
The £1.2billion tie-up of supermarket sandwich makers Greencore and Bakkavor is being probed by Britain's anti-trust watchdog.
Investment bankers at Barclays have been handling the deal in New York - where it is thought the firm could fetch more than in London.
After years plagued with economic issues and weak investor sentiment, is China's recent recovery an indication of brighter years ahead?
Sticking with raising the state pension according to the popular triple lock while keeping the bill affordable could be bad news for people in their 30s and younger.
Charlie Nunn (left) has piled further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves (right) ahead of her Mansion House speech to the City next week.
If Reeves had fiscal space, she could improve the competitive position of the City and strengthen equity culture by abolishing stamp duty on share trading.
You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.
Podcast platform Audioboom is targeting a record annual performance in 2025 after earnings skyrocketed in the group's second quarter.
This month Rob Dix takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.
The Rochdale-based shoes and clothing chain reported a record financial performance in the year to the end of January.
The latest Chinese car brand to arrive in the UK is Chery. China's largest car exporter will offer British buyers two SUVs this summer. The first will debut this week.
Revolut customers will now be able to invest in a stocks shares Isa and a range of ETFs in a few taps through their banking app starting from £1.
Tesla shares fell more than 7% - wiping around £50bn off its value, after the billionaire (pictured) said he would start his own political party.
John Lewis took top spot in a survey of 60,000 shoppers scoring 86.7 out of 100 while M&S scored 85.6 for food and 85.4 for fashion and homeware
Jaguar blames the winding-down of older models for a sharp slump in sales after announcing a rebrand as well as a new model - the OO (pictured).
We gave her the card for emergencies only, but now she's stuck, trying to pay it off with babysitting money while interest piles up at 26 per cent.
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The legendary Italian marque has revealed the new 500 Hybrid - a car it said just five years it would never produce.
Two more high street banks have announced mortgage rate cuts today in the latest round of home loan repricing.
UK government bonds endured a volatile week as initial doubts over the Chancellor's future and concerns about the country's finances rocked investor confidence.
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?
Next week's Mansion House speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves comes at a pivotal moment for the UK's small- and mid-cap ecosystem.
Ask Sir Jim Ratcliffe, retailer Sir Philip Green, F1 star Sir Lewis Hamilton et al. They voted with their feet long ago.
Shell shares traded lower on Monday morning after the energy giant flagged weaker trading across its integrated gas, upstream and chemicals businesses.
House prices remained flat last month, according to the latest figures from Halfax.
Could you confirm my pension contributions are deductible? Do you know if they deduct just the amount I pay in, or the full amount including the tax relief from HMRC?
A year ago, Labour swept into power with the promise of change after more than a decade of Conservatives in charge.
In nine days, and after months of speculation, we should finally find out the damage that the Government wants to inflict on our tax-friendly Isas.
As NS&I cuts the prize rate AGAIN, is it time for you to get out and invest elsewhere?
Inheritance tax is widely loathed. It's a tax on death, property and the natural desire to pass wealth down the generations.
I gave the required four months notice and claimed my pension, but so far I have received no payment and nothing to say when I will start receiving it.
Coming on top of the tariffs, a weaker currency will push up prices, and like the rest of us, Americans are feeling pretty battered by inflation.
For many years, Henry was the voice of the BBC's Test Match Special. Now he is in demand as an after-dinner speaker and regularly tours with sell-out one-man shows.
Gold bullion coins are having a moment and people have been rushing to snap them up. Last year, customers bought up more than £750million worth of gold bullion coins from The Royal Mint
The founder of HomeServe built his business into a £4billion FTSE 100 company. Now he wants to inspire other entrepreneurs to do the same.
The trust, part of the FTSE250 index, has generated returns over the past one and five years of 2.8 and 59.8 per cent respectively.
The biggest regrets buyers expressed included paying too much, picking the wrong location and choosing to buy a new-build.
Winning Wimbledon in 2013, Murray broke a 77-year drought, becoming the first British player to win the esteemed tournament since the days of Fred Perry.
