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Food and drink shares to tuck into as Christmas loomsWhen times are tough, people still need to eat - but maybe also have the odd drink and be merry. Food and drink might be seen as a safe haven, but hazards lurk.
Chancellor is wreaking fiscal havoc, says ALEX BRUMMERIt would be a smoother ride on volatile markets if Reeves and supposedly wiser heads around her kept schtum.
BHP liable for deadly Brazil dam collapseThe High Court in London ruled that the Anglo-Australian mining giant was 'strictly liable for damage caused' by the 'foreseeable' Mariana dam collapse in 2015.
Geely's UK debut would be a gem if it wasn't such a control freak: We test the new electric EX5 SUVThe EX5 has an over-reliance on the touch screen and a tendency to 'nanny' the driver with warnings and alerts.
JLR posts heavy losses as production returns to normal after cyber hackJaguar Land Rover (JLR) revealed that its annual profits are set to be wiped out after the hack in August halted production for over a month.
Gambling tax raid will cost thousands of jobs in Britain's bingo halls and casinos, Rachel Reeves warnedHigher gambling taxes will lead to the closure of bingo halls and casinos across the country and the loss of thousands of jobs, according to one of Britain's leading operators.
I won £25,000 after my conveyancing solicitor failed to spot an old septic tank in the gardenSoon after moving into his dream cottage, Mark Ledsom was facing grim smells and pools of black water in his back garden.
Don't slam the brakes on an a pastime loved by millions with a gambling tax hike, warns Rank boss JOHN O'REILLYBingo halls and casinos are a much-loved and vital part of towns and cities throughout Britain - providing jobs and entertainment for local communities and a lorry load of tax revenues.
Top neighbourhoods for good schools revealed - and the property price premiums they commandParents who want to live near the top schools in the country must now pay a 28% premium for their homes, new research reveals.
Germany to let pensioners earn £1,760 a month tax free: Would a similar scheme here tempt Britons to keep working?The Aktivrente or 'active pension' plan being pushed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be open to German workers after they reach the statutory retirement age of 67.
Here's what driving in China is really like - from anti-drowsiness lasers on motorways to temple toll boothsAs Chinese cars take over UK roads, Motoring Reporter Freda Lewis-Stempel went to China and drove thousands of kilometers to experience the reality of China's roads and its huge surprises...
What does unemployment data, GDP figures and market moves say about the economy? This is Money podcastThis week we've had some worrying looking unemployment figures and disappointing GDP growth. What does it all mean?
Cash Isa rates leap as high as 4.67% as Etoro, Hargreaves Lansdown and Trading 212 battle for top spotCash Isa providers have launched into a new battle for the top interest rate, with Etoro, Hargreaves Lansdown and Trading 212 all offering attractive accounts.
Barclays mortgage customers can now borrow SIX times their salary - but experts warn them not to overstretchBrokers are warning families not to stretch their monthly budgets amid heightened costs, rising unemployment and inflation .
The car feature you SHOULDN'T use when driving in storm conditionsWith Britain set to be drenched by a month's worth of rain in 24 hours during Storm Claudia, motoring experts have warned drivers not to activate this one feature in their cars...
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Mixed week for miners and oilers amid skittish marketsMany of the week's big moves, both up and down, were in the natural resources sector, which should come as little surprise given the number of miners and oilers on AIM.
Surge in Isa millionaires in past year as top 25 investors now hold an average of £11.3mThe number of Isa millionaires has soared in the space of 12 months.The most recent data show there are now 5,070 Isa millionaires.
Bentley's new £350k Supersports is a woke-free zone as British luxury brand ditches electric plansBosses say it marks 'a return to Bentley making more extreme cars' providing 'scintillating' performance adding: 'The changes yield the highest power density of any Bentley engine.'
Date landlords will be banned from handing out 'no fault' evictions is revealedThe Government has today announced the date that the long-awaited Renters' Rights Act will come into force.
Savvy EV drivers did Rachel Reeves out of £30m in car tax this year using loophole to evade Chancellor's raidReeves in April saw in new car tax rules that ended EV exemptions. But back in February, This is Money recommended EV owners use a loophole to delay payments - and many did.
