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My daughter regrets paying over the odds for Oasis tickets. Can she get her money back? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy daughter sat for hours in an online queue to buy tickets to see Oasis (led by frontman Liam Gallagher (pictured) next year.
Glencore billionaire in court for corruption over payments to Nigeria and CameroonAlex Beard, who was head of oil at the Swiss commodities giant for more than a decade, will plead not guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court.
The amount you need for a comfortable retirement has SOARED in a year - and you may not have enoughThe UK ranks just 14th for retirement conditions among 44 developed countries around the world, in a comprehensive annual Global Retirement Index.
Pretty Little Things founder Umar Kamani returns 18 months after stepping downUmar Kamani (pictured with wife, Nada), who quit as chief exec in April 2023, said PrettyLittleThing has 'at times lost touch with what made it so special'.
EU in double victory over US tech titans: Apple hit with £11bn tax bill as Google is fined £2bnIn a boost for EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager (pictured), the ECJ ruled against the Silicon Valley titans in two long-running disputes.
AstraZeneca chief defends China business as staff are arrested in Beijing corruption crackdownAstrazeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot (pictured) said the company was taking the arrests of eight or nine employees 'very seriously'.
Choosing a junior savings account is far from child's play. Here are my tips: SYLVIA MORRISA host of banks and building societies offer accounts, under names such as Junior, Child or Young Saver. But they have very different uses.
Bank set for two more interest rate cuts this year amid cooling wage growthAverage weekly earnings in the three months to July were 5.1% higher than a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics.
How to stop Labour taking your inheritance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals the steps to take NOWInheritance tax could jump through the proverbial roof if Labour carries out its expected assault on inherited wealth in next month's Budget.
Astra faces a Chinese burn as Beijing puts Soirot to the test, says ALEX BRUMMERThe journey of AstraZeneca from struggling pharma lightweight under siege from Pfizer to Britain's most valuable company is remarkable.
MARKET REPORT: Oil below $70 for first time since Ukraine invasionBrent crude - the main London benchmark - fell 3.5% to as low as $69.32 a barrel. That was the lowest level since December 2021 before Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Gold miner Centamin snapped up in £1.9bn takeoverThe FTSE 250 firm's board yesterday said it will recommend that shareholders accept the £1.63 per share offer from South Africa's AngloGold Ashanti.
Schroders and Abrdn promote finance chiefs to top jobs in bid to revive their fortunesAbrdn said interim boss Jason Windsor would become its permanent chief exec following the departure of Stephen Bird in May.
Buyers of new 74-plate cars face incessant warning beeps from speed limiters - but you CAN turn it offSeptember is a bumper month for car sales, but buyers of 74 plate models need to know that their new motor is likely to bombard them with incessant beeping.
Give yourself the best chance of securing pension credit worth £3,900 - our essential guideThose who apply for pension credit now could be left waiting until spring before they receive any money, with no help during winter. Some have been waiting up to eight months.
I was fined £100 after I failed to master a parking app... even though I didn't park: SALLY SORTS ITI drove to visit wildflower meadows in May. The car park for it requires you to use the RingGo payment app. I tried 3 times and failed so parked elsewhere- but now I've got a £100 fine.
Huge surge in women investing in gold - here's how and the three reasons whyBullionByPost said that women now make up an all-time high of 20 per cent of its customer base, up by 150 per cent in the past four years.
Serica Energy could slash investment amid 'punitive' taxesNorth Sea oil and gas production is currently taxed at a headline rate of 75 per cent, which includes a 35 per cent Energy Profits Levy (EPL) introduced two years ago.
I'm still working at 75 - mid-life shirkers should get back to work and do the same, says ALEX BRUMMERAt a party this summer, I was greeted by a finger-wagging acquaintance.I expected a dressing down for some sin on these pages. Instead, I was berated for still being at my keyboard - at 75
Mortgage arrears at a decade high, says Bank of England as higher interest rates hit householdsThe level of mortgage arrears has reached the highest level in 10 years, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England.
