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I lost £104,000 to a crypto scam but kept it secret for years out of shame: SALLY SORTS ITI was tricked into a crypto investment by a broker called WorldTradeCenter.
I only realised the promotion was fake after handing over £110,000.
Janice, 80, limits cups of tea, is scared to flush the loo and has banned baths and hosepipes - so why has Thames Water put UP her bill 170%?Despite dramatically cutting back on her water use, Janice Deas (pictured) has seen her bills rise by as much as 170% since October.
Bunzl boosted by Brazilian deal: Footsie distribution giant announces revenues are set to riseBunzl saw shares inch higher yesterday as a result, adding 0.3%. It also announced a deal to buy Brazilian food packaging business Solupack.
How much money will YOU retire on? Use this simple calculation to find out (and it's good news for lower earners!)Here, we explain how to work out your own retirement income target - and then how to do a vital second reality check to ensure it will be enough.
It's full-steam ahead as cruise industry thrives amid bumper demand for tours around the British IslesSaga cheered a 'strong start' to the year for its cruise business while also revealing it is set to launch new savings products in a tie-up with NatWest.
Relief for Britain's car industry as it is confirmed Trump tariffs will be cut from 27.5% to 10%Donald Trump has signed an executive order which means the sector will escape the levies being imposed on car makers in other countries.
Middle East crisis clouds outlook for interest rates: Bailey sounds alarm amid stagflation fearsOil prices retreated from a spike earlier in the week amid rapidly changing developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Unfair march of tech giants: Google and Amazon are suffocating Britain, says ALEX BRUMMERGoogle has embedded itself in all our lives. It is difficult to imagine a world without the instant information from its AI enabled search engine.
Premium Bond rates are plummeting -so with easy-access Isas offering 4.5% jump ship NOW, says SYLVIA MORRISNS&I is cutting the prize fund rate on Premium Bonds and savers now need to seriously reconsider whether to hold on to theirs.
Pension funds told to back UK companies or face a tax raid in the autumn BudgetGovernment figures show just 20% of a typical workplace pension pot is invested in the UK - down from 50% a decade ago - with 8% in equities.
Should I rush out to fill up my car with petrol now as Israel-Iran tensions continue?With the situation between Israel and Iran remaining volatile, drivers will be asking themselves if now is the best time to fill up with fuel while prices are low.
I bought some shelving online before being sent a letter that said I had to pay a hidden customs charge. What should I do? DEAN DUNHAM repliesI bought a shelving unit online and have received a letter saying I have to pay customs duty as the goods are being shipped from China. I had no idea - what are my rights?
Nationwide changes mortgage rules to let first-time buyers buy new builds with just a 5% depositMany banks and building societies ask for a minimum deposit of 10% or more when buying a new build, as the properties can fall in value in the first few years.
Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tablesThis is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.
My wife's new higher salary has made me depressed and less confident. What can I do? VICKY REYNAL answersI am 46 and have been in a management role at the same firm for ten years. A year ago I started to feel quite low - less confident, more withdrawn from friends and arguing more with my wife.
British firms are already reaping the benefits of AI, says LloydsBritish firms are set to ramp-up investment in artificial intelligence over the next year, with four in five early adaptors already enjoying a boost to productivity, according to Lloyds Bank.
Cash Isa allowance should be capped at £10,000 to encourage investing, think tank saysThe cash Isa limit should be capped at £10,000 a year to get more people investing, according to a report from think tank New Financial.
Record number of buy-to-let mortgage deals as average two-year rates drop below 5% for first time since 2022Landlords are being spoilt for choice with the number of buy-to-let mortgages rising to a record high, according to new figures.
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.
The car tech we hate most and features drivers say they now can't live without...Persistent visual warnings and 'bongs' from advanced driver assistance systems - designed to improve safety - have been found to be sending drivers potty.
How many funds should you hold in your pension or Isa? ANDREW OXLADEWe all have biases in our decision making that can lead to questionable investment choices, so it's important to keep an eye out, says Andrew Oxlade.
