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My NS&I 6.2% one-year bond is ending - where should I put my money now?I took out NS&I's fixed rate Guaranteed Growth Bond paying 6.2 per cent almost a year ago and it is about to mature.
Should we follow France's lead and tax the wealthy? HAMISH MCRAEThe new French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, best known to Britons as the chief negotiator for Europe over the Brexit deal, has confirmed rumours of higher taxes in France.
My Saga home insurance has rocketed 554%: JEFF PRESTRIDGE investigatesNina Stratford makes a decent living from her acting work. Yet it seems that her career is now counting against her when it comes to the home insurance she has had with Saga since 2022.
Green agenda slams brakes on UK growth: Car industry warns net zero is dragging it backThe economy is being hampered by disruption caused by the switch to electric vehicles, which has sent the car industry into reverse as manufacturers desperately try to hit targets.
I'm a saver rather than spender but always lose money on cars, says SIR IAN RANKINCrime writer Sir Ian Rankin is best known for his Inspector Rebus novels, writes York Membery. The father-of-two lives with his wife Miranda in Edinburgh.
We can afford to live in the UK - but not to die here: Non-doms fear IHT raidA flat-rate lump sum levy that falls due each year could be the solution to the mounting challenges facing Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Autumn Budget plan to squeeze more tax from 'non-doms'.
Did my 94-year-old dad's Cannabis bond go up in smoke? TONY HETHERINGTONI read with interest the report of your investigation last year regarding Cannadex Limited and the bonds it issued. My father, who is 94, is a victim. What can we do?
Country Life publisher Future considered breaking itself up amid 'strategic review'Global consultancy firm OC&C conducted a review that lasted for more than three months and finished in January 2024, a well-placed senior source told The Mail on Sunday.
Mulberry founder Roger Saul cosies up to LVMH amid bid battleRoger Saul, who started the firm in 1971 in Somerset, said it would fit more naturally with a European luxury player such as LVMH.
I work in the same Nationwide where I started 33 years ago and know local banks MUST stay openNot everyone who comes into the branch is happy to see me at first - even when I've known them for donkey's years.
Parking apps see profits soar despite backlash against cashless payment platformsThe two firms have grown rapidly in recent years as more local authorities ditch traditional pay-and-display machines in favour of using cashless payment platforms.
I used to keep my purse empty just to encourage my kids to work, says LADY ASTORI feel sad,' says Lady Astor, referring to OKA, the upmarket interiors retailer she founded in 1999. The firm went into company voluntary arrangement in the UK this summer.
Should you invest in Next shares? We look at the profit machine stockNext's transformation into a 21st century clothing and homeware powerhouse is an exemplar of how to survive and thrive amid radical shifts in a sector.
RAY MASSEY drives China's new sub-£16k EV: Leapmotor T03 arrives in UK to prove small electric car prices are becoming affordableMeet the T03 city car - one of a 'little and large' pair of new EV vehicles launched this month by Leapmotor. It is playing a part in bringing down battery vehicle prices in the UK.
Mike Ashley bags £4m Mulberry shares as he steps up bidFrasers Group, Mulberry's second largest investor, bought £4m of shares in the British fashion house.
Car insurers using new 'Vehicle Risk Rating' system to calculate the price of premiums - here's why EV owners could be stungThe 'fairer' VRR system will replace the existing group rating system, which places specific models in an insurance group from 1 to 50. But it could be bad news for EV drivers...
Hopes of 'aggressive' interest rate cuts fadeIn Britain, Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill called for 'caution' as he warned against 'cutting rates either too far or too fast'.
Britain's builders have their best month in more than two yearsThe latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers' index - where scores of more than 50 show growth - rose to 57.2 in September from 53.6 in August.
Cut stamp duty on shares, Chancellor Rachel Reeves toldInvestors must pay 0.5 per cent tax if buying UK-listed stock, but not foreign-listed firms.
MAGGIE PAGANO: Bank's mixed messages on interest ratesAfter Andrew Bailey said the Old Lady could take a more 'aggressive' stance on cutting interest rates, the chief economist warned that rates should not be cut 'too far or too fast'.
