Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs
bbc.co.uk - 30 April 2024 1:06 AM
The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business.
Is the UK relying too much on interest rate cuts to drive growth? CHARLES WHITE-THOMSON
www.dailymail.co.uk - 30 April 2024 1:01 AM
Alarm bells rang in my head as I analysed the potential trap of comparing the UK with addiction. I dodged the question and answered that I thought we were dependent on cheap money.
BUSINESS LIVE: HSBC boss Quinn to retire; Whitbread hikes divi; Metro Bank deposits grow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 30 April 2024 12:42 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are HSBC, Whitbread, Metro Bank, St. James's Place and Hargreaves Lansdown.
'Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year'
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 11:40 PM
Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity.
FCA at war with City over plan to 'name and shame' firms it is investigating
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 11:23 PM
The FCA used a newspaper article to mount a defence of the proposals - even as the industry stepped up its opposition via a letter.
Thousands stranded as airline cancels all flights
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 11:16 PM
Australia's newest low-cost carrier has entered voluntary administration, after abrupt cancellations.
HSBC chief executive unexpectedly steps down
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 11:15 PM
Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.
I paid my Thames Water bill when I moved - now it says I owe more and marked my credit file
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 11:00 PM
When Andrew moved house last November, he was told to settle the £5.24 balance on his Thames Water account and close the account, but instead he has been chased for months.
What's happened to house prices in YOUR area since Covid? Biggest risers and fallers revealed
These are the ten local authority areas that have seen the biggest property price booms since March 2020, when the first lockdown began.
Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 8:49 PM
Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
Four in five households can now get lightning-fast gigabit broadband... but do they need it?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 7:00 PM
Gigabit broadband is super-fast and reliable, but it can cost up to £80 per month. Is it worth it for the average home?
Average asking rent reaches record £1,291 outside of London (and DOUBLE that at £2,633 in the capital)
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 4:23 PM
The average asking price of a rental property outside of London climbed to a 17th consecutive record, reaching £1,291 a month, according to Rightmove.
Major carmaker to offer £10,000 worth of parking this May bank holiday - find out how you can apply
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 4:20 PM
Car brand Dacia, and JustPark have combined to offer UK drivers £10,000 worth of parking across the early May bank holiday. Drivers can get £20 off their parking costs.
Migrants hit by high fees to send money home
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 4:08 PM
Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.
US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:19 PM
The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.
BHP urged to improve its offer for rival Anglo American
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:09 PM
Analysts said the bid needs to be more than £40bn to tempt Anglo to accept the deal. A bidding war could push the valuation higher.
Inflation 'brought to heel' as shop prices rise by just 0.8% this month
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:08 PM
The year-on-year increase, down from 1.3% in March, was the lowest since December 2021 and non-food prices actually fell, the BRC said.
First profit for Vinted as young shoppers turn their backs on fast fashion
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:03 PM
The Lithuanian start-up - Europe's largest website for buying and selling old clothes - made £15.4m last year after a £17m loss in 2022.
US private equity giant in £1.3bn swoop for troubled music fund Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis, founded by Merck Mercuriadis and guitarist Nile Rodgers (pictured), is the latest London-listed firm to be targeted by foreign buyers.
Delivery app Getir pulls out of UK in major setback for the online grocery industry
The Turkish firm, which also owns app Gorillas, said it would be calling it quits in Britain as well as in the US, Germany and the Netherlands.
Tesla surges on hopes of Chinese self-driving deal
In a much-needed boost for the electric vehicle maker, the billionaire boss (pictured) struck a navigation deal with Chinese tech firm Baidu.
Charlotte Tilbury owner Puig set for £12bn Spanish float
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:02 PM
The make-up firm recently launched a campaign fronted by supermodel Kate Moss (pictured) to showcase the brand's new lipstick.
Britain is seeing the green shoots of a recovery, says MAGGIE PAGANO
Figures out today from the British Retail Consortium are nicely surprising, showing that both food and non-food price inflation is tumbling.
MARKET REPORT: Frasers Group in fashion as it unveils £80m buyback
Rather than acquire more stakes in other retailers, the House of Fraser and Sports Direct owneru plans to repurchase another £80m of its own shares.
