy. Gemma Hatvani's already ditched her oven - have you?
Blackstone set to acquire Hipgnosis as Concord refuses to up offer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 11:59 PM
Concord, which is indirectly controlled by Alchemy Copyrights, said its $1.25 (£1) per share bid valuing Hipgnosis at £1.21billion would not go any higher.
Bailey pulls his punches on interest rates yet again: ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 11:58 PM
Anyone listening to the recent utterances from Andrew Bailey could not but feel that he regards the battle against inflation in Britain as won.
Bank of England paves way for Britain to cut interest rates before the US
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 11:57 PM
The Bank of England yesterday left interest rates on hold at 5.25% but strongly hinted at a cut this summer - possibly as soon as next month.
Private chauffeurs, spa days and more independence: How businesses can deal with Gen Z employees... by a Gen Z boss
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 10:00 PM
There are tons of misconceptions about Gen Z, mainly that they are lazy, entitled and don't want to work. That's not true, they just need managing better, says Tim Armoo.
Will my newly self-employed husband cause us a remortgage headache? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
My mortgage deal is ending in January 2025. Currently it's in joint names with my husband who has recently become self-employed in April this year.
Rat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 9:41 PM
Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products.
What's the right size TV for my room - and how high should it go on the wall?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 7:00 PM
I want to buy a new TV and need some advice on how big it should be and how high up the wall I should place it.
Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 5:21 PM
The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.
The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 4:49 PM
The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation.
MARKET REPORT: North Sea giant Harbour closes in on £9bn German deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:51 PM
North Sea producer Harbour Energy is closing in on a near-£9bn takeover in a swoop on most of the oil and gas assets owned by Wintershall Dea.
Vodafone told to boost security as £15bn Three merger is given the green light
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:13 PM
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the companies they must create a special committee to provide regular updates to the government.
ITV hopes for summer ad boom as it continues to reel from Hollywood strikes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:12 PM
ITV, whose recent hits include Mr Bates vs The Post Office, starring Toby Jones (pictured), said revenues fell 7% in the first three months of the year.
Cameron left red-faced as Greensill sues Government over alleged leak
The former prime minister (pictured) was a close adviser to Greensill, whose finance firm collapsed in 2021, unleashing a major lobbying scandal.
Takeover target Wood Group hit by slump in revenues as bidders circle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:11 PM
Wood Group updated the market on its performance just a day after it revealed it had turned down a takeover £1.4bn offer from Dubai rival Sidara.
BBVA goes directly to shareholders as it steps up bid for TSB owner Sabadell
BBVA took an offer of £10.5bn directly to Banco Sabadell's shareholders after the board rejected the same proposal earlier in the week.
Train strikes: What routes are affected when?
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:48 PM
Train drivers have been staging strikes, coinciding with a six-day overtime ban.
Boeing whistleblower says plane bodies had defects
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:37 PM
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
Free wine hidden in small print claimed after three months
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:08 PM
The offer was included on the tax website as an "experiment" to see if anyone would read the terms.
Post Office 'misled and deceived me' says key lawyer
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 12:56 PM
Simon Clarke tells inquiry when he realised expert knew of IT bugs and how he helped halt Horizon prosecutions.
Record levels of shoplifting show signs of falling
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 10:25 AM
Shoplifting fell slightly last year according to official figures but remains high.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 10:08 AM
The Bank of England is likely to make its first cut to base rate in summer, according to the latest forecasts.
Ford confirms it will cull another of its best-selling petrol cars next year to accelerate its shift to EVs despite demand slump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 9:57 AM
Ford will go ahead with plans to kill off another of its hugely popular petrol models after 2025 to accelerate its switch to electric vehicles.
Bank of England boss weighs in on UK economy row
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 9:49 AM
Andrew Bailey told the BBC the recession was "mild" as figures on the economy are released Friday.