MARKET REPORT: BP and Shell gain £14bn as oil soars towards $80Shares in the two have rallied on the back of a 13 per cent surge in crude since Iran fired its missiles on Israel.
Almost half of the self-employed struggle to get mortgages - here's how to get acceptedSelf-employed workers are often subjected to tougher checks, mainly because they are considered to have a more irregular or complex income and are therefore viewed as riskier by lenders.
Are mining stocks ready to boom again? Investors pile in as global growth forecasts improveBumper stimulus from the Politburo and China's central bank to breathe life back into the world's second largest economy lifted sentiment towards the sector.
Mortgage rate cuts: These five major banks are slashing home loan costsFive more mortgage lenders have today announced cuts to home loan prices.
EVs see record sales BUT 'untenable' big discounts are propping up the marketThe new car market rose 1 per cent in September latest industry figures show. Record EV sales stimulated this but heavy discounting is causing an 'untenable situation'.
Lifetime Isa savers hit with £11,000 penalties by the taxman - here's whyAround 74,000 savers were hit with Lifetime Isa penalties between 2022 and 2023, a Freedom of Information by Lifetime Isa provider Plum to HMRC reveals.
The push to build power-guzzling UK data centres to profit from the AI boomBritain's push to build modern digital infrastructure is billed as an essential and urgent step in creating an economy fit for the future.
Universal credit warning issued by police as DWP launches investigationThe North Wales Police have warned claimants of a fake app being downloaded that could be a risk to users.
How did thieves get into my Binance app... and why won't it pay me back £11k of stolen crypto? CRANE ON THE CASEI had my phone stolen and the thief got hold of £11,300 in cryptocurrency - even though I had all kinds of security measures on my account.
Should you get a tracker mortgage? Spike in homeowners taking 'flexible' optionMore Britons have opted for a two-year tracker mortgage in recent years as they hedged their bets on interest rates falling - but are they still a good idea?
Peugeot E-5008 review: Is the £49k seven-seater EV the perfect choice for a large family?Can the new Peugeot E-5008 fill the seven-seater EV market gap and offer families a long-distance people carrier that's stylish and practical?
Britain faces a pensions 'crisis point' in two decades, warn retirement expertsA pensions 'crisis point' in less than two decades will see 2.7 million people retiring with less saved up than they need, analysis suggests.
Investing in your work pension is the easiest way to get richer: SIMON LAMBERTInvesting into your work pension is simple, can be done with relatively small sums of money - and gets you extra cash off the government and your employer too.
Hint of 'more aggressive' rate cuts shows Bailey is coming out of hiding, says MAGGIE PAGANOAfter months of playing a waiting game, the Governor of the Bank of England has come out of hiding, hinting it might be a 'bit more aggressive' in cutting rates so long as inflation stays low.
Tesla unveils Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y - and the new version of the UK's best-selling EV comes with 373 miles of rangeTesla's replaced its Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y with a new Long Range version which will offer 373 miles of range and cost from £44,990.
The best buy-to-let mortgages for landlords: Should they fix or risk a tracker?Buy-to-let landlords are being hit by higher interest rates, higher costs and a less friendly tax regime.
Water bill complaints spike amid household gripes with meters and sewageThe number of gripes forwarded to the Consumer Council for Water in 2023/24 rose by 29%, the highest level for almost a decade.
Self-assessment deadline looms: Who needs to register before 5 October?Frozen tax allowances, rising savings rates and cuts to dividend and CGT allowances mean more people will need to file a tax return for the 2023/24 tax year.
Car makers slash EV prices, suspend production and extend petrol model availability as electric demand wanesCar makers continue to respond to a slowdown in demand for EVs with a raft of new announcements regarding price cuts, halted production and new model delays.
Investigation launched into married women who missed out on thousands thanks to state pension blunderBefore a rule change in March 2008, married women could claim their state pension at 60 based on their own record of National Insurance contributions.
Stop guilt-tripping us into handing over tips, says 'optional' service charge hater LEE BOYCEThis week, new tipping legislation came into force. It means restaurants and the like must share out tips to workers in a fair and transparent way.
