How YOU can cash in on the investment trust revolution
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:51 AM
Investment trusts seem set for upheaval, in a shift that could offer opportunities for investors happy to take some risks.
Rolls-Royce seals record £9bn MoD contract to build nuclear sub reactors
The contract - dubbed Unity - will create more than 1,000 jobs and safeguard 4,000 other roles.
ALEX BRUMMER: Labour's hope of a US tariff deal is naïve
In an interview, Reynolds confidently asserted that Britain should be spared Trump's tariff assault because the country doesn't run a deficit on its goods trade with the US.
ECB boss Christine Lagarde's desperation highlights gulf with America
Speaking to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Lagarde had to go onto the defensive in the face of criticism from a leading US financier.
MARKET REPORT: Miners back in favour as metal prices shine
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:47 AM
They were lifted by a weaker dollar after Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and indicated that US trade tariffs were likely to be imposed at a slower pace.
WH Smith 'to sell ALL of its High Street shops' in massive deal 233 years after opening flagship store
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:31 AM
WH Smith is in talks to sell its entire high street business in Britain after 233 years.
Relx's little-known chief executive Erik Engstrom set for another windfall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:24 AM
The publicity-shy boss of the Footsie data and publishing giant will bag over £12m in share awards next month as his earnings head towards £200m.
Drinks giant Diageo mulls £8bn Guinness sell-off
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 January 2025 3:20 AM
Diageo is considering ways of boosting growth - and it could include spinning Guinness out into a separate business.
WH Smith in talks to sell high street arm
www.standard.co.uk - 25 January 2025 2:55 AM
The first WH Smith store opened 230 years ago.
Our neighbours feed foxes and it's making life hell - how can we stop it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:57 PM
Every evening, a number of foxes now show up on our road waiting for food. The cat's scared to go out, bin liners are being ripped open and the noise is terrible.
If we pick the cheapest estate agent to sell our home, how do we make sure they get the best price?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:00 PM
We have had three estate agents over to value. We are thinking of choosing the one that is only going to charge 1%. Should we?
Fastest-selling used cars revealed: Lux Mercedes is snapped up in a fortnight while an electric Hyundai takes FOUR MONTHS to shift on average
Auto Trader - the nation's biggest second-hand car platform - measured the median duration between models being listed for sale on its website in 2024 and a buyer eventually being found.
We bought our first flat in country's 'most miserable town' Slough and LOVE it - here's why
Julius Pablo, 27, and his partner Raquel Robes, 31, are overjoyed at their recent property purchase in Slough.
The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 6:26 PM
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.
Holidaymakers hit by above-inflation rises in cost of summer trips – analysis
www.standard.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:01 PM
Consumer group Which? said this is because of a range of factors, including high demand and rising energy costs for hotels.
Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:06 PM
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 11:49 AM
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.
Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 10:05 AM
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.
Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting
www.standard.co.uk - 24 January 2025 10:00 AM
Visitors staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at seven nights.
Pound rises amid private sector growth, pulling FTSE 100 down from record highs
www.standard.co.uk - 24 January 2025 9:14 AM
The blue-chip index had been trading at its highest ever levels earlier in the week but fell into the red on Friday.
Businesses hike prices at fastest pace in 18 months as costs rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 8:17 AM
Input price inflation accelerated to its highest since May 2023, leading to some firms significantly hiking prices for customers and causing inflation to jump at its quickest pace since July 2023.
Three investigates 999 calls not getting through during outage
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 8:14 AM
The company said the problems with its services on Thursday are now fixed.
Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 7:19 AM
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 7:14 AM
The Bank of England opted to hold the base rate at its current level in December, meaning interest rates began 2025 at 4.75 per cent.
Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:56 AM
The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Engage XR floats AI school trips to the moon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:48 AM
Engage XR Holdings just had to name-drop Meta Platforms with news of a partnership tied to its cutting-edge education technology to reap the rewards this week.
Home buyers will pay 40% more stamp duty by 2030: Will higher taxes stall the housing market?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 5:38 AM
The extra stamp duty revenue may help the Treasury, but some say people will be put off buying homes if the tax burden becomes too costly.