Vinted makes first profit on used fashion
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 10:28 AM
The second-hand fashion marketplace is the first of the new "pre-loved" clothing platforms to make a profit.
Three major lenders to raise mortgage rates
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 9:35 AM
Nationwide, Santander and NatWest will increase their rates on home loans amid uncertainty in the sector.
BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE 100 hits another peak; Ocado boss faces revolt; Hipgnosis agrees Blackstone takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 9:14 AM
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Ocado, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Entain and Beazley.
I transferred £61,000 into a new HSBC Isa - and my money vanished
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 9:00 AM
Customers who opened HSBC's one-year fixed rate Isa say they have been unable to see the new Isa they opened or the money they transferred in.
Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 8:08 AM
A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.
Philips pays $1.1bn to settle respirator case
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 8:05 AM
The lower-than-expected settlement could help draw a line under a controversial episode for the company.
Bread and biscuit prices could rise due to wet weather
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 7:48 AM
Poor wheat crops mean food producers may have to import ingredients, potentially increasing costs.
S4 Capital board shake-up as founding member retires after six years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 7:27 AM
Founding board member of Sir Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital Paul Roy will retire from the company in June after six years in the role.
Online state pension top-ups FINALLY launch after This is Money campaign to end delays and missing payments
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 7:17 AM
Government has finally acted to fix the problem by launching an online pension top-ups tool - but one expert warns the new system could still lead to delays.
Hipgnosis Songs Fund agrees £1.3bn takeover by Blackstone
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 7:15 AM
The music rights investor, which owns the back catalogues of Blondie, Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, said it agreed to a $1.30 (£1.04) per share proposal from Blackstone.
My dementia sufferer mother has been paying my brother thousands. I feel jealous and worried - should I confront him? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 6:01 AM
As her Power of Attorney, I can see that my mother, who has dementia, has been sending money to my brother. I'm worried he has talked her into it. Should I confront him?
Elementis shareholder calls for boss Paul Waterman to quit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 5:40 AM
In a scathing open letter, activist investor Gatemore Capital Management said Paul Waterman had presided over an extended period of weak results caused by 'self-inflicted management failures.'
Delivery firm Getir to exit UK, Europe and US
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 5:28 AM
It will focus on its core market in Turkey, after speculation that its UK operations were in financial trouble.
Power cut causes disruption at Stansted Airport
bbc.co.uk - 29 April 2024 4:24 AM
Passengers report long delays at check-in and passengers are being advised to arrive early.
Flats with service charges of less than £1,000 on verge of extinction, experts warn
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 3:57 AM
The average service charge on a flat in England and Wales is currently £2,247 a year, nearly a third higher than in the first quarter of 2019.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Premium income doubles and profits rise eight-fold as insurer Lancashire has disaster covered
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 2:55 AM
Lancashire specialises in complex underwriting - providing cover against disasters from storms and earthquakes to oil spills and plane crashes.
Angry Barclaycard Platinum customers see 'low rate' card's interest rate almost DOUBLE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 12:59 AM
Customers who took out 'low rate' creit cards have been angered by Barclays move to hike them beyond the level they have already risen to with base rate rises.
Two out of five people struggle to pay their mortgage or rent, official data reveals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 29 April 2024 12:09 AM
A total of 40 per cent said it was either 'very difficult' or 'somewhat difficult' to keep up with their rent or mortgage payments.
Royal Mail must not sell out to Czech Sphinx Daniel Kretinsky, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:56 PM
The Government, which left Royal Mail so vulnerable, needs to push through reforms quickly and give current boss Martin Seidenberg a fighting chance.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: GlobalData proves worldwide knowledge
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:54 PM
GlobalData shares have risen by 26 per cent in 15 months but, at £2.08, the price should continue to increase. That makes this stock attractive for new and existing investors.
Erno Rubik: My Cube was so difficult I thought no one would buy it - now I've sold 500m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:49 PM
Enzo invented a puzzle with moving parts to help his students understand space, problems and geometric forms, which became known as the Rubik's Cube.