Should I help my mum pay off her mortgage early or will it complicate any inheritance?My mum is 66 and currently on an interest only mortgage but I am worried she will soon get to an age where the bank won't keep it going.
House prices rise as lower mortgage rates buoy buyer demand and second home owners sell upWhile lower mortgage rates are attracting more buyers to the market, investors and second home owners in locations like Truro are selling up amid potential tax hikes.
Hottest and coldest property markets mapped - one pocket of the South West sees homes shift in just 25 daysThe fastest and slowest property markets have been revealed by Rightmove today, showing just how different sellers' experiences can be up and down the country.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment accountChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
Starling Bank slapped with £29m fine amid 'shockingly lax' financial crime controlsStarling Bank has been fined £29million by the FCA for failings in its financial crime controls.
Do you need financial planning or financial advice - and is it worth it?You don't have to be a millionaire investor for financial advice and planning to be worth your time and money.
SALLY SORTS IT: TUI won't refund £800 for Costas holiday after our daughter got cancerLast November, I paid a deposit of £800 to TUI for a holiday to the Costa del Sol for me, my wife and our daughter and granddaughter.
Neighbour's tree is making our house dark - can I force them to prune it? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbour has a conifer tree growing by the boundary wall which is the height of our two-storey house. Our rooms have become dark on that side.
We own two homes and want to put them in separate names - will we pay capital gains tax?I am semi-retiring while my partner is still working, so we will be spending time in different homes and want to own one each. Will we pay capital gains tax if we gift each other our shares?
I'm moving to a new area: Will I pay more tax if I don't sell my old house before buying a new one?When I retire, I want to sell my house and move to a different area. How long an overlap can I have before my new property is taxed as a 'second home'?
Save £1,200 from your energy bills with the experts' ultimate guide: The new clever tricks and gadgets to winterproof your home revealedAs temperatures start to drop and the cost of energy rises, now is the ideal time to winter-proof your home and keep your bills in check.
Nationwide completes takeover of Virgin Money - here's what is changingNationwide announced it has completed its takeover of Virgin Money today in an email to members.
New DVLA online system means drivers can now tax a car WITHOUT key documents including the log bookDVLA services now allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
Premium Bonds saver scoops £100k prize with a £275 holding in October 2024 drawA lucky Premium Bonds holder based in Gloucestershire has bagged a £100k prize with a holding of just £275.
How to protect your finances before the Budget (and what to avoid): This is Money podcastWith one month to go before the Budget - what should we be doing to prepare?
MG ZS review: Is the new £22k hybrid family-friendly SUV a genuine bargain?We drove MG's new ZS to see if the £21.5k SUV is MG's best value for money offering yet? The model's been revamped for 2024; inside, outside and under the bonnet.
Lloyds Bank launches current account switching deal with £200 paid within THREE DAYSBetween 2 October and 10 December, customers can make use of the Current Account Switch Service to move their account.
Can you afford a bigger home? Everything upsizers need to knowMoving up the property ladder can prove just as tricky as getting on it in the first place. Here is what upsizers need to know - and how to work out if they can afford it.
Ebay is cutting selling fees for nearly all categories: How does it compare to Vinted and Depop?From today, buying and selling on the auction site will be free across all categories except motor listings.
What is the energy price cap and how will a rise affect your bills?Energy regulator Ofgem's average price-capped bill, currently £1,568 a year, will rise to £1,717 a year from 1 October.
Behind the scenes of Britain's biggest pumpkin producer as Halloween loomsTesco has used Oakley Farm as its pumpkin supplier since 1996, when it made an initial order of 200 pumpkins.
Thousands of new homes will pay £0 energy bills with Octopus Energy - here's how it worksOctopus guarantees each property will pay nothing for energy even if it uses more than it generates.
Pensioners slam Winter Fuel Payment changes as DWP issues new update on who can claim £300Pensioners have slammed slam the Government for making changes to the Winter Fuel Payment in the face of rising energy bills.
I'm 83 and disabled, so why don't I get help with energy bills? STEVE WEBB flags little-known pension credit boostI have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and because I am just over the limit for any benefits will not qualify for any help with my heating this winter.
