
The company is known for its Kelly and Birkin handbags (pictured being modelled by Victoria Beckham), which sell for at least £7,500.
BP's top brass suffered a shareholder revolt yesterday in the latest blow to a once-mighty corporate titan that is now standing at a crossroads.
Sainsbury's chief exec Simon Roberts (pictured) said it was 'committed above all else' to being the 'most competitive we've ever been'.
The office estate owned by Canary Wharf Group fell in value by 4.1%, or £180m, to £4.2bn in 2024, according to its latest accounts.
The US President watched with envy as the ECB slashed its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25% - the seventh cut this year.
In an extraordinary outburst on social media, the US president lambasted Jerome Powell (pictured) over his reluctance to cut rates.
Netflix, whose most popular series include the dystopian sci-fi show Black Mirror (pictured), reported a profit of £2.2bn for the first quarter of 2025.
With American exceptionalism swiftly being replaced with American erraticism, the UK is attracting the eye of international investors.
Gaz Booth and Tom Walker launched Holy Moly in 2016 to take on the dominance of the supermarket's own label dips.
The Bank of England is forecast to cut interest rates three more times this year - but it is unlikely to translate into lower mortgage rates, according to experts.
Motor industry bodies and repair centres have warned that the cost to fix cars will continue to rise, blaming parts supply shortages and inflation pounding auto businesses.
The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals have gone below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates at its May meeting.
The homewares firm declared its turnover increased by 6.3 per cent to £462million in the 13 weeks ending 29 March.
There is also a new best-buy for those buying a home with a 25% deposit, coming in at 3.92%.
After the energy price cap went up again this month, homeowners are looking to safeguard their bills against the ups and downs of the unpredictable energy market.
Nine brand new EVs have been abandoned on a public road after the Tesla-rivalling manufacturer went into liquidation last year.
Deliveroo achieved a solid start to 2025 after securing its first annual profit last year, with order growth accelerating from the previous quarter.
Former head of online at Hargreaves Lansdown Andrew Webley is in the process of launching his firm The Smarter Web Company on the stock exchange.
Sainsbury's expects its income to fall by £1bn this year as it ramps up investment in lowering grocery prices for shoppers.
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.
Seventeen times more potholes could have been repaired last year if councils used a standardised approach to filling in craters in our local roads, new research has said.
What are the capital gains tax implications are if the property is sold, and also if I buy her out and keep the property?
In recent months, the most common problem readers have been writing to me about is phones they have ordered being 'lost' in transit.
I've been told I would need to get the other co-freeholders in the building to agree to my plans. Is that likely and how can I incentivise them?
KwikFit has analysed which car models wear through tyres the quickest in different parts of the UK. And Tesla owners are in for bad news. Check your car model here.
You can have up to £10,000 in savings and investments without it having any impact on your pension credit if you meet other eligibility rules.
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US vice-president JD Vance's optimism over a trade deal with Britain looks a rich prize. Nobody wants to be on the wrong side of Donald Trump's tariff war.
If the tariff-loving Trump goes ahead with his plans, it will hit AstraZeneca - the most valuable company on the UK stock market - and also rival GSK, another stalwart of the FTSE 100.
Bullion rose as high as $3,320 as a weaker dollar and escalating US-China tensions sent investors rushing to the apparent safety of the precious metal.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (pictured) said a full-blown schism between China and the USA could leave the global economy 7% smaller than it would have been
My boyfriend and I are in the process of buying our first property, which is held under what is known as a maisonette lease. Our solicitor has raised three big red flags.
B&M's fresh store expansion comes after the success of its 45 new store openings in 2024.
House prices rose at their fastest rate in more than two years in the twelve months to February, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Savers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now 1,364 savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
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Which of the following is the odd one out? A brand-new, top-of-the-range Tesla, a terraced house in County Durham, or a champagne-coloured cockapoo?