Electric cars that crash in value in a year: Some are worth just a THIRD of their new price after 12 monthsSome electric cars are suffering such catastrophic depreciation that they shed tens of thousands of pounds after just a year. Here's a countdown of the 20 models losing value quickest.
Premium Bond prize fund rate slashed again by NS&I - should you ditch yours?The NS&I Premium Bonds prize fund rate, which represents the average return a Premium Bonds saver would get in a year, is being cut to 3.6% in the August 2025 draw.
SThree shares soar as US contractor demand slows global hiring slumpSThree shares jumped on Tuesday as improved contractual hiring in the US helped slow a sharp fall in the recruiter's global fee income.
Best fixed energy deals: Tariffs that beat the price capThe 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?
Saga set to launch an over 50s savings account as it finalises tie-up with NatWestThe partnership between the bank and over 50s specialist would see Saga launch a range of personal banking products as it looks to expand its money business.
LadBible publisher faces £2m hit from dollar woes amid US expansionLadBible owner LBG Media has warned that continued US dollar weakness will hit sales and profits this year.
The brand new current account that gets you 7.1% interest on your savingsA popular online bank has launched its first current account, - but how do the perks compare to others on the market?
Can I offer my estate agent a £1,000 bonus if they sell our home for the best price?I want our home to be the number one priority - is it unethical or even illegal to offer a cash incentive to the agent that sells it?
First-time buyers are being offered interest-only mortgages - is this a helping hand or bad idea?First-time buyers with a 20% deposit can now get an interest-only mortgage thanks to a new deal from the lender Gen H.
Why a messy neighbour could wipe £43,000 off YOUR home's value?Research reveals the locations where buyers will knock the most off their offer price due to an unsightly property nearby.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cutThe Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25 per cent at its last meeting as it continues to tread carefully amid fears of resurgent inflation.
Seven of the strangest police cars from around the world - and one of them you have to pedal...While Britons are typically used to seeing coppers in mundane Vauxhall Astras, there are some patrol vehicles used in the UK and further afield that are far more interesting. Here's seven of the oddest...
Revolut founder Nik Storonsky eyes a £30bn Elon Musk-style jackpot as the digital bank mulls a New York listingRevolut founder and chief exec Nik Storonsky (pictured) is thought to own around a quarter of the company - worth some £8.5bn.
Strategy without substance: Labour must do more to stop the City exodus, says ALEX BRUMMERNow we have a full house. Labour's spending review, the infrastructure plan and long-awaited industrial strategy.
Best Sipp providers: How to pick a platform for your pensionSipps give you control over your pension investments. The best Sipp provider will be low-cost, while offering what you need to reach your goals. See our top picks.
Major car maker issues 'stop drive' recall on popular older models after lethal issue killed woman in FranceThe immediate 'stop drive' notice has been issued for all examples across Europe with outstanding recall notices for a well-documented fault.
Can I pay builder in cash and could my bank stop me taking out £40,000 over eight weeks?The builder want to be paid half the funds in cash. He says his team prefers cash so he pays them that way.
Marathon runner Ryan was rescued by insurance costing less than a takeaway a month: JEFF PRESTRIDGEThe Royal London policy was set up to financially protect the family if Ryan suffered a serious illness such a heart attack, cancer or stroke.
One of these mining specialists is up 90pc from when I first tipped it. Now the MIDAS investment guru reveals how YOU can cash in on soaring value of rare minerals the world is rushing to grabIn the midst of World War One, the American government made a disturbing discovery - several vital metals needed for the military effort were increasingly hard to find.
Rachel Reeves is in an inflation jam as those with the least pay the most: HAMISH MCRAEThe thing that worries me most about inflation, even more than the economic costs, is the social damage it causes.
Almost 40% of young workers mistakenly believe they are in a final salary pensionBritain's younger workers think their pensions are considerably better than they will turn out to be, a new report suggests.