One in four Britons feel digitally excluded, writes ADRIAN ROBERTS - and it's a surprising age group driving it...The shift to digital has made life easier for many people. But one in four Britons feel they are digitally excluded in some form.
Underpaid state pension: How to find out if you are owed moneyA lot of women are understandably asking if they missed out on thousands of pounds in state pension, and we explain how to find out if you are owed money by the DWP.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are moving downwards, with the lowest fixed rates back to levels not seen since Liz Truss was Prime Minisiter.
50 of the best funds and investment trusts: Our experts reveal their top ideasWe asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.
How to save money on energy: Your essential guide to billsThis is Money takes a look at all of the essential things you should know about cutting down your energy bill.
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Britain's best dividends. These 15 companies have increased payout every year for two decades - and look set to continue their run, reveals shares guru JOANNE HARTIn 2004, Kelly Holmes won two gold medals at the Olympics, Strictly Come Dancing waltzed on to our TV screens for the first time and Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook from his bedroom at Harvard.
EDENTREE: £200m fund's big stake in Orange - and building a greener futureEdentree is an asset manager which specialises in responsible and sustainable investing. There are no gimmicks or whiffs of greenwashing.
NICOLA HORLICK: A guy in the office keeps brushing against me as he passes by and I want it to stop! How do I tell him?Dear Nicola, there's a guy in our office who, almost every time he passes me, just brushes against me in a way that could seem accidental but I know isn't. What can I do? NICOLA HORLICK advises
Ultra-rare Jaguar XKSS set to sell at London auction for £11MILLION - only six British motors have sold for more at the blockThe fifties sports car could sell for a record eight-figure sum in November. Only these six British cars have sold at auction for more.
A strong aroma around this 'award winning' whisky firm: TONY HETHERINGTON investigatesThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) laid down enforcement rules for whisky investment companies some months ago.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: AO World makes bargain offer for MusicMagpieThis week, it was musicMagpie's turn to be the bargain when white goods group AO World plc offered just £10million for the business, which will see musicMagpie removed from AIM.
Wetherspoon's Tim Martin warns against further pub sector red tapeTim Martin's comments emerged as Wetherspoon posted a rebound in profits as surging demand offset a reduction in the group's pub estate.
Watches of Switzerland joins forces with watch fan site HodinkeeWatches of Switzerland said the acquisition will be funded through existing financing facilities.
Eurozone downturn deepens as bloc's three largest economies contractGermany, France and Italy experienced contractions in September - the first time they have done so simultaneously this year.
Tesco boss upbeat as chain raises profit forecast and says customers are in 'reasonably good shape'In a bullish update, the country's biggest supermarket said shoppers are forking out on premium lines while price cuts have also boosted sales.
MARKET REPORT: Hopes of interest rate cuts give housebuilders a liftInvestors piled into the sector after Andrew Bailey said the Bank of England could become 'a bit more activist' and 'a bit more aggressive' in its approach to lowering borrowing costs.
Investors dump UK shares as Reeves gloom takes tollThe figures from funds network Calastone back up the view that Rachel Reeves's doom and gloom about Britain is backfiring.
Galliford Try 'well positioned' for Government's infrastructure pushThe construction company had a £3.8billion order book at the end of June, a 2.7 per cent rise on 12 months ago, of which 91 per cent is in the public sector.
City reels from record bids for FTSE 350 firms...but at least some boards are showing their mettleNew analysis by broker Peel Hunt found 19 attempts to swallow up FTSE 350 firms announced this year were still live or completed.
Nike troubles overshadow record sales at JD SportsJD Sports posted record half-year sales of £5billion for the 26 weeks to August 3, thanks to strong demand for its shoes.
Oil prices soar as tensions mount in the Middle EastWith the world braced for Israel and its allies to retaliate against Tehran, Brent crude climbed another 2 per cent to as high as $76.14 a barrel.
Dogger Bank wind farm project set for delay, says SSEThe power generation company said Dogger Bank A, which will have an installed generation capacity of 1.2GW, would not be completed until the second half of 2025.