As this year's water bill hasn't been sent to me yet, my credit report shows a £500 debt to the water company. Is this a problem?
Everyone on the full state pension will be forced to pay income tax as early as next year - even if they have no other income, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
As Britain sweltered in the hottest June on record, businesses and homeowners invested in technology to make our living spaces and offices more comfortable.
I moved house a few months ago and recently heard a noise in the loft. Upon inspection, I noticed some rat droppings. What can I do?
Sometimes six days a week, potential buyers login to the platform to watch Andrew Thomas open trading card packs, be it football, Disney, Marvel or Pokémon.
The Treasury-backed bank has launched new two, three and five-year bonds, and changed the rate on its Junior Isa. Are they any good?
Interactive Investor has extended its cashback offer for those opening or transferring a Sipp, meaning you now have until 31 July to take advantage of the deal.
Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.
While it may appear confidence-inspiring news for the market's switch to EVs, below the surface the figures tell a different story as private demand continues to wane.
Struggling to get a good night's sleep during this sweltering summer weather? You won't be the first person in Britain to have thought that perhaps it is time to invest in air conditioning.
I bought the toys in 1978 but recently saw that some were going for nearly £30,000 each. What do you think mine are worth?
Mum-of-three Claire Appleton, 42, built, painted and decorated her very own garden bar for £370 after sourcing materials on Amazon.
The researchers assessed the performance of stocks and shares versus house prices over the past century, and found investing is now winning out.
Green laning in 4x4s is the secret way to explore the UK's most spectacular landscapes. We explain the outdoor pursuit you should try.
Isas have been deemed too successful a savings product - the second best place to accumulate wealth after private pensions.
Ian Anker, 56, is one of a million 'self-mades' who are among the country's highest earners, but are less likely to invest.
Rightmove has crunched the numbers on the costliest and most affordable seaside spots in the country, based on average asking prices.
NatWest has launched a cash bonus for students who open its student current account. It will pay students £85 cash upfront if they open its student account.
A 13% increase in driver detail requests made by private parking firms in 2024-25 means an average of 27 charges are issued to motorists every minute.
I disputed the cash withdrawals but Revolut said I was 'responsible for the transaction' and it wasn't fraudulent.
Maintaining separated status for a prolonged period, sometimes for years after parting ways, is typically not advisable due to the financial risks, say lawyers.
The Zhejiang-based firm says that 'the move begins its commitment to delivering a diverse range of high-quality, accessible vehicles tailored for the UK'.
There is one simple trick you need to boost your wealth by tens of thousands of pounds - and it will only take you around half an hour a week.
Paul Barker (left) and his team at Auto Express have named an EV the best new car of 2025 - the fifth year running that a battery-powered model has taken the crown.
The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals remain below 4 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
A major bank has launched a £185 cash bonus for customers who move their current account to one of four specific accounts it offers.
A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.
Millions of households are bracing themselves for changes that will reduce their financial resilience and result in them paying higher tax bills.
The IFS is recommending sweeping changes to private and state pensions to create a system 'fit for the next generation', ahead of a pending Government review.
Rival buyers around the globe pushed the price of the three-bedroom flat in central London 'well above' the £15m asking price, according to the PrimeResi property website.
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Scarlette and Stuart Douglas talk to This is Money about the most common problems in homes sellers are struggling to shift.
Helen Garlick, main, runs a coastal writing retreat, Jane Keightley, top right,, is a tour guide Suzanne Noble, right, sings at venues across London.
We took our black labrador retriever Vicki to the vet because she had some lumps on her skin. Four of the lumps were of concern and needed removing.
The cash Isa is under threat as it has been revealed the Chancellor is set to cut the cash Isa allowance, which currently stands at £20,000 a year.
A Premium Bonds saver has won a £1m jackpot with a bond they purchased when The Full Monty (pictured) was dominating the box office.
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The nation's favourite savings product has just got a little less generous.
They were never credited to our account. I have spoken to the bank every week for the past month and had no support.
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The UK arm of the world's largest business organisation stated there was an 'urgent need' for reform of the rules governing trade finance, the financial instruments that facilitate global trade.