The soaraway UK funds that even beat the mighty Warren Buffett over 20 years
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:44 PM
We have teamed up with investment platform AJ Bell to identify the funds and investment trusts that have beaten Berkshire Hathaway's returns over the past 20 years.
Britain must scrap 'double taxation' blighting popular stock market investments to help revive City
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:38 PM
Investment trusts are companies listed on the stock market and are therefore subject to the UK's 'pernicious' stamp duty regime.
Revitalised corner of Scotland that proves banking hubs CAN save the High Street
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:32 PM
Without the relentless campaigning of the community council, it would never have got off the ground.
I'm struggling to hit a tight deadline to turn six pensions into a £17,500-a-year annuity: STEVE WEBB replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:00 PM
One provider gave me two weeks' notice of a platform change which required a period when no transfers could be made. The period ends three days before the Aviva guarantee on my annuity quote ends.
'Planet Saver' eco-savings account lets you fight climate change - if you are happy to sacrifice 1% of your interest
The Ekko Planet Saver account sees customers receive their deposit and profit, minus the interest that they have waived that goes towards environmental projects.
Ocado boss Tim Steiner faces a shareholder revolt over his pay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 4:05 PM
Investors have been urged to vote against the £15m pay policy by advisory groups Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services.
New law aims to protect devices from hackers
bbc.co.uk - 28 April 2024 4:02 PM
Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.
Car insurance costs hit new average record high of £635 - but hikes may be starting to slow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 4:01 PM
Charities have warned MPs that some drivers are being forced to choose between buying food or insurance. However, the latest rise of 1 per cent gives motorists some hope the worst may be over.
Tesla boss Elon Musk makes surprise visit to Beijing as he looks to woo officials over self-driving cars
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:50 PM
In a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Musk said the electric car maker was willing to cooperate to 'achieve more win-win results'.
Blow for homeowners as major mortgage lenders pull some of the cheapest two-year fixed rates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:29 PM
Many of the cheapest mortgage deals on the market are vanishing, dashing hopes of homeowners that rates might be about to fall.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Finally... a tiny bright spot in the never-ending Neil Woodford investment scandal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 11:34 AM
Specialist litigation company RGL has confirmed that Woodford investors who joined its group action against Link will not be charged a penny in fees.
Is it time for Dyson to feel scared? SharkNinja wants to vacuum your floors, style your hair and air fry your food - and believes it can do it better than its British-based rival
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 8:52 AM
Barrocas is the American who wants to help you clean up your house, style your hair, create delicious meals in your kitchen - and in your garden too.
Musk in China to discuss enabling Full Self Driving
bbc.co.uk - 28 April 2024 5:36 AM
China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.
Intermediate Capital Group snaps up leading legal business information provider for £650m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:24 AM
The FTSE 100 private equity fund manager has bought Law Business Research from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners - a buyout firm in Los Angeles.
FIDELITY SPECIAL VALUES: Best of British... fund that seeks to steal America's Big Tech glory
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:21 AM
The trust has a 100-strong portfolio with companies ranging in market size from £100 million to £100 billion-plus.
CITY WHISPERS: City PR man Neil Bennett cries fowl after being left with egg on his face over chicken red-tape
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:15 AM
Bennett has to register the chickens in his garden or face a £5,000 fine for each one he fails to declare.
Coventry Building Society swimming with 'sharks' as it refuses to reveal why £780m bid for Co-op Bank won't go to member vote
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:14 AM
The mutual is under growing pressure to give members a say in the takeover, which would make it Britain's seventh largest lender with £89 billion of assets.
Takeover target Anglo American is forced to defend chairman behind string of blue-chip sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:13 AM
City grandee Stuart Chambers is under fire as yet another British business he leads is at risk of being sold off to a foreign predator.
FTSE 100 set for boost when Chinese online giant Shein announces London float
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:12 AM
Support for a blockbuster share offer has come from the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Labour's shadow business secretary Johnny Reynolds.
It's 'high and buy' from FTSE 100: The more the index rises the greater the urge to invest, says HAMISH MCRAE
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:11 AM
We need to build on this incipient recovery in UK equity prices so that more people get a share of the action.