British Land doubles down on 'hot' retail park market with £441m swoopTo help pay for the acquisition, British Land launched an equity placing to raise around £300million.
Pound slips as BoE's Bailey teases 'more aggressive' rate cutsThe Bank of England could take a 'more aggressive' approach to interest rate cuts if the economic conditions allow, Governor Andrew Bailey has said.
Tesco profits soar as 20m shoppers splash out on retailer's Finest rangeTesco said sales rose 4 per cent to £3.15billion in the 26 weeks to 23 August, compared with the same period a year ago. More shoppers are buying its premium Finest range, it said.
Electric shock as Tesla faces its first fall in annual car deliveriesTesla sold almost 463,000 vehicles in the three months to the end of September. This was 6 per cent higher than the same period last year and 4 per cent above the previous quarter.
Former Harrods director 'fired' before starting role at FenwickMore than 100 women have claimed Al Fayed, who died last year aged 94, assaulted or raped them following a shocking probe by the BBC.
The world has built resilience to another oil supply shock, says ALEX BRUMMERThere is never any room for complacency about the economic fallout from conflagration in the Middle East. This is especially true when Iran, a significant oil producer, directly is involved.
Discount retailer The Works 'well-positioned' for higher profitsThe books and stationery seller reported its like-for-like turnover tipped up by 0.2 per cent in the 21 weeks ending 29 September.
MARKET REPORT: After six years of woe... another Aston Martin car crashIt was six years ago today that a fleet of beautiful Aston Martins parked outside the London Stock Exchange to mark the first day of trading in the company's shares.
Meta announces data-sharing agreement with some major banks to fight fraudFacebook owned Meta has announced it will expand its data-sharing programme to include NatWest and Metro Bank.
BUSINESS LIVE: Oil prices up on conflict fears; JD Sports sales record; AO World eyes Music Magpie takeoverAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are JD Sports, AO World, Music Magpie and Shepherd Neame.
I'm proud to be a toxic boss - it's my secret for getting the best out of people and lazy workers treat the office as a playground or therapyMy first inkling I myself might be seen as a toxic boss came when my mum and I watched The Devil Wears Prada (left), which has now been turned by Sir Elton John into a West End musical.
How to cash in on the $1trillion AI spending spree - is it just hype or a real revolution?Companies and investors are betting huge sums on AI - the technology that promises to transform whole industries, economies and even societies.
Shepherd Neame says Labour's job market reforms will hike costs and reduce flexibilityShepherd Neame has flagged concerns about the impact of proposed labour market reforms, as higher costs weigh on the brewer's growth outlook.
AO World agrees £10m takeover of MusicMagpieAO World will pay MusicMagpie investors about 9.1 pence for every share they hold, a 58 per cent premium to the firm's closing share price on Tuesday.
Banks have triggered a new Isa rate war - here's how to cash in: SYLVIA MORRISFierce competition has been reignited among banks, building sociteies and investment platforms providing cash Isas, with several bringing out new deals.
My seven step action plan to stop the Chancellor raiding your family's inheritance, by JEFF PRESTRIDGEMention the words 'inheritance tax' to anyone enjoying a quiet pint at your local pub and I'm sure their response will be to froth at the mouth.
Jaguar Land Rover doubles its investment in EV 'factory of the future' on MerseysideThe UK's largest carmaker will plough a further £250m into its Halewood plant on top of the £250m it has already spent over the past year.
Reeves's gloom hits business as confidence slumps at fastest level since start of the pandemicThe purchasing managers' index for the sector showed that firms experienced the biggest decline in sentiment about the year ahead since March 2020.
Paul and Anne shared a home for 35 years but he was thrown out after she diedWhen Anne turned down Paul's marriage proposal for a third time in 1975, the small business owner, then aged 43, vowed never to ask her again.
Handbags at dawn: Ashley knocked back by Singapore billionaires in battle for MulberryTracksuit tycoon Ashley (pictured) this week launched a bid to buy the whole company in a deal that would value it at £83m.