The NEW Tesla Model Y has arrived: Britain's best-selling EV gets a comprehensive makeover - here's every update and how much it costs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:45 AM
The Tesla Model Y - Britain's favourite EV - has had an exterior and interior and range overhaul. The new Launch Series cars will arrive in time for summer - but what's new?
Severn Trent to hike dividend payouts as consumer bills rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:39 AM
The water company, which serves about eight million people across the Midlands and Wales, expects to pay a 126.02p per share dividend to shareholders in the 2025/26 financial year.
Am I insured to drive during a red weather warning? All your motoring questions answered as Storm Eowyn brings record-breaking 114mph gusts
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 4:12 AM
As record-breaking 114mph gusts hit parts of the British Isles, there are warnings insurers might refuse to pay out on claims if they can prove negligence.
Mastercard lawsuit downgraded from £14bn to £200m - this is the tiny sum claimants are now expected to get...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 3:51 AM
The funder of the litigation, Innsworth Capital, will take £45.57m of the agreed settlement to cover the costs incurred and future costs.
'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 3:35 AM
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.
The Range Rover that's least loved by drivers in survey of 60k UK car owners
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:53 AM
The most-loved and the least-loved cars in the UK have been revealed by consumer watchdog Which?. And a green Range Rover received the lowest satisfaction score ever.
What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?
bbc.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:41 AM
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:15 AM
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:11 AM
This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.
Consumer confidence shrinks as Britons bolster their savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 2:09 AM
GfK's latest monthly consumer confidence index gave a reading of -22 for January, compared to -17 in December and four points below the -18 predicted by a Reuters poll of economists.
My tax code changed THREE times and HMRC says I owe £3k - if I pay can I get a refund if it's wrong?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:47 AM
If I file my tax return and pay the bill and it later turns out that the calculations or my tax code weren't correct, can I get money back from HMRC?
Sainsbury's axes 3,000 staff in jobs bloodbath as surging costs rock retailers after Labour's Budget tax grab
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:37 AM
Sainsbury's chief exec Simon Roberts (pictured) said the supermarket is facing into a particularly challenging cost environment.
My husband is retiring, can we extend our mortgage to give us more money each month? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:27 AM
My husband (62) and I (47) have a joint mortgage. We will have eight years left on our mortgage and we will owe around £90,000.
The less well paid are paying the price of Labour's Budget blunders, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:24 AM
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have cast a pall over businesses which serve the less well off in society while middle Britain carries on spending regardless.
Revealed: Where Britain's first-time buyers pay the most and least compared to their salaries
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:21 AM
Property is more affordable thanks to rising wages, but where are buyers paying the largest - and smallest - proportion of their salary to get on the ladder?
Burberry eyes profitability as shoppers warm to back-to-basics shake-up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:18 AM
The group's renewed focus on 'timeless British luxury' helped drive bumper festive trade - as well as ads featuring Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer.
I'm a pensioner promised a British Gas £60 voucher to help with energy bills six months ago - but it hasn't arrived
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:14 AM
What should have been a simple payment, led to a protracted months-long battle with the country's biggest energy supplier.
Four ways Rachel Reeves and her new sidekick plan to scalp YOUR pension: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:09 AM
Pensions minister Torsten Bell (pictured), who has just arrived at the Treasury, has previously questioned the sustainability of the triple lock.
Renault 5 wins coveted Car of the Year title as iconic model's return as an EV receives top honours at 'motoring Oscars'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 1:02 AM
Want to see which other cars scored big at the WhatCar? Awards? You can find out which is the best new model in each vehicle category.
Surrey home with FIFTEEN bedrooms and a wedding venue could be yours for £6m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 January 2025 12:30 AM
Grade II-listed Greyfriars House, which spans 14,000 square feet and has nine bedrooms, was designed in 1896 by architect Charles Voysey.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 11:15 PM
The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
What is sequence risk? How the timing of a market crash can impact your retirement
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 11:00 PM
Investing is often portrayed as a numbers game, where success boils down to returns and volatility. Beneath the surface lies a crucial concept that many investors fail to grasp: sequence risk.