Wickes profits plunge as customers cut back on expensive installationsThe home improvement retailer, which runs around 229 sites across the UK, reported its adjusted pre-tax profits dived by 24.8 per cent to £23.4million in the six months ending 29 June.
Investor tells FTSE 250 office space group IWG to quit London for the US to boost shareholder returnsLondon-listed office space supplier IWG is facing pressure from a top investor to quit the FTSE 250 in favour of a US listing.
Metro Bank quietly axes fee-free spending in Europe on its current account - here's where to switchThe rules, which changed late last month, mean customers are now charged 2.99% fee on all debit card transactions outside of the UK.
How to spot a FTSE takeover target: The undervalued shares that could attract a bid...Listed UK companies have become prime takeover targets in recent years, with foreign buyers eyeing potential bargains trading on the London Stock Exchange.
State pension in line for a £460 rise to £11,960 next April, as millions are set to lose Winter Fuel PaymentsThe full flat rate state pension will hit £230.05 a week. People who retired before April 2016 on the old basic state pension should get £176.30 a week.
Cardiff chipmaker IQE swings to profit - but shares slide amid uneven market recoveryBritish chipmaker IQE swung to a profit in the first half of the year as demand for its semiconductor wafers continued to recover.
What is the state pension triple lock - and why is it due to rise £902?The triple lock pledge means the state pension should increase every year by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent.
How Britain really ended up with its debt headache: ALEX BRUMMERKeir Starmer doesn't much like the House of Lords and plans to cut it down to size. Yet it will be hard for him to ignore a report by the economic affairs committee.
One in three keep most of their money in current accounts - despite far better savings rates on offerHolding savings in a bank account is bad news for most savers, as they will either earn very low or no interest on their savings.
I've been told I no longer need a seat belt Medical Exemption Certificate from my GP - is this true?Please can you tell me whether the GP issue seat belt Exemption Certificates are still legally required in light of new legislation with AI cameras to check on seat belt wearing?
Should self-employed be auto-enrolled into pensions when they file annual tax returns?The IFS says 52% of self-employed workers have no private pension savings whatsoever, and the status quo is not fit for purpose.
How does Cadbury create a new bar - and should its chocolate be stored in the fridge? We visit Bournville as it celebrates its 200th birthdayWith so much heritage behind Cadbury, and a devoted following for its products, creating new products and dispensing with old ones isn't a simple process
Solar panel installations in Britain slump with a cold summer to blameOver 80,000 solar panels were installed on UK homes throughout the first seven months of 2024, a 19% reduction on the 106,000 installed during the same period of 2023.
Government WILL conduct independent probe into root cause of rise in drivers being dazzled by headlightsAn RAC campaign highlighting the issue also triggered a petition - signed by more than 14,000 people - which forced ministers to agree to look into the root cause.
Barclays and TSB latest major lenders to cut mortgage rates - including 5% deposit dealsMortgage rate cuts are being announced on almost a daily basis as lenders continue to reprice their home loan deals.
Scottish Widows hoping to drive pension engagement among younger people with £100m digital investmentThe life insurance and pensions firm said it is investing £100m to improve its digital offering, including launching its TikTok channel.
The hidden pitfalls of student tenancies that could end up costing YOU a packet - and how to stop your children leaving you with a huge billEvery September parents pile car boots high with duvets and toasters to take their offspring to university. But beware of pitfalls tied to second year accommodation that could cost you dear.
Trading 212 cuts its Isa to 5% but it's still the best buy tax-free rate on offerSavings rates have plummeted since the Bank of England cut the base rate to 5% last month.
The way to beat inheritance tax - but what's the catch? This is Money podcastInheritance tax can be avoided by giving more away in your lifetime but you must live for seven years after the gift, except for with this little-known loophole.
I can't sell my leasehold flat because the freeholder refuses to sign the paperwork: What can I do?Every time I find a buyer the freeholder refuses to sign any paperwork so the sale falls through.
I'm worried that means-tested pensions might come in before I retire - how likely is it? STEVE WEBB repliesI am concerned that those in power at the moment will say I can't have my state pension because I have over 50k in the bank.