How to pay off your mortgage years early - like Sir Keir: PM has paid off loan on his £2m London townhouseAt 62, Sir Keir Starmer has paid off the mortgage on his £2m North London home, ending it five years earlier than is standard for British property owners.
Germany's industrial decline casts a shadow over UK growth: ALEX BRUMMERThe German economy remains the powerhouse of the Continent and Brexit notwithstanding the EU is still the UK's biggest trading partner.
MARKET REPORT: Oil price soars as fighting intensifies in Middle EastThe price of Brent crude jumped to above $75 a barrel having earlier in the day been below $70. Shell rose 2.2% and BP gained 2.4%.
More travellers to be spared rip-off mobile phone stealth roaming fees under new Ofcom rulesIncoming Ofcom rules now require mobile providers to warn customers about charges when they start using their phones abroad.
Older generations flock to Vinted and Ebay for bargain second-hand clothesSpending among over-55s on resale platforms such as Vinted, Ebay and Depop have risen by 12% over the past year, due to cost and environmental concerns.
Greggs sales growth slows despite extended trading hoursThe high street bakery chain revealed its revenue increased by 10.6 per cent in the 13 weeks ending 28 September, meaning its total turnover has risen by 12.7 per cent since the year began.
Labour forced itself down a blind alley on the economy, says ALEX BRUMMERLord (Mervyn) King was critical of former colleagues at the Bank of England for failing to spot the cost-of-living car crash until too late and overdoing the money printing.
T. ROWE PRICE US STRUCTURED RESEARCH EQUITY: Stockpicker fund outperforms S&PInvestment fund T. Rowe Price US Structured Research Equity might have a rather unwieldy name, but investors shouldn't be put off.
House prices rise at fastest pace for more than two yearsThe average house price is now roughly 2% below the all-time highs recorded in summer 2022, according to figures from Nationwide.
A third of drivers admit to changing their car because of envy - have you ever traded up?New research has found that more than a third of British car owners have decided to change their car after envying someone else's vehicle.
MARKET REPORT: Cruise company Carnival sails into choppy watersCarnival reported record third-quarter revenues of £6bn, but its profit forecast for the fourth quarter of the year fell short of market expectations.
Applied Nutrition listing to land founder Thomas Ryder £275mIn a major boost for the City, Thomas Ryder yesterday announced plans for a London float of Applied Nutrition, the sports health brand he founded in 2014.
Winemaker Gusbourne delays harvest due to poor weatherKent-based Gusbourne, which is two-thirds owned by Conservative peer Lord Ashcroft, said that 'the 2024 harvest will commence later in the month'.
EY appoints its first female UK bossErnst & Young (EY) has appointed its first female boss in the UK.
Vodafone and Three UK woo competition watchdog with £10 mobile dealsVodafone and Three UK have pledged to cap their lowest-cost mobile plans at £10 for two years, as they hope to convince watchdogs to approve their £15bn merger.
Banks may be forced to publish call wait times in clampdownThe City watchdog could force banks to publish call waiting times in a crackdown to help frustrated customers.
Energy bills will FALL 1% in January experts predict as new higher October price cap bites todayThe Ofgem price cap will rise to £1,717 on 1 October - but could then fall to £1,697 in January, and keep falling during much of 2025.
Murdoch ally blasts Rightmove as takeover bid failsA leading executive at Rupert Murdoch's business empire blasted Rightmove yesterday for hampering a multi-billion pound takeover approach.
Is it becoming harder to switch bank accounts for a cash bonus?Banks have introduced more hoops for customers to jump through to receive a switching incentive over the last four years.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Majestic's 'bonanza grade' tech recycling efforts make it one for the watchlistIn the small-cap sector, it's rare to find businesses that are both generating revenue and profitable-especially on the Aquis Market, known for early-stage companies.
Cash Isas see extra £17.2bn pour into them in past 12 months compared to a year earlierSavers funneled £17.2bn more into cash Isas in the 12 months to August 2024 than they did in the same period during 2023.
Murdoch-backed REA Group calls time on Rightmove takeover pursuitRightmove shares fell on Monday after the British property website rejected a fourth takeover bid by Australia's REA Group.