Taxpayers could be on the hook for a multi-million-pound bill to help Royal Mail deliver post
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:07 AM
The 500-year-old postal service, which this month became a takeover target, has urged the Government to contribute to the cost of distributing letters.
FTSE 100 chiefs claim they are hard-up compared with the States. But our analysis suggests a very different story: Are British bosses REALLY underpaid?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:06 AM
The number of leading companies pushing for pay rises for their leaders has jumped even after they trousered an average of £4.5 million, a recent study revealed.
When will Gucci get its house in order? Fashion giant needs new saviour to arrest a slump in profits and sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 1:04 AM
Gucci is one of two brands most coveted by Bernard Arnault, boss of LVMH, the £350 billion Tiffany and Dior empire. Could he be eying Kering, whose shares have tumbled by 20% over the past year?
Ten stocks to invest in NOW to profit from Rishi's defence spending boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 12:58 AM
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stepped up to the plate and announced a major boost in the country's defence spending. Here are 10 opportunities that investors may wish to consider...
Emerald bond fund owes me £25,000: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates
www.dailymail.co.uk - 28 April 2024 12:52 AM
I cannot get redemption of my capital or payment of interest that is due. I am told this depends on a sale of emeralds that suffers from constant delays.
'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'
bbc.co.uk - 27 April 2024 5:10 PM
A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
We wasted thousands on state pension top-ups after WRONG advice - savers tell how their cash vanished
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 8:13 AM
Untold sums of top-ups cash could be sitting in Government coffers, instead of being refunded. Kathryn Tattum checked with Government staff first, before paying £3,300 in May last year.
Pearson's boss given a bloody nose as shareholders protest over fat cat pay
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 6:25 AM
In another bruising setback for the FTSE 100 education publisher, 30 per cent of investors voted against the company's remuneration policy.
Greek energy tycoon hails London as premier financial hub in Europe
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 5:40 AM
In a vote of confidence in the City and Brexit Britain, Evangelos Mytilineos threw his weight behind the capital's long-term prospects.
MARKET REPORT: Google owner's value hits $2,000,000,000,000
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 5:39 AM
It is the fourth listed company to hit this milestone following tech giants Apple and Microsoft and oil major Saudi Aramco.
Is the UK stock market finally due its moment in the sun? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 5:38 AM
The team look and what's moving the UK market, why it is judged to be cheap. Plus, top investment trusts for retirement, IHT and are you a backseat driver?
Five homes to buy in UK areas seeing a big boost in properties put up for sale
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:59 AM
Buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years, according to Zoopla.
How London busmaker Wrightbus is creating thousands of 'future proof' jobs - at a former cigarette factory
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:52 AM
On the former site of a cigarette factory in Ballymena, a British company is developing world-first technology, creating thousands of skilled jobs.
Czech billionaire trying to buy Royal Mail takes 20% stake in German steel business
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:47 AM
Daniel Kretinsky has snapped up a slice of Thyssenkrupp's steel unit for an undisclosed sum.
Is it time to cash in on the GOLD RUSH? Mining stocks could provide a glittering opportunity
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:45 AM
Gold appears to have assumed its age-old role as a safe haven and a store of value.
How well does YOUR bank protect you from mobile and online fraud?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:31 AM
Weaknesses in some banks' security measures for online and mobile banking could leave customers more exposed to scammers, new data from Which? reveals.
ALEX BRUMMER: Darktrace sale betrays Cambridge spinout ecosystem
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:29 AM
One only has to look at the way that Arm Holdings has transmogrified in the US into an £80billion giant to recognise how easy bearings are lost with senior executives shifting domicile.
I can barely recall 'Tell Sid' share offers of the 1980s admits boss of NatWest
www.dailymail.co.uk - 27 April 2024 12:26 AM
Paul Thwaite said the lender was 'taking the necessary steps and measures' to be ready as the Treasury prepares to offload part of its stake to ordinary retail investors.
Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:26 PM
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
Darktrace takeover lands Mike Lynch £300m and chief Poppy Gustafsson gets £24m in private equity deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:52 PM
The FTSE 250 cybersecurity firm backed a 620p per share offer - valuing it at £4.25billion - from US private equity group Thoma Bravo.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about high beta - not a health food but a volatile share
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:50 PM
The beta of a stock is a measure of its volatility in relation to a stock market index, such as the FTSE100 or the US S&P 500.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: All eyes on Apple with Big Tech reporting season in full swing
Apple has suffered as demand slows in China in the face of economic uncertainty and fierce competition.