How 5,600 high rollers switched current accounts with £100,000 in the bankIn the first three months of 2025, 228,805 bank switches took place, according to bank-specific data from the Cass.
FTF MARTIN CURRIE UK SMALLER COMPANIES: Sunshine on the horizonLead manager Dan Green is convinced there is sunshine on the horizon that will lead to a significant rerating of the investment universe from where he picks stocks.
Are turbulent times ahead for Rolls-Royce?If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. This could be the case for Rolls-Royce and boss 'Turbo' Tufan Erginbilgic.
How to avoid inheritance tax on your pension - and dodge scammers looking to take advantageA finance expert is warning savers to be wary of scammers offering easy 'solutions' to the tax change, which will happen in 2027.
Ten ways to protect your money from disaster: As the threat of war looms and cyber attacks soar, experts reveal what you can doIn an increasingly fraught world, threats to the security of our finances are coming from all sides. Here,experts share their essential checklist for protecting your finances.
Are YOU a confident investor? Why 40% say they aren't - and the top tip from those who areFear of losing money and a lack of knowledge make investors less sure in their decisions, according to investment trust Alliance Witan.
Would you lend the government your savings for a 5.3% return?Lending money to the Government by buying its 'gilts' direct is seen as a low-risk and lucrative earner by investors. Here's what you need to know.
The eight tricks that will get you money off your dream home, by property guru PHIL SPENCER - including exactly how much to offer under asking pricePhil Spencer, co-presenter of Channel 4's Location, Location, Location, here reveals the secrets of the perfect haggle to bag your dream home at a discount.
My neighbours complain about my dog barking - could they report me?A few weeks ago, the couple next door knocked on my door and explained that they kept hearing my dog barking at about 10pm at night.
British bitcoin company goes from £4M to £1BILLION in just two months on the stock marketThe key to Smarter Web Company's rapid growth is the strategy of becoming a bitcoin treasury company. We caught up with its founder Andrew Webley.
Going for gold - should the 'new dollar' be your next investment?The price of gold hit $3,389 an ounce this week - 30 per cent higher than at the start of the year, and 185 per cent above its level of a decade ago.
American Express launches bonus points bonanza for EXISTING customersAmerican Express has launched a bonus points bonanza for existing members who sign up for its American Express preferred Gold rewards card.
Vauxhall Grandland review: This spacious new SUV really grew on meMy 136 horsepower Grandland GS hybrid was powered by a 1.2 litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, connected to a 21kW (28hp) electric motor.
The little known car insurance that could save you £5,600 as payouts TREBLEThe controversial insurance product, which covers a car's loss in value if it is written off in an accident or stolen, has come under scrutiny in recent years.
Best fibre broadband deals: compare our top picksFibre 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.
Octopus launches its first ever EV home charger - you could claim 5,000 free miles if you do this one thingOctopus Energy has launched its new Octopus Charge EV home charger and is offering its first 100 customers the option to claim 5,00 free miles of charging.
Dartford Crossing charge to increase by 40% in September - here's how much you'll have to payDrivers face an increase in pricing to use the Dartford Crossing for the first time since 2014 in what motoring groups have dubbed a blatant 'revenue raiser'.
What are the best US investing opportunities right now?Negative returns from the US and brighter prospects in Europe and Asia have prompted what is dubbed the 'great rotation' out of dollar assets - but what's the counter case?
Parents SHOULD be fined for taking children on holiday during term time, says LEE BOYCE - here's three ideas to help families have a cheaper breakFor a while, there has been a war brewing at the school gates involving parents, councils, the Government and holidays.
American Express makes major change to credit card eligibility - are YOU affected?American Express is changing the minimum income requirements for three of its credit cards, which will now have a lower minimum income requirement.
Warning over social media videos advising people to become landlords... by defrauding their mortgage lenderHome buyers are being warned to not be taken in by social media influencers giving 'dangerous' mortgage advice.
Interest rates held at 4.25% but with three votes for a cut: What it means for your mortgage and savingsThe Bank of England has held interest rates at 4.25% as it continues to tread carefully amid fears of resurgent inflation.