Beware the inheritance tax raid on work payouts for those who die young: SIMON LAMBERT
Pensions and farmers grabbed the headlines after the Budget inheritance tax raid but there is lesser-known element we should be concerned about.
UnitedHealthcare names new boss after former CEO killed
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 4:39 PM
The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.
Trump's America leaves Europe in its wake: US President promises the largest tax cut in US history
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 2:00 PM
Donald Trump (pictured) delivered his much-anticipated video address to the self-styled global elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
UK factory slump continues as optimism among manufacturers sags to lowest level in over two years
The CBI's monthly order book gauge improved in only slightly in January having hit its lowest in more than fours in December.
Trump calls for interest rate cuts and cheaper oil: President sets the scene for a clash with Fed
Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president (pictured) said borrowing costs in America and around the world 'should be dropping'.
Chapel Down toasts strong festive sales as more drinkers switch to English fizz - but annual revenue dips
Chapel Down, which owns about a tenth of the vineyard space in England, said it sold 7% more of its bottles, magnums and cases this Christmas than last.
Rivals leave Puma on the back foot as sluggish sales send shares tumbling 22.8%
Just a day after Adidas reported solid results, Puma said fourth-quarter sales rose 9.8% - below the 12% forecast by analysts.
Lloyds boss praises Chancellor's intervention in 'PPI on wheels' car finance scandal
Rachel Reeves (pictured) was slammed for 'playing politics' after the Treasury warned judges that PPI-style payouts to drivers risk harming the economy.
MARKET REPORT: Investors turn bearish on online spread betters
CMC fell 16.8% after a two-sentence update in which is said it was on track to deliver annual net operating income in line with previous guidance.
Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 10:38 AM
The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.
Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:37 AM
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
Britain's oldest brewer warns price of a pint will have to rise
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:30 AM
Price hikes and 'cost efficiencies' are on the cards at Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame as it readies itself for the tax impact of the Autumn Budget.
Nationwide's new mortgage rule gives first-time buyers less of a helping hand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 9:14 AM
Nationwide has dealt first-time buyers on modest incomes a blow by upping the income threshold on its sole applicant Helping Hand mortgage from £35,000 to £40,000.
'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:54 AM
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.
Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:17 AM
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
THG nutrition sales shrink as MyProtein firm shoulders high whey price
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 8:06 AM
The e-commerce retailer behind supplement producer MyProtein revealed its revenue shrank by 3.1 per cent at constant currency rates to £1.9billion last year.
Lightyear launches a cash Isa to become latest investment platform to muscle into savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 7:36 AM
The account's interest rate is pegged to the Bank of England's base rate, meaning that it currently pays 4.75%, with interest paid out on a monthly basis.
EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 6:02 AM
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 5:24 AM
Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.
Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 4:39 AM
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure
bbc.co.uk - 23 January 2025 3:58 AM
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.
CMC Markets shares plunge after recent rally despite better trading conditions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 3:53 AM
The London-based firm also said it was optimistic about meeting its cost guidance of around £225million, not counting variable remuneration and non-recurring charges.
Asbestos removal expert on how to check YOUR home for the deadly dust
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 2:14 AM
Demand for asbestos removal services jumped 21% in 2024, Checkatrade says - what's behind the rise, and what should homeowners look out for?
Watkin Jones returns to profit amid student accommodation boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 1:26 AM
The property developer reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £9.2million for the year ending September, having made a £2.9million loss in the previous 12 months.
HMRC will end 'over-taxation trap' for savers making pension withdrawals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 1:08 AM
Former Pensions Minister Steve Webb says 'at long last' HMRC has listened to ordinary taxpayers, and will change a system he has in the past dubbed 'an absolute disgrace'.
British chipmaker IQE sees shares soar despite semiconductor slowdown
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:56 AM
The British chipmaker told investors that cost cutting efforts had helped lift profits ahead of expectations.
I'm inheriting £900,000, how can I pass on as much of this as possible?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:30 AM
In the next few months I will inherit a substantial amount of money. I intend to pass on my estate to my nephews and nieces and some to charities.