Used cars now selling almost twice as quickly as 2023
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:55 AM
Used cars are now selling almost twice as quickly as in 2023, in the strongest sign yet that the market's bounced back from last year's crash. Good condition models across the board are selling fast.
Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:35 AM
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
BUSINESS LIVE: Anglo American snubs BHP bid; NatWest profits fall; Pearson English language boost
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 9:12 AM
The FTSE 100 finished up 60.97 at 8139.83 - a new closing record high. It also hit a new intraday record of 8,146.79 earlier in the session.
UK cybersecurity star Darktrace agrees £4.3bn private equity takeover
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 8:22 AM
The cybersecurity company has received an offer from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which tried to snap up Darktrace two years ago until talks broke down.
NatWest follows rivals with profit slump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 8:06 AM
The banking giant's pre-tax profits slumped by 27 per cent to £1.33billion in the opening three months of 2024, although this was above analyst expectations of £1.26billion.
Where Experts Invest: Why fund manager Rory Stokes backs forklift trucks and an insulation maker
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:54 AM
In this instalment of our fund manager series, we quiz Rory Stokes, deputy portfolio manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust with quickfire questions.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Filtronic shares skyrocket following SpaceX deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 6:09 AM
Filtronic on Wednesday confirmed that it will supply 'E-band Solid State Power Amplifier' modules for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation under a $19.7million deal.
Dacia's new Duster goes distinctly upmarket - has it lost its value-for-money appeal?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 5:23 AM
The Duster has - for over a decade - been the budget option for buyers of family SUVs. But for 2024 it has been given a thorough upgrade and is a significantly different car. So does it still appeal?
New private parking code to launch later this year that could save drivers thousands in fines - but critics warn it avoids the real issues
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 5:22 AM
Motorists are set to benefit from a new 10-minute grace period during which they will not be charged, as well as new standards for signage and a single set of rules for parking operators on private land.
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
bbc.co.uk - 26 April 2024 3:40 AM
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.
How illegal loan sharks prey on households desperate for credit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 2:59 AM
For masses around the country, illegal money lenders have become the only way to afford necessities, from bills to baby formula.
I have £300,000 invested in a pension - how can I leave it to my six grandchildren?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:58 AM
I'm widowed, with six grandchildren, and am considering leaving this pension pot to them, but how does this work if they wanted to take money out of it after I die?
Sitting ducks: Host of British firms are in the firing line as predators circle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:56 AM
City analysts think vulnerable blue-chip stocks include Unilever, BP, Reckitt Benckiser, Standard Chartered, Entain and Burberry.
Anglo American snubs 'opportunistic' £31bn BHP bid
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 1:07 AM
Anglo American has rejected rival BHP Group's £31.1billion takeover proposal, which the London-listed miner said significantly undervalued the company and its future prospects.
Where early bird Isa investors put their cash: The top 10 buys revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 26 April 2024 12:23 AM
The DIY investing platform says there was a 10% increase in the number of its early birds this year, and a 31% jump in those who immediately maxed out their whole £20,000 annual Isa allowance.
We had a planning application to extend our cottage in the green belt refused, what are our options?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 7:00 PM
What are our options after the council refused our planning application to extend our cottage were refused?
Why green steam is a hot issue for business
bbc.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:36 PM
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.
MARKET REPORT: Meta sheds £130bn value after AI spending fears
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:56 PM
Shares in Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Whats App, fell 11.1% in New York after it said expenses would be higher than previously forecast.
Anglo-American will not vanish without a fight, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:00 PM
BHP boss Mike Henry (pictured) is danger of being regarded as public enemy number by backers of the London Stock Exchange.
Sainsbury's takes a bite out of rivals: We're pinching sales, says boss
Boss Simon Roberts said the country's second-biggest supermarket was pinching shoppers from Aldi and Lidl as well as more expensive rivals.