UK borrowing costs surge and pound sinks as Labour rules out income tax hikeLong-term Government borrowing costs surged on Friday following reports Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to hike income taxes at her upcoming Budget.
UK stocks plunge amid AI bubble and sticky interest rate fearsLondon-listed stocks plunged on Friday morning, following global markets lower amid jitters over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and the outlook for interest rates.
Cost of moving house surges 27% in a year thanks to stamp duty hikePeople buying and selling property across England now have to fork out around £17,831 in upfront expenses, up from closer to £14,000 a year ago.
Nationwide promises to keep ALL branches open until at least 2030 in boost to high streetsNationwide Building Society has today vowed to keep its entire branch network open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of closures from rivals.
DEBBIE CROSBIE: Keeping Nationwide branches open isn't just business - it's a statement of valuesWhen Nationwide acquired Virgin Money a year ago, we didn't do what most companies do - close branches to cut costs. We did the opposite.
Ineos to axe hundreds of jobs as Trump tariffs send car sales veering of courseIneos Automotive, which employs 1,700 people across the world, has been grappling with a big debt pile as well as Donald Trump's tariffs on imports into the US.
What is tokenised gold? Why investors are buying it and how it differs from physical goldIn today's digital world there are ways that investors can gain exposure to gold that don't involve stuffing bullion under the mattress.
Will your pay peak at 47? What you need to know about lifetime salary shape: ANDREW OXLADEUnderstanding your lifetime salary 'shape' is a valuable piece of the puzzle when making financial decisions that will affect your future.
The electric car charging operators that drivers rate most - and the ones they say you should never plug intoAsk any seasoned electric car owner and they will tell you that the public charging network is a reliability lottery. These are the best and worst rated by EV drivers.
NS&I digital revamp is four years late and £1.3BILLION over budget, report findsThe Treasury-backed bank underestimated the scale of the challenge it has faced in digitally transforming NS&I.
How to complain if your Christmas parcel is lost, late or stolen (and why you shouldn't leave them with a neighbour)Shoppers can get a refund if their parcel doesn't arrive when, or in the condition, it was expected - but it helps to know these tricks.
China's latest £30k family car: Omoda 7 is an affordable SUV that arrives in Britain in a matter of weeksOmoda, sub-brand of Chinese car giant Chery, is bringing its 7 mid-size SUV to the UK early next year. For under £30k it offers five-seater practicality and premium tech.
London Congestion Charge hiked to £18 from January and Sadiq Khan will force EV drivers to pay up for the first time tooDrivers in Central London will be required to fork out £18 per day from 2 January 2026 when the charge increases from £15, Transport for London announced on Thursday.
Tiktok shopping is booming: We go behind the scenes with 24-year-old entrepreneur selling MILLIONS worth of productsJoe Yates' company Somerce specialises in live shopping on Tiktok - a bit like QVC, but for the internet age. He employs 40 people and works with household names.
Ford extends hands-free driving system to four new models allowing thousands of cars on Britain's roads to steer themselves on motorwaysMore Ford car owners from next year will get to experience - legally - driving along a motorway without having to place their hands on the steering wheel.
Almost half begin investing because they want to beat returns on cash, as young people pile into ETFsInvestment giant Blackrock says further financial education is key to encouraging more of the public to invest - one of the aims of Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.
One in five top start-ups could exit Britain within three years, Virgin Media O2 warnsUnless radical action is taken at Government level, one in five of the fast-growing firms surveyed said they would exit Britain within three years, survey findings revealed.
Family quoted £20,000 for four tickets to Dubai in half term - one way! After BA cancelled their flightAdam Smith (pictured with son Jude, seven) and his family ended up missing out on a night in Dubai after British Airways cancelled their flights.
Tax hikes will kneecap economic growth next year, Reeves warnedBritain could be set for a sharp slowdown in economic growth next year as the country braces for another bruising Budget in two weeks' time.
Big banks are even abandoning affluent high streets: LUCY EVANS visits a Nationwide branch to find out why its keeping them open until 2030In many respects, Wokingham has a model high street. Unlike countless other town centres, there are few boarded up shops with 'to let' signs emblazoned on the windows.
Under 35s hit hardest by scams as nearly half lose money in the past yearYoung adults are hit harder by pernicious scams than older generations, new data reveals.