BUSINESS LIVE: BoE base rate decision; ITV eyes ad market recovery; John Wood rejects takeover offer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 9:15 AM
The FTSE 100 hit a new closing high, up 27.30 points at 8381.35. It reached a new intraday record of 8,396.25 earlier in the session.
Avon Protection handed £38m gas mask contract by MoD
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 8:24 AM
Avon Protection flagged reports which claimed Russia was using chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Watches of Switzerland buys Italy's Roberto Coin Inc for £104m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 8:22 AM
Watches of Switzerland said it secured the deal in a bid to expand further into the lucrative luxury jewellery market.
Why London renters are swapping Clapham and Camden for Abbey Wood and Forest Gate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 8:06 AM
For those looking to rent in London, the areas that have seen a sharp increase in popularity are now typically seven to 11 miles from the capital's centre.
Used car sales hit a five-year high as fresh supply of motors enter the market and prices drop
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 7:31 AM
The used car market has seen 16 months of consecutive growth, which is thanks to new model supplies returning to full delivery capacity. This has seen average prices drop.
Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% AGAIN - what it means for mortgages and savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 5:09 AM
The Bank of England has opted once again to hold the base rate at 5.25 per cent.
Interest rate rise or fall mortgage calculator - how much it will cost you
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 4:35 AM
The Bank of England has now held base rate since last summer and the next move is tipped to be a cut. Our calculator lets you work out what a move up or down could cost you.
Online used car retailer Cazoo close to collapse
bbc.co.uk - 09 May 2024 4:10 AM
Troubled online used car retailer Cazoo is close to entering administration, putting about 1,000 jobs at risk.
Mortgage rates are climbing again - should we be worried? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:56 AM
With not one but two mortgage spikes fresh in our minds, a flurry of rate rises has got home owners and potential buyers worried again.
Why we need more than a British Isa to move the dial on UK smaller companies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 2:14 AM
Supportive measures to boost share ownership and IPOs could add some much-needed oil to the machine.
BAE Systems tools-up for growth as Britain plots defence spending boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:27 AM
BAE Systems expects 'further positive momentum' driven by the recent US military aid package for Ukraine and the UK Government's commitment to raise defence spending.
Homeowners dealt fresh blow as experts warn mortgage rates could pass six per cent again next week
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:21 AM
More than 20 lenders have hiked their mortgage rates this week, pulling some of the most competitive home loans from the market, including several deals below 5 per cent.
Are you a Wetherspoon lover or hater? LEE BOYCE and SIMON LAMBERT have very different opinions on the pub giant
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 1:06 AM
It's safe to say the pub chain - led by Sir Tim Martin - is a marmite type of establishment, with more than 800 sites across the country that many love to hate.
Hedge fund tycoon's £34m silver salvage claim sunk at the Supreme Court
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 12:52 AM
Argentum Exploration found 2,364 silver bars in 2017 on the wreck of the SS Tilawa was attacked and sunk during its journey to South Africa in 1942.
Scottish Power says our meters are too old - is this a ruse to force us to get a smart meter?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 12:44 AM
Scottish Power has said that our meters have come to the end of their life expectancy and need replacing with a smart meter. Is there anything we can do?
I want to invest £600 a year for my new baby - what is the best way?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 12:39 AM
My partner and I are expecting are first child on the 31st of July. I would like to put some money away for them at birth and then yearly until they are 18.
Artificial grass can lead to increased flooding risk, major insurer warns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 09 May 2024 12:18 AM
A total of 21% of homeowners have already replaced or plan to switch their natural lawn with artificial grass, according to survey by insurer Aviva.
MARKET REPORT: IAG leads Footsie higher as airline shares take off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 11:59 PM
IAG rose 3.7%, while Easyjet added 2.9% and Wizz Air increased 5.3%. Shares in IAG, are up almost a fifth this year.