Unilever in talks with the Government about ice-cream float in UK
Boss Hein Schumacher (pictured) is to spin off a £15bn company that includes household names Ben & Jerry's, Wall's and Magnum next year.
BHP launches £31bn bid for Anglo American: Audacious swoop threatens 'to set whole mining sector on fire'
The offer is the second for a FTSE 100 company this year and fuelled fears over the health of the stock market amid a wave of takeover activity.
LSE boss David Schwimmer in line for £13m pay deal despite exodus
Some 89% of LSE shareholders voted to more than double David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum package from £6.25m to £13m.
PWC partners choose another man to become their next leader
Marco Amitrano, the firm's head of clients and markets, was chosen ahead of female rivals Laura Hinton and Hemione Hudson.
BUSINESS LIVE: Barclays profits slip; Sainsbury's ups guidance; BHP eyes Anglo American deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 9:18 AM
The FTSE 100 hit a new closing record high - up 38.48 points at 8078.86. It also reached a new intraday record of 8,105.59.
Tesla cuts membership prices across its Supercharger network and opens membership up to all EV drivers
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 8:40 AM
Tesla has opened up its Supercharger Membership to all EV drivers. Membership rates have been slashed from £10.99/month to £8.99/month for all current and new members too.
BHP swoops on rival Anglo American in £31bn mining megadeal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 8:10 AM
The FTSE 100 company - the world's largest platinum producer - said it received an 'unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional' all-share bid from its much larger Australian rival, BHP.
AstraZeneca lifted by blockbuster oncology drug sales
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 6:21 AM
The pharmaceutical giant reported total turnover climbed by $1.8billion at constant exchange rates to $12.7billion (£10.2billion) in the opening three months of 2024.
The ULEZ effect: Diesel fuel sales fall twice as fast in London
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 4:31 AM
Sadiq Khan's relentless drive to force polluting cars off London's roads using his controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone is working, according to a new study.
How YOU can lower your council tax by challenging it - 99.6% of bills fall or stay the same when people follow these steps
www.dailymail.co.uk - 25 April 2024 2:18 AM
Hundreds of thousands of households may be able to cut their council tax bill by requesting their property is put in a lower band. Here's how to do it:
Car insurers to make pay monthly cheaper and fairer after warning about 'poor product'
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:57 PM
Car premium finance is a form of loan that lets consumers pay for car insurance in intervals, normally monthly, rather than yearly. But doing so means paying extra.
One-off payouts drive UK dividends to £15.6bn in the first quarter - but growth likely to slow
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:44 PM
Headline figures show dividends rose 4.9 per cent to £15.6billion in the first quarter of 2024, with 95 per cent of payers either increasing or holding dividends steady.
Lloyds cheers green shoots in housing market - but takes a profits hit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:40 PM
Lloyds, which is Britain's biggest mortgage lender, now thinks prices will rise by 1.5% over the course of 2024, helped by lower interest rates.
Nationwide's £200 switching bonus saw a record 163,000 customers sign up - with other banks losing out
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:37 PM
Nationwide may have spent up to £39million on £200 switching bonuses to reel in new current account customers in just three months, new figures suggest.
Four in 10 divorces are held back as couples cannot afford to split
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 11:00 PM
As many as 40 per cent of people in the UK who have considered splitting up said the main reason for not going ahead was financial, according to research by Investec Wealth & Investment.
I'm a private school teacher - should I move to a state school to benefit from the Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Should I stay at my private school with a less generous pension, or take a £16,000 per year pay cut to stay within the gold-plated Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Buy-to-let hotspots revealed: Where landlords are still buying - and why
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 7:00 PM
Attracted by higher returns, landlords are shunning London and other southern English cities to invest in places like Manchester, Birmingham and Durham.
Windfall tax is driving UK oil and gas producers to Norway, says MAGGIE PAGANO
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:10 PM
Serica Energy is one of Britain's top ten oil and gas producers. Its new projects include the Buchan redevelopment 120 miles northeast of Aberdeen.
Tory windfall tax war 'is killing off North Sea oil'... and Serica chief also blasts Labour plan
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:01 PM
Serica chairman David Latin accused politicians of a 'race to the bottom' to extract money in the short-term despite it causing long-term damage.