LoveHolidays cancelled my family's flights home from Turkey after email mix-up: CRANE ON THE CASEFour days into the holiday, I received an email out of the blue from Love Holidays with an offer to extend the trip. I thought I had declined, but our flight home was cancelled.
As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our financesPeople are living longer - and as a result pensioners are finding that they need to fund longer retirements than ever before.
Jobs bloodbath shows why it's more important than ever to build up an emergency fund - four steps to do itSavings experts are warning it is now more important than ever to build up an emergency financial buffer following signs of a weakening jobs market.
Budget blues put housing market on ice: Estate agents warn of a 'notable' slowdown as buyers await clarityBuyer demand, sales and instructions to put new properties on the market have all slowed as households await clarity over taxes.
What you MUST do in the next 14 days to stop Rachel Reeves' Budget wrecking your finances. Time's very short, says money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE. Act now or lose outNow is the moment to ensure your household finances and long-term investments are sufficiently robust to withstand Rachel Reeves' attack.
Comeback of the car clocking crisis: Some motors have up to 300k miles wiped from their history with the spawn of new 'undetectable' devices'Clocking' is an issue many drivers think disappeared in the 1990s. But an increase in availability of new 'mileage blocking' devices has seen it make an unwanted return.
Royal Mint launches limited edition yellow gold sovereign coins for £1,200The Royal Mint is setting the gold world alight with the reintroduction of the traditional yellow gold Sovereign, a move that is set to send collectors, historians and investors into a state of excitement.
With choppy waves washing over markets, is it time to call for a lifeboat named diversification? INVESTING ANALYSTIn this column, William Heathcoat Amory, managing partner at Kepler Partners explains the benefits of a properly diversified portfolio.
What Reeves's tax rises mean for YOU: We reveal how different earners will be stung in the Budget grabWorkers, pensioners and landlords are bracing themselves for swingeing tax increases as Rachel Reeves plans her Budget on November 26.
SIMON LAMBERT: Why Rachel Reeves' Budget may spell bad news for your pay packet - the income tax hike explainedThe budget is coming up and the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, needs to balance Britain's books. That could spell bad news for your pay packet.
The case for Britain's AI pioneers amid tech 'bubble' warningsThe global AI boom rumbles on and big tech valuations continue to soar, even as the Bank of England and major finance figures voice anxieties about a potential stock market bubble.
Hargreaves Lansdown launches a 4.55% cash Isa: How does this new best buy compare with rivals?Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a cash Isa paying a top rate. The rate is straightforward, with no limited bonuses to faff around with - how does it compare with rivals?
The great pension lump sum farce: We reveal shock new move that's enraged pensionersPension tax free lump sums are safe after the Treasury ruled out an attack on the perk in the Budget. But it could have come too late for many savers.
Think maxing out in Premium Bonds is daft? Reeves' looming Isa raid might change your mind, says SYLVIA MORRISGrowing numbers of savers are stuffing the maximum amount permitted into Premium Bonds - and on the face of it, that seems like a crazy thing to do.
IG is giving new investors up to £200 of free shares: Is it worth signing up?IG has extended its free shares offer, but is it any good? You could get up to £200 worth of shares - but there's a catch that means the full value is reserved for a lucky few.
Three in four wealthy families HAVEN'T given away money to ease inheritance tax burdenEven though 51% of those polled are most concerned about inheritance tax changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, just 15% have accelerated gifting in the past year.
Drive like royalty! Bentley used to chauffeur King Charles is set to sell at auction for £100,000The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne, used by the Monarch for multiple official engagements when he was the Prince of Wales, is predicted to fetch between £80,000 to £100,000
We were fined $500 for smoking in our hotel room - but we have never smoked! SALLY SORTS ITAs a 60th birthday gift my husband organised a trip for our family to New York, booking three rooms at the West House Hotel in February 2025.
My neighbour's New Year fireworks terrify my cats - can I force them to stop? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbours love to set off fireworks, but it scares my two cats. If previous years are anything to go by, they will set them off on New Year's Eve.
Fraudsters using dodgy firesticks to steal illegal streamers' financial informationDodgy fire sticks promise to save users money on subscriptions, but come with hidden risks that can leave people further out of pocket than if they paid for the services legitimately.