The mining company delivered 1.3 million tonnes of iron ore during the quarter ending March, compared to 2.1 million in the previous quarter.
The system offered former staff a lifetime 20 per cent discount if they had worked there for at least 10 years, but the firm was not able to check who exactly was using it.
James Cropper noted trading at its paper and packaging business was both ahead of the equivalent period last year and board forecasts.
A balance of 52 per cent of employers in the sector expect to see their workforce shrink between now and the end of September.
Marks & Spencer has traditionally been seen as a place to pick up certain items - from picnic food to bakery treats - rather than for basic grocery staples.
The UK Spirits Alliance said a British tradition of handing brands down through the generations could soon be a thing of the past as firms are being pushed to the brink by a barrage of cost increases.
Last week, she entered British banking's big league after orchestrating a £2.7 billion deal to buy high street bank TSB from fellow Spanish group Sabadell.
Richard Harpin, founder of HomeServe, built his domestic emergency repairs business into a £4 billion FTSE 100 company. Now he wants to inspire other entrepreneurs to do the same.
It follows other household names Tesco, the Co-op and Lidl, which are providing staff with bodycams to protect them from abuse and assaults.
Hussain said while firms were moving to the US to try to boost their value, there was no guarantee Wall Street's overperformance would last.
British businesses worth more than half a trillion pounds in total could quit the stock market, analysts have warned.
Sales are also expected to have soared by £1 billion to £7.2 billion in the 12 months to March, according to analysts' forecasts.
The electric car maker sold 7,719 vehicles to British motorists in June, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Pensioner Jill Churchyard, from Bromley, relocated to Perth in Western Australia with her family, aged 85, and admits she was worried about making such a huge move in her ninth decade.
In just a few months, the emerging markets of Asia, Europe and Latin America have undergone a radical change of image.
It comes amid reports that the drugs maker is considering moving its listing from the UK to the US in what would be a hammer blow to London's stock market.
They have agreed to minimum import prices in order to be excluded from hefty levies imposed on European shipments of brandy and wine-based spirits.
Yields ended the week at 4.56 per cent, up from 4.5 per cent the previous Friday.
I thought I could get my money back as I read that purchases made online come with a two-week 'cooling off' period - but my request was declined. Why?
The U-turns on welfare and winter fuel, together with likely revisions to OBR growth assumptions, suggest the opening of a £20billion to £30billion funding chasm to be closed in the autumn.
A recovery in housebuilding failed to prevent the UK's construction sector shrinking for the sixth successive month in June, a survey has reported.
Cutting the tax-free savings allowance from the current level of £20,000 could have a knock-on effect on the housing market, a mutual has warned.
Reviving UK investment is among the most pressing challenges facing Britain. Rachel Reeves plans to raise the issue in her Mansion House speech.
Rare earth elements are not rare in the Earth's crust, but they are seldom found in concentrated forms, making them expensive and environmentally challenging to extract.
The number of FTSE 100 shareholder rebellions more than doubled in the first half of 2025 as investors increasing rejected excessive executive pay.
Currys chief exec Alex Baldock (pictured) said the Government should 'think very carefully before they make the situation any worse'.
Shares in London-listed homebuilders fell on Friday after MJ Gleeson revealed a leadership overhaul of its homes business and lowered annual profit expectations.
If you are looking for advice on which washing machine is the most reliable, who is going to know better than the expert mechanics who fix them?
The firm has signed 17 leases and renewals since April 1, worth around £20.7m in rent a year. A further £7.7m worth of rent is under offer.
It's been calculated that a typical EV owner now has the rest of the year with 'free' running costs compared to those who drive combustion-engine models.
The boom in cities contrasted with seaside towns, where first-time buyer numbers flatlined thanks to soaring prices and poor connections.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves launched a City charm offensive in the wake of their victory, hoping to persuade businesses and investors to back their economic strategy.
As anxiety over the health of the London stock market spreads, the investment bank said it has enjoyed 'a strong start' to its new financial year.
Experts said the US figures closed the door on the possibility of the US Federal Reserve cutting rates at its next meeting at the end of this month.