How YOU can retire with investments worth £1million - and it's more achievable that you'd thinkA £1m investment portfolio by retirement may sound a pipe dream. But with planning and regular savings, it is more achievable than you might think.
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.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: The winter fuel payment axe is scandalous. Shame on the BBC for what it's said about it...How disgraceful of the BBC to help Labour with its broadcasts 'revealing' details of the inflation-busting pension rise.
ROCKWOOD STRATEGIC: Boss of trust views his job as 'hunting for truffles in the forest'The investment trust Rockwood Strategic is a rare breed: A fund that buys some of the UK's smallest listed stocks whose shares are bombed out in the expectation of them bouncing back.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Lawyers at Knights ditched partnership and reaped the profitLed by chief executive David Beech, Knights was the first commercial law firm to become a company when regulation changed in 2012.
Thriller writer Lee Child: I'd like to keep my cash in a coffee tin buried in the back yardThriller writer Lee Child is best known for his Jack Reacher novels which have sold more than 100 million copies globally.
Invest in defence of the West! Financial experts reveal the stocks that could build you a war chestFor the big defence companies in the UK, Europe, and the United States, it is bonanza time. We asked experts to identify defence-related stocks investors should consider.
What could really happen to pensions in the Budget? The potential raids YOU need to know aboutHow likely are the rumoured pension raids to happen, what are the problems they would cause - and how would they affect you?
High-flying markets are jittery and a tumble will hit UK investors too, says HAMISH MCRAETo judge by the anguished reports from market commentators, the US financial community was waiting with bated breath on Friday for the non-farm payroll figures.
ALEX BRUMMER: The real cost of Rachel Reeves' secret social care raidRachel Reeves, in her 'Fixing the Foundations' audit of the public finances on July 30, axed, without warning, proposed changes to social care.
Bid to land honour for timeshare claims boss beggars belief, says TONY HETHERINGTONJournalists receive press releases every day, but it is not often that one takes the breath away. One landed on my desk, headlined 'Honours List recognition demands for Henley consumer hero'.
Bank bosses brace for Downing Street meeting as windfall tax fears mountChief executives of some of Britain's biggest lenders are expected to attend the summit with Rachel Reeves in Downing Street on Thursday, The Mail on Sunday has been told.
RAY MASSEY: Motor industry reaction to Government edicts mirrors Oasis ticket furoreManufacturers who face fines for failing to hit ZEV quotas are now reducing, or rationing, the supply of in-demand petrol and hybrid cars.
Fuel duty hike would have 'devastating impact on the economy and society's most vulnerable', AA warns ChancellorThe motoring body says there is overwhelming evidence that any increase would not just impact drivers, but be a hammer blow to low-income households and the voluntary care sector.
House prices see biggest annual rise since November 2022House prices rose in August, according to Halifax, recording the biggest annual increase in home value for almost two years.
Visa launches new account-to-account payments service and says it'll save Britons billions of poundsA new account-to-account payments service will be available from Visa from early 2025. We look at how it works.
Bank of Dave on what you MUST do to keep your phone safe - as he goes 'catching baddies' with London policeDave hit the streets with Sergeant Stu Ford, part of the team that this year apprehended Sonny Stringer - one of the most notorious London phone thieves.
British Isa plans to encourage investment in London-listed stocks looks set to be scrappedThe Government is said to be planning to drop plans for a British Isa over fears it could 'complicate' the market.
What measures have supermarkets introduced to help tackle shoplifting?Retailers are taking matters into their own hands as they introduce new, wide-ranging measures to crack down on organised criminals targeting their stores.
Tenants in rent arrears set to rise, landlords warned - as prices keep going upRises in rental prices continue to outpace growth in people's incomes, putting a strain on household budgets according to a major tenant referencing firm.
O2 is chasing my 86-year-old dad for £169 debt after he was scammed: CRANE ON THE CASEHe was told to cancel his direct debit until the fraud was resolved - but now O2 says he has disappeared from its computer system and we can't pay the bill.