When John moved into a care home he trusted his granddaughter with power of attorney but instead of paying for his toiletries and fees she stole £71,600. Now experts warn abuse by friends, families and carers is an epidemic...What's most sickening about the fraud carried out by Madeline Shaw isn't the enormous amount she stole - £71,600 - or even that her victim was elderly and frail. It's that the victim was her own grandfather.
Could the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 by Christmas.. or will the Budget scupper its rally?The FTSE 100 has hit a new record high, fuelling speculation that it will hit 10,000 by the end of the year or even sooner.
Santander is giving new customers £200 for switching - but will you get the cash in time for Christmas?Santander joins a troupe of banks currently offering an incentive for switching. These boosts can give your finances a welcome bump, with little work required from you.
Rachel Reeves' last Budget to blame for 'deeply worrying' unemployment spike, says jobs expertIt does not take a genius to work out that raising the amount of National Insurance employers have to pay would lead to unemployment going up, writes the HR specialist.
Silver prices soaring: The 'forgotten metal' suddenly outshining gold - DAN HATFIELD on why your old jewellery could be a cash windfallWhile gold has climbed a very massive 35.6% in the last six months… silver has almost doubled that, soaring an extraordinary 65.4%.
FSCS protection: How your savings, investments and pension are kept safeRecent history has seen various problems with banks, but the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - FSCS - protects the money you hold with each licensed bank.
Getting a Christmas bonus? Here are six ways to make the money work harder for youAfter you've treated yourself to something nice, your Christmas bonus could be the starting point for achieving your longer-term goals.
Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cutAs many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.
Five major mortgage lenders to cut ratesThe move comes as traders forecast a Bank of England cut in December but economists are divided over how far rates will fall beyond that.
Young drivers falling for this online scam are losing £2,000 on average to fraudstersAviva said motorists aged 17 to 25 are the primary target of scam artists selling fake policies via social media.
I'm caught in a tax free pension lump sum backlog: Will I get my £125,000 before the Budget?I have a Sipp with Hargreaves Lansdown and want to take a tax-free lump sum before the Budget. I started the process on 3 November.
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The death of the country house? Buyers no longer want lavish rural pads... and they're selling for a bargainOff the record, estate agents describe a market devoid of buyers. Home sellers left waiting in faint hope not just for an offer, but for a single viewing.
Investors shrug off bubble fears and double down on AI infrastructure and cryptoRetail investors continued to pile into cryptocurrencies and AI infrastructure stocks in October, buying the dip amid weak digital asset performance and bubble fears.
Boost for savers as Bank of England raises FSCS savings protection limit to £110,000In a major boost for millions of savers, the Bank of England is expected to confirm that the deposit guarantee limit will increase from £85,000 to £110,000.
I want to save for my children's education: Should I invest and what are the rules?Is investing a good choice when building a pot for a child's education fees, or is cash safer? We ask a personal finance expert.
Rachel Reeves may now cut cash Isa allowance to £12,000The Treasury has been floating the idea of cutting the tax-free savings allowance down from the current £20,000 in the Budget on 26 November.
Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for youChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
Why are investors worried about a crash while stock markets are hitting record highs?Richard Hunter, head of markets, at Interactive Investor, joins This is Money's Simon Lambert to discuss the main things triggering concerns over a crash.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top dealsWe 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.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November's Budget.
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.
Cartier owner Richemont shines as luxury shrugs off gloomChairman Johann Rupert said there were 'some early signs' of improving demand in China, where trading returned to growth for the first time in nearly two years.
Number of drivers fined after falling foul of 20mph limits surges to 500,000Police across the UK handed out 488,599 tickets for exceeding 20mph in 2024 - two thirds more than in the previous 12 months.
Salary sacrifice raid is 'bad news for Britain', Aviva boss warns ReevesAviva chief exec Amanda Blanc (pictured) said the Chancellor should 'think very carefully' before launching a raid on workplace salary sacrifice schemes.
Scandal-hit homeless landlord Home REIT sells most of its properties in £123m dealThe company, which is scrambling to reduce its debt pile, said it had struck an agreement with Patron Capital to offload 700 of the 853 properties on its books for £123m.