Crypto firm Ziglu stops trading and tells customers to withdraw funds immediatelyZiglu said it had signed a 'voluntary undertaking' with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which means it will have to stop all regulated activity and registered businesses.
I lost my car keys on an Avanti train but it told me they were at a VETS: CRANE ON THE CASEThe keys ended up in a dump and cost me £430 to replace - but both Avanti and Network Rail are denying that their staff were responsible.
The car with NO indicator stalk: Audi reveals its new Q3 - with a divisive feature for driversAudi has revealed its all-new Q3 crossover SUV... and it doesn't have an indicator stalk. Amidst a exterior and interior overhaul Audi's made this bold decision - but will it be a good one?
Million-pound home listings more than double since 2019... but are they selling for that much?Over 5% of homes now come with a seven-figure price tag. We look at five that can be snapped up right now across the country.
Expert tips on getting cheaper travel insuranceComparing insurance is essential before going on holiday. Having cover in place protects against major problems, from flight cancellations to theft and injury.
Should heavier cars be taxed more to cover the cost of fixing potholes they create?Half of drivers think weightier cars should pay more road tax to reflect the greater impact they have on pothole-filled roads.
Nationwide pays out 99% of all £100 Fairer Share payments in one day - have you got yours?Nationwide has paid out £100 to over 4m members in a single day. The mutual says it has 'all but completed' its fairer share payments to customers who were eligible.
Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harderSavers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now 1,437 savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
Why just £100 interest on savings could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGERachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then lose it again.
Financial meltdown looms for one in ten as high cost of living bites into household financesSurging mortgage costs and hikes to bills has left 9% of adults facing a financial crisis, according to a report from pension firm Royal London.
My new dentist says I need five fillings - can I get my old one to cover £900 bill? SALLY SORTS ITI attended a private dental practice in Birmingham for two-and-a-half years and signed up for treatment via a Denplan payment plan, paying £35 a month.
Can my mum pass her property portfolio to us without falling into an inheritance tax trap?Dad passed away 18 months ago - he had a will which left his estate to my mum. His estate contained a portfolio of five rental properties and the home that my mum lives in.
Why you should get your holiday euros now - but hold off buying US dollars amid the Trump tariff turmoilExchange rates continually see-saw, but this year the volatility is especially heightened thanks to sweeping US trade policies.
Energy price cap now predicted to rise in October - is it time to take a fixed tariff?Energy bills will be higher in October when Ofgem's price cap changes, according to new predictions.
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals remain below 4 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
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.
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.
Ten tips for buy-to-let: Essential advice for property investmentIf you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you
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Have YOU been priced out of your childhood hometown? We reveal the areas with the biggest jump in house prices in the last 20 years... and the spots that are bucking the trendHomeowners often dream of returning to their childhood neighbourhood later in life and many young adults aspire to buy in the area where they grew up.
NHS Landlord Assura backs £1.8bn merger offer from Britain's PHPAssura has accepted a takeover offer from rival London-listed real estate investment trust Primary Health Properties (PHP) after a three-month bidding war.
US predator launches £4.4bn swoop on British tech star Spectris - while KKR plots rival offer after losing out on AssuraScientific testing kit maker Spectris accepted a £4.4bn bid from US private equity group Advent in the biggest takeover deal in the UK this year.
Tradie apprentice stuns with six-figure salary - and it's only her second yearA second-year apprentice has revealed how she earns a six-figure salary.
Global markets gyrate as Iran fights back: Oil spikes higher and sterling falls to a five-week lowSterling plunged against the dollar in early trading yesterday as the world awaited Tehran's response to the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.
Direct Line boss Adam Winslow to step down within days as Aviva completes £3.7bn takeoverAdam Winslow (pictured) has run the insurer for just over a year - having joined from Aviva where he ran its UK and Ireland general insurance business.