Boeing burns through £1bn a month to contain 737 safety crisis
Boeing forked out £3.1bn in the first three months of the year as it fought for survival after a panel blew off the side of a 737 Max during a flight in January.
Schroders boss Peter Harrison to retire in 2025 after more than eight years in the job
The investment group, which has more than £750bn in funds under management, is now seeking a replacement for Peter Harrison.
Meta announces it is to plough billions into artificial intelligence
The social media firm posted revenues of £29.2bn for the three months to the end of March, up 27% from the year before.
Investors to vote on plans to double London Stock Exchange boss's pay to £13m
London Stock Exchange Group wants to hike chief exec David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum earnings from £6.25m to £13m.
MARKET REPORT: Reckitt cleans up but Footsie gives up gains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 2:00 PM
Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 3.6p% after the consumer goods group reported steady demand for its hygiene and health products this year.
Tesla shares rocket after pledge to bring forward launch of 'more affordable' models
Tesla said production of cheaper cars could start this year, as the group run by tech billionaire Elon Musk suffered its biggest drop in revenue in over a decade.
Mini's electric ace up its sleeve: New Aceman EV has a 250-mile range - but its price tag isn't mini
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:49 AM
Mini latest electric offering - the Aceman - has been unveiled at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. It will start from just over £31,000 and be delivered this autumn.
Mercedes G-Wagen - famed for its military background and popularity with celebrities - has officially gone electric
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:30 AM
Mercedes has unveiled its new electric G-Class - the 'G580 with EQ Technology'. Mercedes says the electric luxury 4x4 is set to be its best off-roader yet, and comes with 293 miles of range.
BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds profits slump; Heathrow slams 'anti-growth' policies; PZ Cussons to sell St. Tropez
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 9:18 AM
The FTSE 100 closed down 4.43 at 8040.38 - after hitting a new intraday record high of 8,092.20 earlier in the session.
New Tesla Model 3 Performance has arrived: Here's when you can get your hands on the fastest version of Britain's best-selling electric saloon
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:17 AM
The new Tesla Model Performance model will accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. It'll cost £59,990 and is available to order now. Deliveries are expected in the summer.
Heathrow shrugs off strike threat as airport eyes busiest ever summer after scoring £189m profit
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:11 AM
Europe's busiest airport posted an £189million pre-tax profit for the opening three months of 2024, compared to a £60million loss during the same period last year.
Reckitt Benckiser cleans house as Dettol-maker's sales soar
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 8:02 AM
The consumer goods giant, whose brands include Lemsip and Nurofen, reported that like-for-like net turnover rose by 1.5 per cent in the first three months of 2024.
Is there a risk that inflation falls below 2% and then spikes again? This is Money podcast
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:32 AM
Inflation is steadily making its way back towards the Bank of England's 2 per cent target but opinions are divided on what happens next.
Warpaint London shares continue meteoric rise as profits top £20m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:29 AM
Warpaint London, which owns the W7 and Technic brands, said it enjoyed 'significant' growth in all its geographic regions and saw online sales rise sharply.
Grieving families face hike in probate fees to £300 - despite three month waits for grants
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:20 AM
Waits are running at 13,7 weeks on average for probate, but lawyers report application times are now so uncertain they can't give people a answer on how long the process will take.
The best investment trusts for your pension - experts reveal their picks
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 6:10 AM
When it comes to building your pension pot or investing it for retirement income, finding a reliable investment matters.
Ithaca Energy to join forces with Italian oil major in £750m deal
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 5:50 AM
The FTSE 250 North Sea producer has agreed to buy most of the upstream oil and gas assets owned by Eni UK for around £754m.
Royal Mail's £5 fake stamp fines are a cynical way to make us pay for its failures
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 5:14 AM
Royal Mail is one of this country's most iconic brands, first providing services to the public under the reign of King Charles I in 1635.
Used Range Rover values tumble: Theft fears and insurance hikes mean owners face a hit if they sell
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:43 AM
Many Range Rover and Land Rover drivers might be tempted to sell to avoid high insurance costs - but exclusive market data shows the value of the luxury SUVs has slumped.