UK sparks nuclear ambition: Miliband is right to embrace Rolls-Royce's new mini reactors, says ALEX BRUMMERUS economic imperialism is going too far. It is enough that the British car, pharma, steel, and other industries have been hit by Trump's mercantilism.
Rightmove faces '£1bn lawsuit' as estate agents claim say it is ripping them offRightmove is facing legal action from estate agents who claim online property portal is charging them excessive and unfair fees for listing homes.
Young's boss tells Reeves 'we need certainty and a growth plan'Pub group Young's will take a 'cautious' approach to future potential price hikes as a sharp rise in food costs exacerbates severe cost pressures facing UK hospitality.
Rolls-Royce eyes profit boost from SMR nuclear contract as US is 'disappointed' by snubUS ambassador Warren Stephens published a statement claiming Britain should choose 'a different path' in Wales.
Aviva sees sharp rise in equity release and annuity salesAviva shares fell on Thursday after the insurer's third quarter performance fell short of expectations despite a sharp rise in equity release and annuity sales.
Peugeot Polygon is a radical small concept car with many sides and a SQUARE steering wheelPeugeot has revealed its new Polygon Concept car and the tiny EV has a Hypersquare steering wheel and is built for personalisation. Here's everything we know so far....
Burberry hails 'green shoots' of recovery as sales return to growthBurberry has seen shop sales return to growth for the first time in nearly two years as the luxury brand's turnaround mission starts to bear fruit.
Why the cost of YOUR Uber is going up: Labour's 'taxi tax' could send fares soaring with 20% VAT hikeBosses at Uber, Bolt and Veezu - the biggest private vehicle hire apps in the UK - have written to Rachel Reeves urging her not to introduce the tax.
Avon cashes in on rising global defence budgets and fears over Russian chemical weaponsAvon, which went public in 1949 after supplying gas masks during the Second World War, said sales rose 14.1% to £239.4m in the year to September 30
Nationwide points the way to a revival of branch banking, says ALEX BRUMMERMaybe it's time for Debbie Crosbie, the chief executive of Nationwide, to be parachuted into one of the London listed high street banks.
Government drafts in the MILITARY to clear the nation's driving test backlogDefence driving examiners next year will be deployed to test centres in England with the longest waiting times to conduct an additional 6,500 practical driving tests per month.
Is the Government finally getting a grasp on the pothole epidemic? Road surface improvements are up 15%Motorists fed up of slaloming through a minefield of potholes on Britain's roads could see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Sonder goes bust: If you had a hotel booking, this is how to claim a refundCustomers could get their money back from their card provider or insurer, but not all of them will be able to make a claim.
The best paid jobs... and careers that saw the biggest pay rises this year: See how you compareOur exclusive analysis of official ONS data reveals which occupations far exceeded the average pay rise, with some scoring growth into the double-digit percentages.
'We can't tax ourselves to victory': Fuller's boss pleads for Chancellor to spare pubs in BudgetSimon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller's, said he was 'frustrated' by the lack of clarity and wants Reeves to avoid imposing 'further punitive financial measures' in this month's Autumn Budget .
Borrowing costs spike higher as Labour turmoil rattles bond marketsThe yield on UK gilts edged up as international investors demanded a higher rate of return for lending to the government.
BAE warns US government shutdown could derail booming salesBritish defence giant BAE systems has warned a prolonged shutdown of the US government could hinder booming trade, as military spending continues to grow globally.
Back first-time buyers, housebuilder Taylor Wimpey urges Government as Budget anxiety hits salesHousebuilder Taylor Wimpey has echoed calls for the Government to bolster support for buyers as weak affordability and Budget anxiety weigh on home sales.
Pound and gilt yields slide as gloomy unemployment figures bolster hopes of a Christmas rate cutUnemployment rose to 5% in the three months to September, the Office for National Statistics said, higher than the 4.9% expected by markets.
I don't know if it's a bubble or not, says SoftBank as it sells entire £4.4bn Nvidia stakeSoftbank, led by chief exec Masayoshi Son (pictured), has sold all its 32.1m shares in Nvidia amid growing anxiety over sky-high valuations.