Job cuts slam the brakes on UK economy as firms are hit by tax hikes and global trade warA PMI survey showed that while business activity has picked up slightly in June it remains lacklustre and sentiment Is stuck 'in the doldrums'.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Nostra Terra's 'pragmatic' turnaroundThirteen months on, Welch's approach, combining prudent cost management, targeted investments, and disciplined project execution, is starting to bear fruit.
World's biggest bank JP Morgan turns bullish on British bondsIt said the cost of servicing UK debt should fall but only because the Government is 'much more constrained by its own fiscal rules' than other countries.
ALEX BRUMMER: Beware of bank mergers - they can go horribly wrongAuthorities in Frankfurt and Brussels are gung-ho for cross-border mergers, but national authorities are more circumspect.
Israel's tech jewel can help it emerge from the fog of warA revival will take time, especially when so many young engineers, cyber experts and scientists are in IDF uniform. But there is confidence that the darkest hour is just before dawn.
Spectris accepts £3.8bn takeover offer from private equity groupAdvent International is set to win the race to buy British scientific instruments maker Spectris after the two companies struck a £3.8billion takeover deal.
Bottle brand Air Up sniffs UK successAir Up, which sells bottles that make water taste like fruit and soda, is aiming to crack Britain following success in Germany.
The everyday item you should NEVER store in your car during a heatwaveWhen scorching temperatures arrive in the shape of a heatwave, car owners need to remove one particular everyday item if they've been keeping it in their vehicle.
Gloom grows in UK boardrooms as bosses lament 'hostile' economyAlmost 70 per cent of boardroom leaders expect worldwide economic conditions to worsen in the year ahead, according to a survey by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.
Will summer sun spark sizzling sales at H&M?The Swedish fashion group is expected to report a rise in sales for the three months to the end of May in an update on Thursday.
Corporation tax woe: Britain loses competitive advantage over European countriesLubbock Fine said HM Revenue and Customs figures show businesses paid £91.5billion of corporation tax in the 12 months to May. This is up 5 per cent on the previous year.
Chancellor urged to axe stamp duty on British sharesExperts warned the stamp duty on shares is discouraging investment in UK companies and making London a less attractive place for firms to list.
When prompted to show a female investor, here's what AI created!It struggles to imagine women as investors. When asked to create images of investors, artificial intelligence tools overwhelmingly depicted men.
Car insurance payouts to keep rising after hitting record £11.7bn last yearUK motor claims inflation is set remain elevated over the next year after total payouts hit a record high in 2024, according to EY analysis.
Mitie's boss takes £10m pay cut - but he still banks £6.5mBentley has bagged almost £40m since becoming chief executive in 2016.
Growth has gone missing while Rachel Reeves falls victim to her own rules: ALEX BRUMMERIncumbent Jonathan Reynolds is no more than a cypher for Downing Street where real polices are set. The long delays in launching an industrial-tech strategy are a case in point.
Mulberry seeks £20m lifeline as sales plummetDiscussions have involved majority shareholders Christina Ong and husband Ong Beng Seng. Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is also part of talks.
Royal Mail boss jumps ship after Czech takeoverThe former Heathrow director will be replaced on an interim basis by chief operating officer Alistair Cochrane.
River island to close 33 stores in battle for survivalThe announcement came as official figures showed retail sales fell 2.7 per cent in May - the biggest slump since 2023.
Where does your stolen car end up? The parts of the world criminal gangs typically transport them toYour stolen car could be halfway around the world in the blink of an eye as well-funded gangs have established a seamless supply network to ship motors to various countries across the globe.
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey sounds alarm over jobs as it leaves interest rates on holdBailey (pictured) said there had been 'signs of softening in the labour market' as a Bank survey found employers are slamming the brakes on pay rises.
War in Middle East 'to push oil price to $100': Experts sound alarm as Israel and Iran trade blowsBrent crude - the global benchmark for oil - reached a five-month high above $78 a barrel as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks.