Why the savers pulling their cash OUT of fixed-rate bonds are making a big mistake: SYLVIA MORRIS
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:12 AM
The time may have arrived for savers to change tack. Rates on easy-access accounts are starting to fall, while those on fixed-rate bonds are stable or rising.
Wealth of those aged 65-69 has almost DOUBLED in 10 years thanks to property and pensions
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 January 2025 12:01 AM
The median total wealth of those aged 65 to 69 jumped by £112,567, or 46 per cent, between 2010-11 and 2019-20, shows.
Is Citroen set to launch an electric 2CV? French car brand in 'early stages' of bringing back an icon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 11:16 PM
Citroen looks set to join the retro-electric train by bringing back its most famous model. Autocar has reported the French brand will bring out a cheap 2CV EV.
I ordered an iPhone 14 from Tesco Mobile... but received a TOY version instead: CRANE ON THE CASE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 10:01 PM
When I removed it from the box I realised it was not a real phone. All of the ports are moulded shut and it has no slot for a charger or sim card.
LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:16 PM
The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.
'I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment'
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 4:02 PM
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
US revival hopes fire up Paris Fashion Week following Trump's return to the White House
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:07 PM
As the industry gathers at Paris Fashion Week, bosses are eyeing a revival in demand across the Atlantic to kick-start a recovery.
The Donald descends on Davos: Fears of a trade war clash with hopes of a new economic boom
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:06 PM
The majority of British entrepreneurs believe the return of Donald Trump will be 'good for business' even as his plans set alarm bells ringing.
Labour's £25bn national insurance tax raid could force firms to move jobs to Ireland
Firms have warned that the tax hike, which makes it more expensive to employ people, may result in jobs going offshore.
Victory for shareholder democracy: Herald investors reject power grab by Wall Street raider Boaz Weinstein
Weinstein's firm Saba Capital had proposed that backers of the £1.3bn Herald Investment Trust vote to kick out the existing board members.
Duke of Westminster sells £306m stake in his Mayfair estate to Norway's oil fund
The deal is the largest the billionaire aristocrat's (pictured) property company Grosvenor has ever struck with an outside investor.
Lessons from Boaz assault: Other trusts must not be complacent about fighting off US raider, warns ALEX BRUMMER
Herald Investment Trust boss Andrew Joy won't be breaking out the champagne yet despite an overwhelming victory over the US marauder Saba.
MARKET REPORT: Rival ticketing plans put Trainline in the buffers
The Department for Transport said that, after Great British Railways is established, it will bring firms' ticketing websites to one online site.
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 12:01 PM
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget
This church puts the heating on an hour a month for its six worshippers - but since it got a smart meter its bills have gone from £15 to £1,172
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:31 AM
Reverend Jane Held, pictured with Money Mail's Toby Walne, has seen her church's electricity bills shoot up from £15 a month to occasionally more than £1,000.
BUSINESS LIVE: Borrowing hits £17.8bn; Herald IT faces Saba vote; EasyJet losses narrow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:27 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 3.16 points at 8545.13 after hitting a new intraday record of 8,584.73 earlier in the session.
The interactive house price hotspot map of Britain - estate agents and property data experts' guide to what's going on
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 9:14 AM
This was supposed to be the year that the property market got its mojo back. But just three weeks in and some of the optimism is already fading.
Revolut boosts easy-access savings rates with Ultra customers offered a best buy 5% deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:58 AM
The instant access accounts offer instant withdrawals and deposits, while daily interest will be paid on funds held in all of its savings' accounts.
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:31 AM
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.
Quilter sees record inflows boost thanks to high net worth boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 8:20 AM
The wealth manager reported core net inflows totalled £5.2billion in 2024, more than six times the £832million of the prior year.
Herald Investment Trust shareholders vote AGAINST Saba takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 7:56 AM
The board of the Herald Investment Trust has claimed victory over Saba Capital after shareholders rejected the hedge fund's attempt to seize control of the company.