Britons HAVEN'T been unfairly debanked, regulator says - but the truth is hidden by lack of records...The FCA regulator repeated earlier findings that it had found no evidence of unfair debanking, but could not say this with 100% certainty.
Government believes state pension will rise £400 due to triple lock, reports claimAccording to Treasury calculations reportedly seen by the BBC, the full state pension will be increased by average earnings figures.
NS&I quietly cuts its 5.15% bond on offer to 250,000 savers after five weeks... just as SYLVIA MORRIS warnedNS&I quietly cut the astounding 5.15% rate it was offering to more than a quarter of a million savers on Friday.
The ultimate guide to winning toxic disputes with your neighboursThe hottest topic in my mail bag, on my radio talk show and online undoubtedly is upset with neighbours. By the time the issue is shared with me, it has usually escalated.
Three 'fairer' ways to reform Winter Fuel Payments as five in six poorer pensioners stand to lose outWinter Fuel Payments were severely cut back by chancellor Rachel Reeves in July. But analysis has found that most poorer pensioners will lose out.
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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BUSINESS LIVE: Wage growth eases to 5.1%; Abrdn confirms new CEO; Centamin set for $2.5bn takeoverThe FTSE 100 closed down 64.86 points at 8205.98. Among firms with updates today are Abrdn, Centamin, Schroders, Wickes, Serica Energy and IQE.
Virtual Insanity! Rare Aston Martin once owned by Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay to go under the hammer for £400,000An extremely rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-pack is expected to fetch up to £400,000 when it goes under the hammer this month. It was owned by Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay.
Beauty brands that could make YOU a fortune: As Warren Buffett joins the fray, our expert reveals how to cash in on cosmeticsDoes the fall in sales of cosmetics disprove the once reliable lipstick index? Or are shoppers merely choosing skincare and perfume (like YSL's Libre, promoted by Dua Lipa, pictured) instead?
FTSE 250 gold miner Centamin set for £1.9bn takeoverUnder the terms of the deal, Centamin shares are each valued at 163 pence, a 36.7 per cent premium to the group's closing share price on 9 September.
Burberry in crisis as shares plummet to 15-year low: Pressure on new bossShares plunged as much as 8% to the lowest level since 2009 after analysts warned its status as a major player in the industry was under threat.
Aldi plots new stores to take on rival Asda as profits soar and sales hit record highAldi's UK and Ireland chief executive, Giles Hurley, said he wants more shops 'across the length and breadth' of Britain amid a battle for market share.
Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer Sarah Burton gets top job at GivenchySarah Burton will take the role at the LVMH-owned fashion house after stepping down from Alexander McQueen last year.
MARKET REPORT: TGI Fridays owner Hostmore on the brink as stock falls 90%In a spectacularly bleak update to the stock market, TGI Fridays-owner Hostmore dropped a series of bombshells that left investors stunned.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary urges air traffic chief to step down after Gatwick chaosRyanair boss Michael O'Leary (pictured) urged Martin Rolfe, chief executive of the National Air Traffic Services, to step down.
Former Pizza Express chairman Luke Johnson takes over at struggling Revolution BarsLuke Johnson, who later ran Patisserie Valerie, will join the cocktail bar and restaurant chain as it pushes ahead with a cost-cutting mission.
Northvolt prepares job cuts as demand for electric cars stallsIn yet another blow to the industry, Northvolt said it would scale back its commitments and drive down costs in the face of a 'challenging' market.
BUSINESS LIVE: C&C earnings in line with forecasts; Computacenter profits slump; Barratt forms joint ventureThe FTSE 100 closed up 89.37 points at 8270.84. Among the companies with updates today are C&C Group, Aldi, Entain, Computacenter, and Barratt.
Unilever finally ditching Russian business after years of criticismThe consumer giant sparked outrage by refusing to pull out of the country in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine over two years ago.
Barratt partners with Homes England and Lloyds Bank to build thousands of new propertiesThe firm said potential development opportunities would 'include large brownfield developments, as well as new garden village style communities'.