FTSE 100 a whisker away from 10,000: London blue-chip index tipped to smash historic barrier 'within days'In another upbeat session for investors, London's blue-chip index topped 9900 for the first time before ending the day up 1.2% at 9899.6.
Heathrow records busiest October on record thanks to 'bumper half-term' as its runways near full capacityThe airport said 7.4m passengers passed through its four terminals last month. The hub noted a surge in demand for flights to European cities.
The madness of fiscal rules: Reeves's obsession is holding business back, says ALEX BRUMMERRachel Reeves is so intent on being the Iron Chancellor that the whole focus of her troubled 17-months at the Treasury has been about fiscal policy.
The great public-private pay divide: State employees scoop bumper deals as the rest of the workforce feels the pinchPublic sector workers are enjoying bumper pay deals at taxpayers' expense even as their private sector counterparts face a tightening squeeze.
Men bear brunt of jobs bloodbath as number out of work tops one million for first time in a decadeOfficial figures showed the jobless rate among men climbed to 5.4 per cent in the three months to September, up from 4.2 per cent when Labour came to power last summer.
Chancellor 'rules out' cut to pension tax-free lump sum - but it's too late for savers who already pulled out fundsThe Treasury's confirmation that the lump sum will remain fixed comes after months of speculation that the limit, as well as tax relief on pensions, could be at risk.
Princes Group eyes takeover targets as London debut bolsters 'firepower'Tinned tuna giant Princes Group is looking at acquiring other businesses after the firm's listing on the London Stock Exchange last week.
Wessex Water faces £11m levy over sewage and wastewater failuresOfwat said Wessex Water and its investors should brace themselves to fund a total enforcement package of £11m.
Collided with an animal on the road? Do you know which ones you legally need to report to police?Hitting an animal on the road can be a frightening as well as upsetting ordeal. But do you know when animals you are legally obliged to report to police?
Insurers pay out £200m to support businesses hit by cyber attacksData from insurers revealed a 230 per cent year-on-year jump in the amount paid to support businesses with cyber attacks, £138million more than in 2023.
Soaring cost of meat and fish weighs on food giant Hilton as customers cut backShares in food sourcing, processing and packaging giant Hilton plunged on Tuesday as soaring prices continue to weigh on demand for meat and fish.
Footsie hits ANOTHER record high as it closes in on 10,000 mark for first timeOn another bumper session for investors, London's blue-chip index rose more than 100 points in early trading on Tuesday to a peak of 9897.
Grocery price inflation eases as supermarkets ramp up promotional dealsSupermarkets are ramping up promotional deals to lure in cost-conscious shoppers ahead of Christmas, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Learner finally passes driving theory test at 75th attempt having spent over £1,700 on feesWith each test costing £23, the candidate eventually succeeded last year having forked out a cumulative £1,725 on examination costs alone.
Vodafone hikes dividend for first time in eight years after Three UK tie-upVodafone has upgraded its annual outlook for both earnings and cash flow after the telecoms giant returned to top-line growth in Germany in the second quarter.
Warren Buffett 'going quiet' as Wall Street legend prepares to retireLegendary Wall Street investor Warren Buffett is finally stepping away from his annual must-read letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of his retirement.
Investors dump billions in shares ahead of Budget amid tax raid fearsUK-based investors have dumped billions of pounds worth of shares amid Budget tax fears - as London's new Lady Mayor urged Rachel Reeves not to damage growth.
Why comedian Marcus Brigstocke spent 'silly money' buying the same motorhome TWICEBrigstocke, 52, explained that his beloved motorhome, which he used for touring, had been stolen in broad daylight from outside his house in South London.
Britain's television jewel ITV is under threat, warns ALEX BRUMMERSky is owned by Brian Roberts' US behemoth Comcast, so command and control would effectively pass to Philadelphia.
Housebuilder shares are sliding - consider hunting out some bargainsWill the Chancellor use her Budget to kick-start development and make home ownership more affordable? In which case, housebuilder shares could look like alluring bargains.
Diageo hires ex-Tesco boss in revival bid: Appointment of 'Drastic Dave' Lewis boosts sharesLewis, who served as Tesco CEO between 2014 and 2020, will be tasked with steering a turnaround of the Smirnoff vodka and Captain Morgan rum maker.