Several mortgage lenders have reduced their prices in recent weeks, as faster interest rate cuts now are expected.
One scam shared on X saw a victim targeted with a promotion which impersonated the chocolate maker Cadbury.
The tariff is open to all customers, and offers up electricity at close to half-price between 2am and 5am, as well as cheaper rates at other non-peak times.
The FCA said John Burford, who used the Tramline Trader moniker, 'sought to defraud his clients for personal gain'.
The changes to 'stress tests' could increase customers' maximum borrowing by around 13%.
I am 77 and can no longer look after the land - but I have been told I have to pay tax on my £40,000 gain, even if I give the plot to my son for free.
Of the 278 different new car options available in showrooms today, only 82 have a much-loved feature that has been a key factor in driving enjoyment for decades.
My brother-in-law died on Christmas Day 2023. My husband had to organise probate on his estate, which took almost nine months.
Treasury-backed bank has launched new one and five-year bonds, and upped the rates on two and three-year deals. Are they any good?
Ford's best-selling Puma SUV has gone all-electric. Will the sub-£30k Puma Gen-E become Ford's first best-seller EV? Freda Lewis-Stempel drove it in Spain to find out.
Inspired by a new Guy Ritchie series, Money Mail explores the top ten British heists in history and, as some £169million is still missing, asks... What happened to the money?
Shares in the group have plunged by a third this year as orders for its electric vehicles have plummeted across many major markets. Is there any way back?
On average, there are 36 days between a home being put on the market, and a sale being agreed - but properties in some towns move much quicker.
We share the best buy-to-let mortgage rates for both personal name and limited company mortgages. These rates were the best deals sourced as of 14 April 2025.
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My branch said I couldn't take out more than £1,000, even if I showed my passport. Why?
The see-sawing in equity and bond markets has yet to abate - despite Trump's partial tariff climbdown, but could bonds be the safest bet for investors?
Space tourism, where paying customers blast off towards orbit, could be worth $4-6 trillion before 2035, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.
I have been contacted by Alex Dickson & Sons Ltd, who claim they can recover funds from a failed £38,000 investment I made. But the money is held in escrow, and they want £9,000.
Car leasing firms say they have been the driving force behind EV growth - but are now being being left to 'shoulder' massive losses resulting from plummeting residual values.
The low deposit deals, which are popular with first-time buyers, now make up 6% of all mortgages on the market.
When I was growing up, pocket money was handed out sporadically to me and my siblings.
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The bank has axed fees on foreign currency transactions and cash withdrawals on several of its accounts.
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee built an impressive athletics career together - now they want to help young people build up their savings.
Scotland, Wales, the Midlands and many northern regions saw average property asking prices rise this month, Rightmove said.
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As investors worldwide nursed huge losses in the wake of US President Trump's tariff wars last week, one escaped relatively unscathed.
Robins makes a good living scaring the living daylights out of us. Not least with his BBC show and podcast Uncanny, which tells stories of paranormal encounters.
The Investment Association, which represents about 250 money managers looking after £9.1 trillion of assets, is now proposing that abolition should be phased in.
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The eight EVs, which we showed abandoned at the roadside in Nottingham yesterday, were recovered last night and are being prepared for sale at auction alongside another 35 new examples.
The Financial Reporting Council watchdog is examining the standard of audits relating to the IT system from March 2015 to 2018.
WH Smith's 480 shops in town centres will be rebranded as TG Jones after being sold to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital for £76m.
Recruitment group Hays implemented job cuts across its operations in the UK and Ireland over the last few months as the jobs market has proved challenging.
Shares in Bunzl dived 23.9 per cent to £23.42 by the late morning, making them the FTSE 100 Index's biggest faller by a massive distance.
The retailer had 1,000 stores in its heyday, but that number is now down to around 170.
The Surrey-based components firm said it would readjust its operations in the wake of Donald Trump's trade war.