Ladbrokes owner Entain sees forecast-beating online gaming sales growthThe gambling giant revealed its online net gaming revenues in the UK and Ireland had rebounded to growth quicker than expected during the second half of the fiscal year.
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I'm disabled and can't work, how do I build up a state pension? STEVE WEBB repliesI have looked at my state pension and I have 32 qualifying years but am still a few years short of the full pension which obviously would help me enormously.
THE MERCHANTS TRUST: City stalwart finds value in strong firms that have fallen out of favourThe trust is managed by Allianz Global Investors and benefits from a steady hand at the tiller in Simon Gergel, who has been in charge of investment for more than 18 years.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Dig for gold with stocks that haven't kept up with the priceMining stocks could put a shine on your portfolio as US interest rates fall and banks buy the precious metal.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Zigup keeps expats in the driving seatDarlington-based Zigup offers just the thing for hither-and-thither travellers - keenly priced, long-term car rental.
Tennent's Lager maker C&C Group sees earnings in line with forecastsThe Dublin-based company expects to report €39million to €41million in underlying operating profits for the six months ending August.
Aldi UK sees sales reach record levels and says it will open 23 more stores before the end of the yearThe supermarket unveiled plans to invest £800m in more than 20 new stores by the end of the year.
Hundreds of jobs at risk if Three UK-Vodafone merger gets green lightA deal between the two rivals would create the UK's largest mobile firm with an estimated value of £15billion.
Ed Miliband review threatens nuclear power plant planThe construction of a third large-scale gigawatt plant at Wylfa in Anglesey could be affected.
ALEX BRUMMER: Private equity bosses must pay upLabour is committed to levy taxes on those who can afford to pay. Among the known targets for Rachel Reeves in her October 30 Budget are the private equity barons.
Asos sells Topshop to Danish billionaire despite higher offer from SheinAsos revealed it has agreed to sell a 75 per cent stake in Topshop and Topman to its largest shareholder, Heartland, which is owned by Anders Holch Povlsen, for £135m.
Manchester is the world's fast fashion capital - and tailor-made for Shein's new hubHome to Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing and Missguided, Manchester is at the sharp end of the fashion industry - selling glamorous clingy dresses for as little as £10.
Labour needs to extend the £2 bus fares cap, says Stagecoach boss Claire MilesStagecoach is on a journey that is about to come full circle. At the wheel for this new adventure is Claire Miles.
De Beers London float loses its shine amid weak demand for natural diamondsA De Beers spokesman told The Mail on Sunday it was working on a potential listing and a sale of the business as 'both options are very much on the table'.
Royal Mail investors left baffled by takeover vote amid fears Czech Sphinx is buying on the cheapAnother storm of protest is rising over the controversial takeover of Royal Mail by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Bumper US interest rate cut 'on a knife edge'Analysts said the latest jobs figures offered little clarity on whether the Fed would cut rates by the usual 0.25 percentage points - or opt for a more aggressive 0.5 percentage point reduction.
NS&I can't find the account I opened for my goddaughter 18 years ago - is the £2k lost forever?I opened an NS&I account for my goddaughter when she was born and put money it in every month. She has now turned 18 but NS&I has said it can't trace the account.
After Warren Buffett buys a cosmetics stake... sniff out a beauty bargainIf Buffett's intervention has made you consider a makeover of your portfolio, here are some of the names that could add polish.
Tata Steel's Port Talbot counting on £500m rescue dealBusiness Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will give the Government's backing for an agreement similar to the one thrashed out under the Tories.
Kylie Minogue's wine on sparkling form this summer as sales hit £9.6mSales of the Aussie singer's were 25 per cent higher than sales between June and August last year.
Industry woe for 'the sick man of Europe' GermanyIn a report that stoked fears that Europe's biggest economy is on course for another quarter of decline, official figures showed production fell 2.4 per cent in August.
MARKET REPORT: Burberry hits 14-year low after Footsie exitOn another dismal day for investors, the company's stock fell 5.2 per cent, or 33p, to 604.4p, the lowest level since May 2010.