Minis new electric Cooper SE tested: Can BMW harness the magic of the 1959 original in an EV that's built in China?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 11:46 PM
The new Mini is a curious confection. A British icon with roots going back to 1959 but for 2024 the fourth-generation battery-powered Cooper E and SE are being built in China. Is it any good?
Air Mauritius lost my luggage and it ruined my holiday: Can I get compensation? CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 11:23 PM
I think I deserve compensation for the items I had to buy, the inconvenience and the airline's poor communication.
'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash
bbc.co.uk - 08 May 2024 10:20 PM
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.
The house we're buying has been downvalued by £40k: What should we do?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 10:00 PM
The bank won't lend us as much as we thought, but the seller won't reduce the price. What are our options?
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
bbc.co.uk - 08 May 2024 4:05 PM
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.
Spring property bounce is a damp squib - Rics estate agents say high mortgage rates keep buyers at bay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 4:01 PM
Estate agents and surveyors are reporting that the usual spring bounce across the property market has failed to materialise.
Drivers abandon Direct Line after insurance premium hikes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 2:04 PM
Premiums for customers renewing their policies climbed by 38% to an average £515 a year while for new customers they climbed 25% to £599.
Snoop Dogg cannabis firm to ditch London after losing 97% of its value
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 2:03 PM
Snoop Dogg is a partner in cannabis-focused venture capital firm, Casa Verde, which invested £8m in Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies in 2018.
Controversial Brewdog founder James Watt steps downs
James Watt, who is dating former Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo (pictured), set up the Scottish brewer with Martin Dickie in 2007.
We do need to resolve inequality admits £8m-a-year Centrica boss
Centrica's Chris O'Shea (pictured) was grilled by MPs about energy costs just months after it was revealed that his pay doubled to £8m in 2023.
TSB to close one in six branches: More than 6,000 shut by banks since 2015
The high street lender said it is axing 36 of its remaining 211 sites, leaving it with just 175. Following the closures, TSB will have shut 459 branches since 2015.
Don't ditch name and shame plan - it has the City running scared, says ALEX BRUMMER
Independent regulation has not been an unalloyed success as users of the sewage-tainted water utilities and get-rich-quick energy firms could testify.
Millions kept in the dark over City watchdog's mystery probe: FCA defends name and shame plan
FCA chief exec Nikhil Rathi (pictured), revealed the probe was underway as he defended his controversial proposals to lift the veil of secrecy.
Oil industry engineer Wood Group rejects £1.4bn Dubai takeover bid
The rejection came as it emerged Bristol-based chipmaker Graphcore has also become a target with Japanese investment giant Softbank eyeing a bid.
Wetherspoon's profits buoyed by Guinness boom among younger punters
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 11:10 AM
While the quarterly performance represented a slowdown in sales, the firm noted that trade was impacted by a Bank Holiday weekend happening a week later than last year.
Ford boss says it may restrict petrol models in the UK to hit EV targets
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 10:11 AM
Martin Sander, general manager at Ford Europe, said any restriction on new petrol car availability would also likely push up prices for buyers.
BUSINESS LIVE: Boohoo sales slump; Wetherspoon's lifts profit expectations; Workspace boss exits
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 9:32 AM
The FTSE 100 closed at a new record high, up 40.38 points at 8354.05. It also hit a new intraday high at 8,365.28 earlier in the session.
Direct Line customers faced higher prices in the first quarter
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 8:38 AM
Direct Line said its average premium for motor and home insurance stood at £599 for new customers and £515 for renewal customers, against £478 and £373 by the same point a year ago.
JLR offering £150 a month towards the cost of insuring new Range Rover models
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 8:09 AM
JLR has started offering £150 per month towards the cost of its in-house insurance for buyers of new Range Rovers to encourage sales in light of theft concerns.
Investors pull cash out of UK equity funds for the 35th consecutive month despite fresh FTSE 100 highs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 7:33 AM
Outflows from UK-focused equity funds totalled £665m last month, taking the total amount of capital withdrawn to £21.3bn during thirty-five consecutive months of selling, Calastone says.