Ofcom's proposals to cut second-class deliveries to every other working day come as Royal Mail is set to be taken over by a Czech billionaire.
Labour's dramatic seizure of control over Jingye-owned British Steel was a clear demonstration of inept handing of industrial issues.
Pensions and private equity tycoon Edi Truell indicated he would offer 132.17p a share for De La Rue, after an unsuccessful bid in January.
In another welcome boost for investors reeling from the US President's on-off tariff war, the FTSE 100 jumped 1.4% or 114.78 points to 8249.12.
Last year 1,720 people reportedly fell victim to courier fraud, but because not all frauds are reported, the actual figure is likely to be significantly higher.
Hermes, famed for its silk scarves as well as its handbags, secured top spot after shares in LVMH plunged following a worse than feared trading update.
Former Conservative party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told us that the Government 'must take another look' at the deal.
The FTSE 100 closed up 114.78 points at 8249.12. Among the companies with updates today are De La Rue, Frasers, B&M and Halfords Group.
A takeover battle looks set to erupt for the Bank of England's currency printer after a rival offer reportedly emerged after an earlier bid had already been accepted.
The Government passed a bill last year that will bring rail passenger services back into public ownership.
B&M expects its adjusted earnings before nasties will total between £605million and £625million for the 52 weeks ending 29 March - making the midpoint at £615million.
Following US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, top savings rates disappeared in a flash - which is as I anticipated. Now, here's my advice on which rates to bank while you still can.
Donald Trump's emerging trade war is another blow to the jobs market after a slowdown over the last year, the chief executive of recruiter Robert Walters has warned.
Everyman was boosted by the release of the latest Bridget Jones film at the start of the year, the upmarket cinema brand said on Tuesday.
A big thank you for your comments on my report about the juicy financial rewards enjoyed by many building society bosses.
Wall Street edged higher in after Trump (pictured) excluded smartphones, computers and other electronic devices from the steepest 'reciprocal' tariffs
Surrey-based Esure, which was set up by Direct Line founder Sir Peter Wood, was sold by its private equity owner Bain Capital to Ageas.
Goldman reported a 15% surge in first quarter profits to £3.5bn as market volatility helped it rake in record equity trading revenues.
The firm, whose brands include Moet, Louis Vuitton (modelled by Naomi Campbell) and Givenchy, confirmed fears of a luxury slowdown.
As chairman Helge Lund and chief exec Murray Auchincloss brace for a rebellion, BP reported success at an exploration well off the coast of Louisiana.
Woodford (pictured) wrote on his blog that he was aiming to launch a platform called W4.0 to share 'more strategies, more ideas and more updates'.
Labour ministers, trade union leaders and even anonymous civil servants point to the Chinese owners of the Scunthorpe site as the bad guys.
The rate of employer National Insurance contributions, which increased in April, was a particular concern according to a YouGov poll.
The price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
In the face of the market persistently discounting their shares relative to net assets over the past couple of years, most self-respecting investment trust boards have tried various strategies to close the gap.
The Belgian firm said the takeover would broaden its European presence and target customer demographics, and bolster its presence in the UK price-comparison website market.
John Wood Group looks set to be acquired by Dubai-based rival Sidara in a deal worth a fraction of takeover bids rejected just last year.
Blavod Black Vodka will return to the North American market after its London-based, AIM-listed owner Distil found a new distributor for the brand.
The fund has two major components: first, direct exposure to gold and silver prices. The second part comprises holdings in the shares of listed mining companies.
The holiday tax break was introduced in mid-2020 to help the housing market during the Covid pandemic. It ended on April 1.
Sixty-seven chief financial officers at a range of Britain's biggest companies were polled. Among concerns raised were fears about tariffs and other barriers to trade.
Beneath the bond and share market turmoil induced by President Trump lurks the fear that the US is heading for a debt crisis.
Its shares are down 9 per cent since the President announced a frenzy of global tariffs. HSBC analysts expect the group to post a 1 per cent rise in sales to £18.3billion.