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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 7:39 AM
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
EnQuest to acquire Harbour Energy's business in Vietnam
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 5:46 AM
The London-based energy exploration business will acquire Harbour's majority stake in the Chim Sáo and Dua production fields, which it plans to operate after completing the transaction.
LadBible owner eyes further US investment after 'transformational year'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 4:26 AM
LBG Media said its global audience surged by 19 per cent to 503million, including 143million in the US.
Are dazzling LED headlights set to be banned? Government confirms new study and 'potential countermeasures'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 4:02 AM
The Government has responded to MP queries about LED headlights confirming new independent research amid public safety concerns.
TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 3:40 AM
Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.
Investment trust discounts are nothing to be afraid of, despite Saba's claims: THE INVESTMENT ANALYST
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:30 AM
As a new analyst, I was taught that one of the attractive features of investment trusts was the discounts: you can buy 100p of assets for 80p.
EasyJet boosted by lower fuel costs and strong package holiday demand
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:16 AM
The FTSE 100 company reported its headline pre-tax losses slumped by 52 per cent to £61million in the three months ending December.
CMA chief ousted for former Amazon UK boss as Labour bids to boost growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 2:08 AM
Marcus Bokkerink (pictured), who became of Competition and Markets Authority chairman in 2022, will not complete his five-year term.
BlackRock agrees deal with Saba to protect its trusts from coup chaos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 1:20 AM
BlackRock has revealed an agreement with activist hedge fund Saba Capital it hopes will protect its London-listed investment trust from the disruption faced by peers.
Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
bbc.co.uk - 22 January 2025 12:21 AM
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
Should I give half my £900k house to my son who lives with me to avoid IHT?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 January 2025 12:00 AM
I'm keen to keep my inheritance tax liability to a minimum when I die with my estate (including my pension pot) currently worth around £1.5m.
Spike in borrowers in their 30s taking ultra long mortgages which they will be paying into retirement
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 11:59 PM
Financial Conduct Authority data reveals significant rise in people in their thirties taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more.
We love the UK, declares Santander boss as she insists the group will not quit Britain
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 10:43 PM
Ana Botin (pictured), who is Santander's executive chairman, dismissed the suggestion that the Spanish group was looking at leaving the UK.
MPs accuse HMRC of 'deliberately' letting phone services deteriorate to push taxpayers online
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:16 PM
HMRC is 'deliberately' offering taxpayers poor customer service, according to a report by MPs which found that waiting times have reached record levels.
Neighbour's son smashed our greenhouse - how do I force his parents to pay? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:49 PM
The boy next door's football has smashed our greenhouse. His parents have not offered to pay for the repairs. What are our rights?
The big Investors must speak up for UK share ownership and fight off the US marauders, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:56 PM
Today's AGM of the Herald Investment Trust, the first of Seven being targeted by Boaz Weinstein (pictured), allows investors to be heard.
Showdown in the City: Legendary stock picker goes head-to-head with Wall St raider in battle over future of London's investment trusts
Katie Potts (pictured) has led Herald Investment Trust since its inception 30 years ago and has been hailed for her backing of a host of successful British firms.
Give your Isa or Sipp an early 2025 boost: The cashback deals that can add to your pot
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:54 PM
Investors can give their Isa and Sipp accounts a new year boost by making the most of cashback deals to shift money to a new investment platform
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
bbc.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:30 PM
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
Homeowners could be paying off mortgages in their 70s as higher rates force borrowers to stretch terms to 35 years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:11 PM
The number of people taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more has jumped 274% since 2020 as rising interest rates push up repayments.
MARKET REPORT: Car finance reprieve revs up Lloyds and Close Bros as chancellor steps in amid fears of industry chaos
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:08 PM
In some much-need respite for investors, Close Brothers jumped 21.6%, or 52.8p, to 297.6p and Lloyds Banking Group added 4%, or 2.34p, to 61p.
Trump flexes his muscles with taxes and tariffs threat: President plots to take a major stake in TikTok
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:03 PM
Within hours of his return to the White House, Trump (pictured) signed a flurry of executive orders and signalled an era of upheaval for the world economy.