Banks should be forced to disclose why they debank small businesses, MPs say
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 6:32 AM
The Treasury Committee has called for the FCA to force banks to be more transparent about why decisions to debank small businesses are made.
Events planner Informa hikes share buyback scheme to £500m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 5:48 AM
The exhibitions organiser said it would repurchase £500million of its shares in 2024, 47 per cent more than previously planned, having already bought about £180million so far this year.
Can YOU afford to become a stay-at-home mum? We reveal the income you and your partner really need, how to ensure you don't miss out on vital benefits - and a simple trick to ensure you keep hold of your pension pot…
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 5:20 AM
It's the late-night discussion that many couples juggling a growing family, stretched finances and long working hours will have - and a hot conversation point among new mums.
Tesco uses AI to give millions of Clubcard holders challenges for point boosts - how does it work?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 5:16 AM
Tesco will use artificial intelligence to give eligible Clubcard holders 'personalised' challenges. This is Money explains how the trial will work.
Grieving relatives face long waits on hold to the probate office as helpline hours are cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 5:00 AM
In February, HM Courts and Tribunals Service cut the opening times on its phone line in half, reducing them to between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday.
Get 5.6% interest with a quirky 365-day notice savings deal that beats one-year fixes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 3:53 AM
The 365-day notice account is being offered by saving and investing platform Prosper, in a deal that This is Money has secured exclusively for readers.
Could the Bank of England really cut interest rates this week?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 3:23 AM
The Bank of England could leapfrog the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank this week with its first base rate cut.
My Isa has £24,000 in shares, trusts and ETFs - what's the cheapest investment platform?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 3:16 AM
What would be the best investment platform for me in terms of the cost of holding investments and buying and selling?
Scottish Widows gave me access to a stranger's £40,000 pension - so could they get at my six-figure pot?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:33 AM
Ritchie Wilson was thrilled to discover in February that he had an extra pension pot worth up to £40,000 on his Scottish Widows account.
Here's one type of savings account you SHOULD get from a High Street bank - SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:32 AM
Providers pushed up their rates in April, with several offering more than 5% on a one-year fixed rate cash Isa. But those have all disappeared.
Retail sales hit by wet weather and early Easter bank holiday
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:25 AM
The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor revealed sales dropped by 4 per cent year-on-year.
Online trading platform Plus500 suffers fourth consecutive revolt over fat-cat pay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:21 AM
At its annual general meeting yesterday, Plus 500 said two-thirds of participating shareholders opposed its remuneration report.
Disney+ streaming service finally turns a profit as cost cutting efforts bear fruit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:20 AM
Disney posted a profit of £37m for its Disney+ arm - which makes shows such as Only Murders In The Building (pictured) in the first three months of 2024.
Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves don't have that 'vision thing', says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:19 AM
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves' choice of language to describe the Tory economic narrative and the timing of her intervention is strange.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II is here - and the brash SUV will cost from £300k
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:03 AM
The first one may have divided opinions as much as Marmite, but now Rolls-Royce has launched the second generation of its vast Cullinan SUV with a host of tweaks.
I'm dying of brain cancer at 39. But my insurance won't pay out because I had 'dizzy spells' after I applied for the policy
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:02 AM
In June last year, Michelle Rendle woke in the middle of the night to find her husband, John, 39, having a seizure - the start of a nightmare for their family.
How do we stop our troubled child gambling away their inheritance?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 08 May 2024 12:01 AM
One of our children has some episodes of depression and anxiety and sometimes irrational behaviour. They have threatened suicide in the past. They also have a gambling issue.
Take That's concert at Co-op Live has moved venue - can I reject my new seats? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 11:51 PM
I booked to see Take That at the new Co-op Live venue in Manchester. The concert has been moved to the AO Arena, Manchester.