ALEX BRUMMER: Wall Street storm warning as US economy heads for slowdownThere is rising concern that America's buoyant economy is heading for a
slowdown, if not recession.
Hospitality tycoon Richard Caring nears £1bn deal to offload The IvyThe so-called 'King of Mayfair' is set to sell the Ivy Collection - which runs dozens of sites across the UK - to London-based investment firm Si Advisors.
Switching broadband to get MUCH quicker with new 'one touch' service: Here's what you need to knowUnder the long-awaited new service, customers simply have to tell their new provider they want to switch - and they will do the rest.
Car crashes peak at this particular time of day, according to insurance claims data - and it's NOT rush hourAllianz says last year it received the highest volume of claims for motor collisions during the weekday at this specific time...
Darktrace boss and co-founder Poppy Gustafsson departsPoppy Gustafsson is standing down with immediate effect 11 years after helping set up Darktrace, which uses AI in software to protect organisations against cyber threats.
BUSINESS LIVE: House prices up 4.3%; Virgin Money takeover given green light; Berkeley on track to hit guidanceAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are Berkeley Group Holdings, Nationwide, GSK, and Next 15 Group.
Nissan car factory workers at the Sunderland plant learn sign language to support deaf colleaguesFollowing a review carried out by site operators, the department backed a proposal to learn sign language to improve working efficiency, safety and inclusivity.
Why buying a new car on finance might knock your mortgage chancesCoventry Building Society says a borrower on a typical salary of £35,500 without credit commitments can get a home loan of £156,000.
Nationwide's £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money set to be completed in early OctoberBoth the PRA and FCA have given their 'requisite consent' to the £2.9bn tie-up, the two lenders announced to investors.
I've inherited a £600,000 bungalow - should I sell it or sit on it?We don't want to be landlords so initially planned to sell the home - but I've recently read about how in-demand bungalows are and am wondering if we should wait for its value to increase.
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso gets the keys to his £2.5million Aston Martin ValkyrieTwo-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso's took delivery of his one-of-a-kind F1-inspired £2.5m Aston Martin Valkyrie.
Chinese police quiz AstraZeneca employees over drug importsBloomberg reported that police were investigating the collection of patient data and importing unlicensed drugs, including a cancer treatment.
Primark's UK sales set to fall at faster rate following wet summerAssociated British Food (ABF) warned Primark's UK sales were on course to be down by around 3.1 per cent in the fourth quarter to September 14.
Labour tax hikes will clobber UK economy, warns businessLloyd's of London's boss has urged the new Labour Government to be 'sensible' as speculation swirls over possible rises in capital gains tax, inheritance tax and National Insurance.
Royal Mail takeover deal is a quagmire, says ALEX BRUMMERRoyal Mail is a company in difficulty, faced with a fast-shrinking market for the letter post, competition from ambitious rivals and a tortured relation with the Union.
Mortgage rate cuts continue as Santander reduces home loan costsFrom tomorrow, the lender will be reducing a number of fixed rate deals for both new and existing borrowers.
MARKET REPORT: Barratt eyes reforms to tackle housing shortageGovernment plans to tackle a 'chronic' housing shortage have been welcomed by Barratt Developments even as it slashed the number of properties it built by 3,000.
Jet2 lifted by package holiday demand amid 'softer' flight-only yieldsJet2 said its package holiday pricing had remained 'resilient' and 'continued to show a modest increase on last year'.
Vistry preps £130m buyback as housebuilder's profits riseThe FTSE 250 housebuilder, formerly called Bovis Homes Group, intends to begin the repurchase this month and complete it by its annual general meeting in May 2025.
Petrol prices FALL to a three-year low - could it mean a fuel duty hike in the Budget is imminent?The average price of unleaded fell to a three-year low of 139.5p a litre, AA data shows.
Tech funds suffered in an uncertain August, as investors searched for safe havensWhile markets eventually recovered much of their losses in time for the end of the month, August kicked off with a shaky start.