Netflix signs up a record 19m as crackdown on password sharing and raft of hit shows boosts business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:02 PM
Viewers flocked to Netflix to watch new offerings such as Black Doves, starring Keira Knightley (pictured), No Good Deed and Man on the Inside.
I've spent £15,000 on Airbnbs since my home flooded but Axa won't cover the costs: SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 9:31 AM
While on holiday, a pipe ruptured in the bathroom of my rented property. My contract states alternative accommodation will be provided via the landlord's insurer Axa. But they said to claim on contents cover.
Frasers Group fails to remove Mahmud Kamani from Boohoo board
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 8:53 AM
Boohoo investors cast 63.2 per cent of votes against a resolution calling for Mahmud Kamani to be removed as a director of the online fashion retailer at a general meeting in Manchester on Tuesday.
HSBC now says you need to be richer to get its exclusive current account - would you qualify?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 7:52 AM
The high street bank quietly announced changes to its Premier account which has strict eligibility requirements.
I fear Labour will rip up the rules and raid our pensions - and this bombshell revelation from the party's new henchman gives the game away, reveals JEFF PRESTRIDGE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 7:13 AM
Although the embattled Chancellor of the Exchequer was given a temporary reprieve last week, make no mistake: Rachel Reeves remains under acute pressure.
Cash Isa battle sees Trading 212 hike best rate TWICE in one week - how to bag 5.1%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 6:33 AM
Trading 212's double hike this week comes as an easy access cash Isa battle has been reignited, with rival Plum having also raised its rate to 5.06 per cent.
I enjoy lying to friends and family about how much money I make - should I stop? VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 6:13 AM
Money psychotherapist Vicky Reynal replies: Both the guilt and your curiosity about why you do it are good signs.
Treasury seeks intervention over motor finance row amid economic fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 5:45 AM
The FT said the Treasury had taken the rare step of applying to intervene in an upcoming Supreme Court case, which may lead to car loan providers stumping up tens of billions to motorists.
Barclays ups mortgage rates - as one broker calls for Government to intervene to avoid 'messy recession'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 5:34 AM
The move by Barclays follows hot on the heels of mortgage rate rises from Santander, HSBC, TSB and Leeds Building Society.
Protect yourself from Labour's economic meltdown: What it means for mortgages, pensions and savings
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:52 AM
Bond market mayhem and the soaring cost of government debt has consequences for almost all aspects of our personal finances - from mortgage rates to holidays abroad.
Can the £11bn $Trump and $Melania meme coins make you a fortune? The world's top crypto experts tell us the VERY surprising truth...
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 4:00 AM
The value of cryptocurrency meme coins launched in the last three days by President Donald Trump and his wife Melania is soaring, leaving those who bought early with handsome returns.
Kier Group preps £20m buyback as infrastructure firm cashes in on Labour's homes plan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:29 AM
Kier Group will buy back £20million from investors as the infrastructure group continues to cash in on major public spending initiatives and slash its debts.
Ebay buyer claimed blue trousers are black and left a bad review: Can I get it removed?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:09 AM
The review affected my 100% rating and was a slur on my character. I sought legal advice and was told the it could be libelous - but Ebay won't take it down.
Time to buy an annuity? Gilts turmoil pushes up rates to almost 7.5%
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:08 AM
Annuities are a large and long-term purchase and you can't change your mind afterwards, so they are not something to buy on on a whim after a market upset.
Mortgage brokers steering borrowers towards two-year fixes, Bank of England finds
Brokers are paid commission by the lender each time a homeowner takes a mortgage, which is typically about 0.35% of the total value.
How 12.5m Nectar points worth nearly £63,000 have been stolen from our readers in the past year
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 3:06 AM
Now we can reveal that 12 million points worth over £60,000 have been stolen from our readers alone in the past year, ranging from small amounts worth £2.50 up to £1,000.
Abrdn returns to net inflows as boss bets on Interactive Investor growth
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 2:26 AM
Fund manager Abrdn returned to net inflows in the final three months of 2024, thanks to growth in its investments and Interactive Investor businesses.