Why should I put money away when I'll never make enough to have the life I want? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL reveals what to do...My friends keep saying it's hopeless to put money away for the future. Part of me thinks they are being irrational but then again why should I save when I'll never make enough to have the life I want?
Mike Ashley's Frasers makes offer to buy struggling MulberryFrasers has made an £83million offer to buy struggling luxury brand Mulberry after the group went cap in hand to investors to raise cash last week.
How YOU can pay off your mortgage early (like the very fortunate Sir Keir Starmer): Our expert guide to clearing your home loan - and whether it's the best use of your cashAt the age of 62, Sir Keir Starmer is sitting pretty. From next month, his bank balance will be higher because there is one less monthly bill he has to pay.
Budget spending and tax decisions loom large as GDP growth weakensThe first Budget of the new Labour Government will be tasked with reviving expectations for the British economy as sentiment begins to sour.
WW2 Paratrooper mini bike goes up for sale in a rare opportunity to own an emblem of heroic British resistanceA very rare Welbike built to carry British Paratroopers into the Battle of Arnhem in WWII, is up for auction with an estimate sale price of £5,000 to £10,000.
Can you beat the energy bill price cap rise by locking into a cheaper deal before 1 October?Households may be able to beat the energy price cap and save money by taking out a fixed-rate energy deal.
Carmakers slash profit guidance as Aston Martin suffers China slowdownCarmakers Aston Martin and Stellantis each separately warned on profits on Monday, following supply chain disruption and factors within the crucial Chinese economy.
UK households are urged to record and send in energy meter readings to their supplier - as 10million risk overpaying before price rise next monthAlmost 10 million households have been warned they risk overpaying for their energy if they do not send meter readings to their supplier before prices rise on October 1.
Deloitte the latest to cut partners' pay amid deals slowdownThe news comes just days after a similar move at rival PwC, which saw top bean counters receive a £44,000 hit.
Nike slump set to hit sales at JD SportsThe self-styled 'King of Trainers' is feared to have been affected by the US giant's downturn.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: UK pension funds can save our stock marketThey invest only a tiny proportion of their £2trillion of assets in UK shares. This raises the question of whether they should be encouraged to do more, and if so, how?
D-day for Aussies in £7bn fight over RightmoveAnalysts believe Rea, which is 61 per cent owned by Murdoch's News Corp, must offer at least £7billion to stand any chance of success.
Bonds back in the driving seat: Inflation misery means ultra-loose monetary policies won't happen again soon, says HAMISH MCRAEFirst, we had stuff about a black hole in the nation's finances. Then, we had Rachel Reeves at the party conference saying everything would get better.
Splashing out on the gym? You could end up living to a ripe old age - but in povertyResearch by wealth manager Nutmeg reveals more than half of all people prioritise physical fitness over ensuring they have enough put aside.
RAY MASSEY: Wheel in the savings with my car 17 care tipsHere are the jobs that could save you hundreds of pounds...
Birkenstock strolls to record sales as luxury sector stumbles after 250 years in businessThe luxury goods sector has struggled in recent times amid economic uncertainty and slowing trade in China, but one well-known brand is defying the wider gloom.
UK small companies can't succeed without retail investors, and its time for women to dive in, says Ananda Developments CEO Melissa SturgessThose of us who have built small companies and listed them on London's stock exchanges -whether the LSE, AIM or the Aquis Stock Exchange- are natural optimists.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Share the rich fruits of Raspberry Pi - the tech pioneer that could be the UK's answer to NvidiaRaspberry PI may have started out as a classroom computer kit provider, but it has branched out into everything from cloud computing to AI.
Murdoch's REA in London for Rightmove bid talks: Aussie homes website bosses trying to make case for £6.2bn takeoverREA, the Australian homes website, must by 5pm tomorrow make a firm offer for the FTSE 100-listed property website or step away for six months
Fresh blow for Titanic shipyard as Royal Navy work heads for Spain: 500 jobs at risk at Harland & WolffHarland & Wolff was hired last year alongside Navantia, a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding giant, to build three Navy vessels in a £1.6bn deal.
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