Rowan Atkinson's 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi is heading to auction - here's how much the desirable hot hatch could sell forLike a number of hot hatches from the same generation, the price of these increasingly rare cars has been soaring in the last few years.
North Sea oil firm EnQuest slams 'windfall tax without windfall conditions'EnQuest has finally returned to profitability after suffering two consecutive years of losses largely as a result of the UK's energy profits levy (EPL).
The risks you take when buying cheap Chinese tyres for your car: Test reveals extent of longer braking distances with budget rubberOpting for cheaper Chinese tyres can mean additional stopping distances equivalent to the length of a double-decker bus.
Record level of former rental homes up for sale as more landlords head for the exitLandlords appear to be selling up in their droves, according to the latest figures from Rightmove.
EV sales EXCEED government targets for the first time - but it comes amidst claims manufacturers are rationing petrol car availability to avoid finesThe achievement has been tainted by reports that car makers are limiting availability and delivery of new petrol cars to artificially inflate EV sales and meet ZEV mandate targets.
How two little fence panels cost Katherine and Graham their £45,000 life savings... and one Sunday evening in a police cellAccording to the estate agent's particulars, the three-bedroom dormer bungalow occupies 'a serene spot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac . . . in the heart of a charming coastal village'.
Lloyd's of London enjoys best underwriting profits since 2007The commercial insurance marketplace revealed its combined ratio - the difference between written premiums and payouts - improved to 83.7 per cent in the first half of 2024.
Are all heat pumps noisy? I spent a week with one and it drove me madHeat pumps have clear benefits when it comes to producing greener electricity - but they do have some potential drawbacks, and one is noise.
We want to give away surplus income to beat inheritance tax - what are the rules?We are considering reducing our potential £45,000 inheritance tax bill by making regular annual gifts from our joint current bank account.
It would take the bravest of hearts to keep buying shares at current valuations, says ALEX BRUMMERThe meltdown in Nvidia stock is an important straw in the wind for equity markets.
Nvidia boss loses £20bn in record stock routThe boss of Nvidia is nursing losses of over £20bn as shares tumble from their all-time high.
Investors continue to pull cash from UK funds amid Labour gloomLabour's 'gloomy statements' about the UK economy threaten to weaken a fragile appetite for London stocks, a report warned yesterday.
M&S signs up star designer in battle with John LewisMarks & Spencer has vowed to give its homeware business a makeover after a successful fashion revival.
AA launches Vixa 'wellness' app for cars to track its health - here's how it worksThe AA has launched a new 'wellness' app for cars that uses the vehicle's data as a 'diagnostic tool' - like a Fitbit for cars.
We should accept the high street as we knew it is dead thanks to soulless out-of-town 'retail parks' says LEE BOYCEIf you secretly shop on Chinese retail websites and regularly frequent out of town retail parks, you cannot moan about the 'death' of the high street.
Car makers build green vehicles 'no one wants' to meet eco targets, says dealership chain bossCar makers are being forced to build vehicles drivers 'don't want' to meet green targets, one of the country's biggest dealership chains has warned.
Mortgage rates return to pre-Liz Truss era as NatWest launches new dealThe lowest fixed rate mortgages have fallen to levels not seen since Liz Truss was Prime Minister, after NatWest launched a new five-year deal.
Would you get hit by a Labour Budget tax raid? This is Money podcastWith a promise not to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance, VAT and corporation tax, how will Labour get extra cash in - and what could it cost you?
BUSINESS LIVE: Barratt Developments profits slump; M&G investors pull £1.5bn; Direct Line misses half-year forecastsAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are M&G, Barratt Developments, CAB Payments, Segro, Direct Line, and Hilton Food Group.
Chapel Down boss reveals departure as winemaker's sales and profits fallAndrew Carter joined England's biggest wine producer as CEO three years ago, but will leave his role during the first half of 2025 to run cask ale brewer Timothy Taylor.
Hilton Food Group profits jump amid volume growth in core meatsThe food packaging giant revealed its adjusted pre-tax profits climbed by 37.8 per cent at constant currency levels to £33.5million in the six months ending June.
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