Premier cheers exceedingly good Christmas with profit guidance lift
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:42 AM
The food manufacturer revealed its turnover increased by 3.1 per cent to £360.1million in the 13 weeks ending 28 December thanks to sales of branded sweet treats jumping by 8.9 per cent.
Trust targeted by Saba warns the US hedge fund poses an 'existential threat'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:39 AM
Saba, run by Wall Street financier Boaz Weinstein, owns around 21% of the The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, and wants to oust the board.
Bank of England warns ministers stability not growth is top priority
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:36 AM
Deputy governor Sam Woods told Keir Starmer that delivering economic growth and 'encouraging responsible risk-taking', was not its main focus.
How investment trust shareholders can vote on Saba's raid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:35 AM
Saba, founded by Boaz Weinstein (pictured with ex-wife Tali Farhadian), is pushing to oust the boards on seven UK investment trusts.
The 3G shutdown will drive up the cost of parking your car... here's why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:18 AM
The UK's 3G network will switch off this year, rendering pay and display machines obsolete and unworkable. How will this impact drivers and will you end up paying more?
Unemployment rises as jobs market begins to show weakness
www.dailymail.co.uk - 21 January 2025 1:07 AM
Unemployment ticked higher in November as the number of job vacancies contracted again, amid mounting evidence Budget measures are weighing on the labour market.
Bitcoin hits new high as Trump is sworn in… and value of President's own digital token hits £12bn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:02 PM
Bitcoin soared to a record $109,071 in the hours before his inauguration as 47th US president. The value of the $TRUMP coin soared to around £12b
Charging giant Pod Point loses a third of its value as demand for electric cars slumps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:01 PM
Pod Point said it brought in revenues of around £53m in 2024 - well below the £60m it was expecting and results for 2025 are set to be lower than anticipated.
Mulberry finance chief Charles Anderson quits as shake-up of the luxury brand continues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:00 PM
Charles Anderson will step down on January 31, just two months after the luxury fashion label pledged to stem falling sales and widening losses.
KPMG probed over audit of gambling giant Entain is a major blow for the scandal-prone auditor
Industry watchdog the Financial Reporting Council said it will probe the accounting giant's work on Ladbrokes' owner Entain's 2022 accounts.
Crypto win for the White House - but the Trump meme coin raises ethical dilemmas, says ALEX BRUMMER
The soaring value of Donald and Melania Trump's crypto currency is one of the more bizarre aspects of his impact on the world of finance.
MARKET REPORT: Publisher Reach soars after boost to profits
Reach, which owns the Daily Mirror, Express and Daily Star newspapers and a raft of regional titles, said trading in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 'strong'.
Cash in on the weight-loss revolution: MIDAS SHARE TIPS on the fat-jab companies that could help you pile ON the pounds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 9:53 AM
Now might be an interesting time to have a dabble, as sector specialists, including the market leaders, have experienced falling prices in recent months.
FEDERATED HERMES US SMID EQUITY FUND: Tortoise CAN beat the hare
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 9:36 AM
Like many other US smaller companies' funds, it often gets the cold shoulder because it doesn't invest in the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
Amount under-45s pay in rent surged by billions last year as landlords pass on higher mortgage costs
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 8:23 AM
The withdrawal of Help to Buy in March 2023 and rising mortgage rates have seen more younger people entering the rental market.
Investment trusts make final investor pleas ahead of Saba takeover votes
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 7:23 AM
European Smaller Companies Trust and Edinburgh Worldwide have followed investment trust peers in making their final pleas to shareholders to reject proposed takeovers by Saba Capital.
Telecoms providers banned from inflation-linked price hikes but new rules could make bills more expensive
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 7:02 AM
From this month, providers must tell their customers how much price rises will be in pounds and pence in a prominent way, and when any changes to prices will occur.
Contactless card payment limit set to be scrapped in major shake-up to way shoppers pay at the tills
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 5:00 AM
The £100 limit on contactless card payments could be scrapped, meaning shoppers would be able to spend more money without having to use their PIN.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Tower Resources eyes approval for Cameroonian oil well
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:47 AM
Tower Resources , a small-cap explorer listed on London's AIM, is now breathing rarified air thanks to a deal announced in early January.
