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Top savings fixes plummet as banks gear up for rate cuts and the BudgetTop one and two-year fixed-rate bonds have plummeted according to Moneyfacts Compare.
One in TEN pubs at risk of imminent closure with far more in danger than a year ago...Analysis by accountancy firm Price Bailey shows that 11 per cent of the total number of pubs is at significant risk of going bust.
Citroen 2CV with just 550 miles on the clock and 'remarkable love story' heads to auction with £20k estimateWith just over 550 miles on the clock the 2CV being sold at a Birmingham auction has a 'remarkable tale of love' between a father and his daughter...
House prices rise 4.7% annually in September with typical home now just £108 below 2022 peak, Halifax saysHouse prices rose for the third month in a row in September, according to the latest figures from Halifax.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Ilika's Goliath solid-state battery a game changer for electric vehiclesElectric vehicles are constantly improving, but there's no doubt these ever-evolving petrol and diesel alternatives still face scrutiny from consumers.
Is it safe to drive through flood water - and what's the best way?'I need to drive my daughters to school on a country lane that has a stretch where it regularly floods in heavy rain. How do I know if it's safe for me to drive my car through it?'
Where will your tips go now - and what is a tronc? The new tipping law's winners and losersLegislation that came into force last week will mean that all tips will need to be given to employees monthly, but what will this mean in practice?
BT says new AI tech is stopping 5m scam and spam calls a month - here's howBT is using AI-powered technology to beat scammers at their own game by blocking spam calls and flagging scam ones.
The 50p coin now rarer than the Kew Gardens one - have you found it in your change?The Royal Mint has announced that the 50p Atlantic Salmon is now the rarest coin in circulation.
Best super fast broadband deals for the cheapest priceIf you're looking for a new broadband deal offering speedier internet without breaking the bank, there are four deals currently available that fit the bill.
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?
Why not dress for success? How we look at work matters: RUTH SUNDERLANDBusiness leaders, like politicians are visible on a global stage and could be great ambassadors for British style.
Retail titans urge Chancellor to cut business rates by a fifthMore than 70 high street bosses called on the Rachel reeves to cut retail property taxes amid fears of shop closures.
I kept my purse empty to encourage my kids to work, says Lady Astor - Sam Cam's entrepreneur mumAt 76, OKA founder Lady Annabel Astor intends to set up another business, though has not yet decided what - and says she will wait until after the Budget.
We can afford to live in the UK but not to die here - non-doms fear IHT raid as Italy says: 'move here'A flat-rate lump sum levy each year could be the solution to the challenges facing Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her plan to squeeze more tax from 'non-doms'.
Employers hit brakes on hiring amid Labour gloomNew research shows that bosses held off on recruitment in September due to unclear government policy.
Green agenda slams brakes on UK growth, warns car industryThe economy is being hampered by disruption caused by the switch to electric vehicles, which has sent the car industry into reverse.
Etoro launches disruptive portfolio with Cathie Wood's Ark InvestThe portfolio will focus on innovating companies operating in the technology, healthcare and sustainability sectors, that are looking to deliver high growth.
I put £750 a month in a pension for my son - how does tax relief work? STEVE WEBB repliesI am a higher rate tax payer. Can the additional tax relief be claimed or is it calculated at the basic rate which is my son's rate of tax?
Will price hike herald end of post as we know it?The first-class postage rise could lead to a 'doom spiral of decline' for Royal Mail, warned the Greeting Card Association (GCA)
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.
My Saga home insurance has rocketed 554%: JEFF PRESTRIDGE investigatesNina Stratford makes a decent living from acting. Yet it seems her career is now counting against her when it comes to home insurance she has had with Saga since 2022.
Should we follow France's lead and tax the rich more? HAMISH MCRAEThe new French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier has confirmed rumours of higher taxes in France - but could we follow suit?
Did my 94-year-old dad's cannabis investment 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?
Parking apps RingGo and PaybyPhone see profits soarThe 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.
Britain's best dividends: These 15 shares have paid out more for 20 years, reveals MIDASOur Midas columnist reveals the elite group of UK companies that have become dividend heroes, paying out more every year for 15 years - and in some cases longer.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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'.
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.
Mortgage rate cuts: These five major banks are slashing home loan costsFive more mortgage lenders have today announced cuts to home loan prices.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'?
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.
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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How investors are backing high-risk start-ups to shield themselves from Labour's tax raidWorries savers are pouring money into risky schemes designed to support British start-ups in an attempt to foil the expected Budget tax raid.
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.
What is the most popular car in YOUR postcode? From Range Rovers in leafy Chelsea to Citroens in Cornwall, our interactive map reveals all...Motorists living in urban areas miles away from the countryside in areas such as Knightsbridge and Mayfair are more likely to own high-end SUVs such as Range Rovers than those in the country.
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.
EDENTREE RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE EQUITY: Fund backing a greener futureEdentree is an asset manager which specialises in responsible and sustainable investing. There are no gimmicks or whiffs of greenwashing.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