Bungalow wars! Downsizers are in bidding battles against young families as prices soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 11:35 PM
For years, bungalows suffered from a lingering stigma of being outdated, unimaginative or deemed only for older homeowners but that's now changed.
The 10-minute rule that could save you from a parking fine
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 5:42 PM
TOBY WALNE joined 33-year-old traffic warden Stacey for a day as she patrolled the streets of Stratford, London handing out £100 fines.
Big Four auditors fined £9m for the London Capital & Finance mini-bond crisis
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:21 PM
London Capital & Finance raked in £237m from 11,625 savers - many of them retired and elderly - before going bust at the start of 2019.
MARKET REPORT: Rate hopes send Footsie to another record high
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:13 PM
On another record-breaking day on the stock market, the blue-chip index rose above 8300 for the first time to an all-time high of 8335.
Zalando has sporting chance of summer boost after swinging back into the black
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:11 PM
Zalando, which sells brands such as Nike and Sweaty Betty, thinks business will be boosted by the Euro 2024 football tournament.
Boost for City as BP vows to keep its London listing - but profits at oil giant tumble 45% to £2.2bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:09 PM
BP chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) said leaving the City is not on the agenda as he comes under pressure to close the gap with Shell.
Saudi Aramco to pay £100bn dividend to help fund city of the future
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:08 PM
A desert mega city is one of a series of projects that Saudi's crown prince hopes will make the kingdom's economy less dependent on oil.
MP condemn woke ESG debanking as 'legitimate' firms are denied accounts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 2:06 PM
A report on banking services for small companies took aim at the 'unfair' practice of denying accounts to legitimate businesses.
I wanted to return £12,000 of wedding clothes from Matches - but it went bust: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 9:33 AM
I purchased six outfits at a cost of about £12,000 from Matches ahead of a family wedding. But a few days later I heard that its owner Frasers Group had put the firm into administration.
BUSINESS LIVE: BP profits slump 72%; Wayve raises more than $1bn; Retail sales sink in April
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 9:16 AM
The FTSE 100 hit a new record close at 8313.67 - and a new intraday high at 8,335.68 earlier in the session. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are BP, Wayve and IWG.
ODYSSEAN INVESTMENT TRUST: Newcomer's knack for seeing unloved gems turn into polished diamonds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 8:27 AM
The managers are stock pickers who back their judgment. If they like a stock, they build a big position. As a result, the trust has only 16 holdings.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Cohort is reaping the benefits of a changing world
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 8:26 AM
Reading-based Cohort specialises in high-tech systems and software that help to keep countries and their armed forces safe.
First Direct relaunches £175 switching deal for new customers just two weeks after pulling it
www.dailymail.co.uk - 07 May 2024 7:19 AM
First Direct has relaunched its £175 switching deal just two weeks after its last switching deal ended due to demand from customers.
Failing to remortgage in time could cost typical homeowner £278 a month
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 May 2024 11:56 PM
Almost a third of homeowners have let their mortgage slip onto their lender's standard variable rate for at least a month - and doing so could cost them dearly.
How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'
bbc.co.uk - 06 May 2024 4:37 PM
From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances.
House prices will rise £61,500 on average in the next five years, predicts Savills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 May 2024 4:14 PM
Savills had previously expected house prices to fall by 3% this year, but revised this to a 2.5% rise on the back of falls in the cost of mortgage debt.
Can I get my private pension at 55 due to this bizarre birth year quirk? STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 06 May 2024 2:39 AM
My pension provider says I am in the unusual position of being able to access my pension at 55 for a short period, but then being denied access again until I'm 57. Why?
Luxury Devon penthouse in Grade I listed Flete House is for sale for £450k... but there's a catch
www.dailymail.co.uk - 05 May 2024 11:00 PM
The penthouse is part of Flete House Tower, which is set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the village of Ermington, two miles from the town of Ivybridge.
The rise of Sweden's super rich
bbc.co.uk - 05 May 2024 4:44 PM
Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.