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The CEBR consultancy said the Treasury had lost £11 billion a year in revenue since tax-free shopping for tourists was abolished in 2021.
The data shows that as many as 400 children are on course to receive at least £100,000 upon gaining ownership of their junior individual savings accounts on their 18th birthday.
As a team leader who's under a lot of pressure, I'd obviously like fewer meetings. But I would be happy if everybody just paid more attention.
Activist investors at the business, including ruthless US fund Elliott Management, which has built up a 5 per cent stake in BP, may now oppose the re-election of Auchincloss.
The most important long-term interest rate in the world is the yield on ten-year US Treasury notes. On Monday it opened at about 4%, but by Friday it had pushed above 4.5%.
It took the current US President just seven days to change his tune on tariffs, introducing a 90-day reprieve for many nations in the face of financial mayhem.
A perfect storm is brewing, which could push UK inflation above 5 per cent by the autumn.
A few of my jobs have been under the repayment threshold, so I'm curious to know if I've accidentally had payments taken out of my pay packet.
Do people think interest rates are heading down - and what do you need to think about when choosing your mortgage?
I was off on The Road To Morocco, driving from Marrakech into the rugged Atlas mountains - and the feisty mild-hybrid proved a match for Morocco's roughest roads.
In the uneasy environment of 2025, it seems that supposedly outdated British names may be coming back into vogue as investors place less trust in Big Tech.
The brief respite provided by Donald Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs earlier this week proved short-lived.
FCA approval comes after MPs had expressed concern with regulators about a lack of transparency from the firm amid allegations of abuse.
At the national level, the lack of an industrial strategy and those to execute it with skill has left the Government naked.
Top Gear's anonymous racing driver The Stig drove the British-made electric hyper track car round Dunsfold Park in 55.9 secs, shattering the 20-year record by 3 secs.
FTSE 100 closes up 50.93 points at 7964.18. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Shein, BP and Heathrow Airport.
The specialist healthcare and technology investor, which had around €5.5billion in assets under management as of last December, blamed the 'current macro-economic backdrop.'
Lotus proposed restructuring could see 270 jobs gone from its Hethel factory as sports car demand falls and US tariffs make exporting to the US extortionate.
Lomond School, located in Helensburgh in the west of Scotland, said parents will be able to pay with Bitcoin from the Autumn term this year.
It has been a rollercoaster week for global stock markets, amid trade war concerns only to whipsaw back when President Trump placed a 90-day hold on levies.
In response to a slow EV uptake and increasing uncertainty over US tariffs, the manufacturer slashed 340k zero-emission models from its 2030 global sales targets.
The oil supermajor forecasts net debts being around $4billion (£3.1billion) higher at the end of the first quarter, compared to the end of 2024, when it stood at $23billion.
The DWP told Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesman Steve Darling it could still review state pension awards despite deletion of old records.
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The 'E-Sauna' is powered by the E-Transit's built-in Pro Power Onboard system, meaning it can be deployed virtually anywhere without the need for external power hook-ups.
African mobile penetration will break the 50 per cent mark this year, propelled by the liberalisation of the telecoms sector and competition to drive prices lower.
A new EV Check Plus aims to help second-hand EV buyers feel confident snapping as it gives feedback on battery issues, performance and vehicle history.
The British Retail Consortium reported a 5.4% decrease in shopping visits in March compared to the same month last year.
As market carnage showed little sign of abating, deputy governor Sarah Breeden said that 'overall, tariffs are likely to lower UK growth'.
After leading the cognac maker for five years, Eric Vallat said he would leave the French group for another project this summer.
The move sent shares in Tesco, led by boss Ken Murphy (pictured) down 6.2% as rival Sainsbury's fell 3%. M&S recovered to end 0.7% higher.
The Financial Reporting Council identified failings related to EY's assessment of the firm's financial statements for 2017 and 2018.
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