The latest monthly S&P Global UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index report gave the industry a score of 52.8 for June, the best figure since August 2024 and above analyst forecasts of 51.3.
More than an estimated 100,000 motorists have been left unable to drive their cars after an urgent warning over a potential lethal fault with airbags.
Peel Hunt hailed fresh signs of life in the City as market conditions 'improve' and investor confidence proves 'increasingly resilient' in the face of global uncertainty.
The supermarket chain confirmed the closure last month, with its last trading day in less than three weeks.
The luxury retailer reported that its sales increased by 8 per cent at constant currency rates to £1.65billion in the year ending 27 April.
Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new cashback offer for those who sign up to its Active Savings platform, promising market-leading rates on fixed-term accounts.
The boss of Currys has warned the Chancellor that further tax hikes will hurt growth and jobs.
Around the world, the age at which someone can retire and claim a government pension is on the rise - but in one country it has fallen.
Birchall Tea, which launched in 2019, says it is on a mission to change the way the nation drinks their morning cuppa.
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Santander, led by Ana Botin (pictured), also hinted that the TSB brand could disappear from the High Street, though no decisions have been made.
It came as research from broker Peel Hunt showed the UK is on course for the biggest year of takeovers since 2021, after £74bn of offers so far this year.
AstraZeneca boss Sir Pascal Soriot (pictured) is thought to be mulling shifting its listing to New York due to growing frustration about UK rules.
Demand for the electric vehicles has plunged due to Musk's once-close ties to Donald Trump and his support for far-right parties across Europe.
The International Monetary Fund largely gave Britain a clean bill of health when it completed its annual inspection of the economy in May.
A study has listed the top five road trips that have accumulated the most shared photos posted on Instagram - with the most snapped of all clocking a massive 2.4 million hashtag mentions.
Group says Wimbledon must stop shuttling tennis players in 'dangerous supersized' Range Rover SUVs and instead force the likes of Emma Raducanu to take the tube or a bus.
Banking giant Santander has agreed to buy TSB in a deal worth up to £2.9billion. If approved the deal would see Britain's second largest bank created.
The Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza owner said the initial public offering of Travel Food Services (TFS) has a price band of 1,045 to 1,100 Indian Rupees per share.
Under the new model, butchers at Morrisons will cut meat at the start of the day into a number of different pre-packed sizes, enabling shoppers to select the cuts they want.
Nearly 400 jobs are at risk at Lotus as the car maker becomes the latest household name to look at slashing its workforce.
The computer vision technology firm said its Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system will be used in Mitsubishi's logistics, distribution and maintenance fleet.
Against the backdrop of war in Europe, rising global threats and transformational changes in the nature of warfare unfolding at a rapid pace.
Secure Trust Bank plans to cease activity in the motor finance market to focus on more profitable business after the sector was rocked by a commissions scandal.
Three in five drivers said they haggled with their insurer, with most doing so over the phone. And 61% of those who contacted their insurer got a discount.
The grey poplar tree - which is more than 150ft high - is due to be felled by Mark Palmer's neighbours because it obstructs their view.
Greggs shares fell sharply On Wednesday after Britain's biggest bakery chain warned profits would fall below levels achieved last year.
AstraZeneca chief executive Sir Pascal Soriot is reportedly considering the move due to growing frustration with the UK's rules on approving new medicines as well as a row over drug prices.
Ferrari bosses admitted that they had gone 'too far' in replacing physical knobs and buttons - confessing that well-heeled owners had voiced their displeasure 'very loudly'.
A property in Windsor is heading to auction this week, which will have particular appeal for Tudor history buffs.
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Santander boss Ana Botin (pictured) said the deal was financially attractive to shareholders and aligned with Santander's long-term objectives.
Boss Stuart Machin (pictured) told the retailer's AGM that he hopes to have the majority of the impact of the hack 'behind us' by August.
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc has secured her most ambitious deal to date on her fifth anniversary as chief exec of the insurance giant.
The Trump tax bill is full of wrinkles. The $3.3 trillion addition to US debt has hogged attention and led former presidential ally Elon Musk to declare it 'insane'.