How to cash in on the Trump presidency - our guide to investing in the MAGA feelgood factor
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:39 AM
The return of Donald Trump to the White House sets the scene for a wild ride on financial markets over the next four years. But how can investors protect themselves - or profit - from the turmoil?
As Rick Stein goes back to 1975 prices at his restaurant, JEFF PRESTRIDGE takes a step back in time to unwind inflation
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:34 AM
How kind it would be on our pockets if the High Street did a 'Rick Stein' and charged us 1975 prices for a wee while (four days in Rick's case).
The US wants tax cuts while the UK hikes taxes, says ALEX BRUMMER: That won't help us catch up
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:33 AM
Across the globe other central banks have little choice but to hold the greenback, so for the moment fiscal discipline can be averted. The UK enjoys no such advantage.
Bitcoin price rockets to new record high of $108k ahead of Trump inauguration
The cryptocurrency jumped nearly 7% to over $108,000, tearing past the previous record.
Barclays urges FCA to rethink strategy to boost DIY investor access to corporate bonds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:23 AM
Plans to boost retail access to Britain's corporate bond market risk falling flat under the City watchdog's current approach, Barclays has warned.
Just one in 20 are free of any financial worry... and half say their health suffers as a result
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:10 AM
While the number of people concerned has remained largely stable since 2023, the number of people concerned that they can't afford the basics has risen by 10%.
Can AI fix our pothole problem? Government believes so... but drivers are dubious
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 4:05 AM
Part of the Government's newly announced AI Opportunities Action Plan are ambitious plans to use of AI to 'spot potholes quicker'.
Is China poised to buy German car factories facing closure?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:24 AM
China is said to be eyeing up German automotive factories heading for closure, in a bid to grow its influence within the heart of European car manufacturing.
Mirror publisher Reach flags £5m pension funding shortfall
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:17 AM
Newspaper and media group Reach has flagged around £5million in extra costs after the publisher discovered a 'historical error' related to the funding of a legacy pension scheme.
Steve Webb answers pension questions: Read all the replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 2:15 AM
Former Pensions Minister Steve is This is Money's Agony Uncle. Here's where you can check out all his previous columns to see if any involve issues affecting you.
Millions of taxpayers who donate to charity miss out on tax refunds
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:34 AM
Higher-rate taxpayers risk losing an average of £159 - while additional-rate taxpayers could miss out on as much as £198.75.
Burberry boss battles takeover rumours as investors hope for a revival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:33 AM
Speculation has been rife that Burberry's weak share price, down more than 60 per cent since April 2023, has left it vulnerable to predators.
Champagne sales slump as fizz fans find little to cheer
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 1:32 AM
The grim verdict came from Maxime Toubart, president of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons, the growers' trade union in the French region.
Will Reeves change her dismal tune on the UK economy in Davos? HAMISH MCRAE
The World Economic Forum is where the world's leaders gather and converse about the future of the world economy.
Asking prices rise £6,000 in a MONTH - but 2025 is still a buyer's market says Rightmove
www.dailymail.co.uk - 20 January 2025 12:14 AM
Price rises may begin to slow soon, the portal said, as a record number of sellers have put their home on the market since Boxing Day.
I put my state pension on hold and I'm owed £40,000 - how do I 're-retire'? STEVE WEBB replies
I was born in 1949 and when I reached retirement age at 65 I started to draw my state pension. After a few years I realised I could 'de-retire' which I did several years ago.
HMRC tax return deadline looms: Who needs to file for self-assessment?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 17 January 2025 11:00 PM
With just two weeks to go before all self-assessment tax returns must be filed, it is important to make sure that you won't get stung by a fine from the tax office.
I have 22 completed football tournament sticker albums - is my collection valuable? DAN HATFIELD replies
I have a collection of sticker albums, predominantly 'Panini', for football tournaments (World Cup and Euros) dating back to Euro 88 in West Germany.