Can I reclaim £1,273 after mice chewed cables in my loft? SALLY SORTS IT
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 4:17 AM
I am at my wits' end trying to sort an issue with HomeServe and getting nowhere. It won't reimburse me for £1,273 of emergency work when mice damaged cables.
Almost no fixed energy deals beat the Ofgem price cap - and they can charge high fees to leave
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 3:24 AM
Research from Warm This Winter found that most of the 383 fixed-rate tariffs on the market are not as cheap as price-capped bills and can come with very high exit fees.
Why the Virgin Money takeover may mean BETTER Nationwide savings rates - SYLVIA MORRIS explains
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:17 AM
Nationwide's takeover of Virgin Money is hitting the headlines as thousands of customers protest that they will not get a vote on whether it should happen.
NatWest share sell-off to end 'sorry tale', says chairman
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:15 AM
Rick Haythornthwaite, who took over in January, told the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh: 'A return to private ownership is now in sight.'
Boomtime for businesses as the UK economic recovery is 'well under way', economists say
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 1:11 AM
A closely watched survey compiled by data provider S&P Global showed private sector activity gathering pace this month with the healthiest expansion since last May.
What it's REALLY like to win the Lottery... by a couple who banked £2.2m
www.dailymail.co.uk - 24 April 2024 12:06 AM
On a Wednesday night in February 2012, in the days when the Lottery results were televised, my husband Colin stayed up to check his numbers.
We lost our £300,000 life savings to an investment fraudster who spent it on jet set lifestyle
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 6:34 PM
Gareth and Marilyn Hamblin (pictured) lost £300,000 to fraud kingpin Jonathan Arafiena who spent their life savings on cars and watches.
Britain's most expensive and cheapest places to buy or rent a home revealed
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 4:14 PM
Aberdeen tops the list of the cheapest cities to be a first-time buyer while the most expensive is London. And for tenants, the cheapest city is Carlisle, while the most expensive is also London.
How do I claim for pothole damage to my car on a private road? DEAN DUNHAM replies
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 9:37 AM
I recently drove down a private road which was in poor condition and my front wheel caught a pothole. It's damaged my car and now I face a big repair bill.
Do you live in one of Britain's dangerous homes? Campaigners call for unfit properties to be halved
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:56 AM
There are currently eight million people living in 3.7 million English properties that a group of charities have classed as 'dangerous homes'.
Monzo changes paid bank accounts: Free Greggs... but new cheapest plan has no access to top savings rate
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 8:32 AM
The digital bank has introduced three new plans - Extra, Perks and Max - replacing its existing Plus and Premium plans for new customers.
Are you a backseat driver? The 20 telltale signs you're a terrible passenger
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 5:16 AM
A backseat drivers is someone you hate to have in the car as a passenger who always thinks they know better or is quick to critique how you perform behind the wheel. Here are 20 telltale signs of one.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 3:31 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.
Homes for sale at five-year high, says Zoopla: Will house prices fall?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:58 AM
The property portal has revealed there are 20% more homes on the market than this time last year. What does that mean for buyers and sellers?
Large family houses costing an average £683k are hot property, says Rightmove, as asking prices jump
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:13 AM
The asking price of the typical newly-listed property rose by £4,207 in April to £372,324, driven by higher values on four and five-bed homes.
From Nottingham to Glasgow, these are the 10 postcodes where landlords get the best returns
www.dailymail.co.uk - 23 April 2024 1:12 AM
We reveal the locations which boast the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let investors - as well as considering where might be the best spots for house price growth.
New energy deal is 13% a year cheaper than Ofgem price cap: Is it worth signing up?
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:00 PM
A new energy tariff from Outfox the Market offers electricity at around 13% cheaper than the average Ofgem price-capped bill, and gas at 9% cheaper.
How robots are taking over warehouse work
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 PM
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
UK limbers up for rate cut... and not before time, says ALEX BRUMMER
www.dailymail.co.uk - 22 April 2024 2:03 PM
Andrew Bailey has had little to celebrate of late. He has suffered the slings and arrows of the barbed Bernanke report on Bank of England forecasting.
Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 9:07 AM
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.