Shell ditches two North Sea windfarms in latest blow to Ed Miliband's net zero plansAny delay to the continued development of the two projects would be a serious setback for Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (pictured)..
A Drastic tonic for Diageo: New drinks boss should resist the urge to sell off heritage brands, says ALEX BRUMMERRarely do shares rise 5% on the appointment of a chief exec so the choice of 'Drastic' Dave Lewis as boss of Diageo raises expectations of a recovery.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Ofgem is letting down customersOn paper, it was supposed to ensure suppliers had enough capital to absorb future turmoil. But the regulator won't even publish a list of which companies fail its capital rules.
Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson: How I became a board game entrepreneurEdmondson is the Radio 1 DJ hosting a new Daily Mail podcast about celebrity money. Here he opens up on his own finances
One in 25 used cars bought this summer were electric as second-hand EV market growsBritons snapped up 80,614 used EVs between July and September, the SMMT confirmed in its latest market report.
The truck Jeremy Clarkson couldn't kill returns as an EV: Toyota unveils electric version of its 'indestructible' vehicleFamous for surviving an extreme destruction test at the hands of Top Gear some 20 years ago, a ninth-generation example with electric power has been revealed.
Barclay family sells Littlewoods owner The Very Group to US private equityThe Barclay family has sold online retailer The Very Group to US private equity after more than 20 years of ownership.
British Gas boss blasts regulator as it takes on 23,000 customers from collapsed rival Tomato EnergyThe boss of British Gas owner Centrica has warned more energy suppliers could implode as his firm takes on over 20,000 customers from a stricken rival.
SMALL CAP IDEA: UK equity trusts shake off gloom with double-digit returnsCapital continues to chase Silicon Valley valuations and the so-called 'Magnificent Seven' of US tech, but a quieter outperformance is unfolding much closer to home.
Punters 'ditching pubs' for fitness raves, says Applied Nutrition boss as protein sales soarApplied Nutrition boss Thomas Ryder said Brits are ditching clubs for fitness rave events.
How to plot your way through the inheritance tax minefield if you DON'T have childrenIf you're opposed to inheritance tax, you probably believe it's unfair to be forced to hand over hard-earned wealth to an undeserving Government.
GOLDEN PROSPECT PRECIOUS METALS: Investors may truly be sitting on a gold mineShares have risen by more than 140 per cent this year, but the fund's investment managers are convinced there are more gains to come on the back of a resilient gold price.
HAMISH MCRAE: Inflation timebomb is set to go off in the New YearI fear that inflation is much more deeply embedded than the Bank of England appreciates.
England's busiest property markets... and those where hardly ANYTHING is sellingA pretty market town in Leicestershire has been named the country's most active location for property sales.
Why is MoneyHelper ditching its useful directory of retirement financial advisers? STEVE WEBB repliesI'm concerned about the impact the closure of the Retirement Adviser Directory on 17 December will have on consumers looking for independent financial advice.
I was so proud when my daughter got a Saturday job... this is what you must teach your children about moneyAnyone who witnessed my joyous reaction when hearing my daughter had bagged her first job would have assumed it was I who got the gig.
Burberry to be quizzed over pace of revivalJoshua Schulman has vowed to return the brand to 'timeless British luxury', with a renewed focus on outerwear such as its £1,900 check-print coats.
Labour 'leaving firms in dark' over workers' rights BillThe group said it would like to have seen 'more engagement' from the Government over the policy which threatens to add billions to costs at a time when many are already struggling.
Chancellor in hot water for silence on looming pensions raidA parliamentary petition calling for assurances that retirement pots will not be targeted in the Budget easily reached the 10,000 signatures needed to draw a response from the Government.
Primark goes global as parent firm mulls £10bn splitOwner Associated British Foods will announce in April whether its retail arm will be spun out into a new entity, say sources close to the issue.
As Sky boss DANA STRONG eyes ITV, she reveals the secret of her successFor Strong, an enticing prospect might be blending ITV's heritage in free-to-air broadcasting with Sky's subscription-based model.
Tech stocks lose £750bn as AI bubble fears mountNasdaq shares are down almost 12 per cent on the week. Analysts are concerned that the estimated £1.1 trillion being pumped into the AI sector this year will not pay off.
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