Roger Moore's favourite Bond car is currently being auctioned... and it's NOT an Aston MartinOne of six genuine film cars from the 1981 Bond movie For Your Eyes Only is being sold in an online auction after being recovered from a scrapyard. And it could go for $500k.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Robot revolution bodes well for these three minersWe are on the cusp of a robot revolution. And that bodes well for an overlooked trio of junior members of the mining exploration community.
The Bank of England is too slow, we needed an interest rate cut NOW, says ALEX BRUMMERThe latest minutes from the Bank of England show that after an unexpectedly firm start to the year, the British economy has descended into gloom.
Insolvencies jump as Rachel Reeves' labour costs hike hits businessesThe rise in employers' costs is compounding the impact of lacklustre economic growth, high borrowing costs and fragile consumer confidence.
Berkeley reveals leadership shake-up as housebuilder plots £7bn strategy rethinkBerkeley Group has revealed major leadership changes as it embarks on a 10-year strategy to lift the housebuilder after profits came under pressure last year.
Unions mull over Liberty Steel as two electric arc furnaces in Rotherham stand 'idle' for nearly a yearLiberty's subsidiary Specialty Steel UK faces a winding-up petition, and trade unionists want owner Sanjeev Gupta to step aside.
Blow to City as pension provider Scottish Widows prepares to cut its exposure to UK equitiesThe company is reducing the allocation to London-listed shares in its highest-growth portfolio from 12% to 3%, it has been reported.
Rio Tinto to pay £103m to settle fraud claims lawsuit involving Mongolian copper and gold mineRio Tinto had been accused of defrauding investors by hiding issues in a £5.2bn scheme at a Mongolian copper and gold mine.
Morrisons has 'bounced back' from cyber attack, says bossRami Baitiéh said the grocery firm had 'bounced back strongly' since its technology provider, Blue Yonder, suffered a ransomware incident last November.
Land Rover launches new model paying homage to 1980s classic 4X4s - and it's not cheapLand Rover has unveiled a new special-edition Defender to pay homage to a classic model that proved the incredible off-road capabilities of the British 4X4s in the 1980s.
Cheshire gets huge car parts centre the size of NINE FOOTBALL PITCHES creating 200 new jobs in the regionThe enormous Parts Distribution Centre is located in Ellesmere Port to streamline the supply chain for the car maker's 10 global brands.
Much loved Japanese car brand that disappeared five years ago plots dramatic UK comebackThe Japanese car firm announced it was pulling out of the UK market - and Europe as a whole - in 2020 following a sales crash triggered by the pandemic. But it could soon return...
Premier Inn owner Whitbread suffers 'challenging' UK marketPremier Inn's parent company's UK sales have plunged as the group faces a 'challenging' domestic market and undergoes an overhaul of its restaurants.
Hays shares plummet as hiring slowdown hammers recruiter's profitsHays shares plunged to their lowest level in around 14 years on Thursday after the recruitment company warned profits would more than halve this year.
Britain's 100 most stolen cars revealed - is yours on the list?New data shows which car brands and models are most desirable to organised criminal gangs. Here's the top 100 - do you own a targeted car?
Why was I asked for ID to buy a Euromillions lottery ticket and what is the minimum age?Do you really need ID to purchase a lottery ticket, and have the rules changed since I last played?
How your savings interest could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGERachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then lose it again.
Co-op secures £350m loan from six major banks after cyber attackCo-op Group has secured a £350million funding agreement with six major banks in a deal the group says indicates 'strong market confidence' in its prospects and resilience.
Mike Ashley's Frasers abandons Revolution Beauty takeover bidFrasers Group has ruled itself out of the race to buy Revolution Group after the struggling beauty retailer put itself up for sale last month.
AIM turns 30: Does the 'nice idea in theory' smaller company stock market face a bleak future?London's junior stock market AIM looks as fragile now than at any time in its history as the bourse marks its 30th anniversary on Thursday.
Stagflation warning as Fed resists Trump's pressure and holds interest ratesThe US Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jay Powell (pictured), left rates at a range of 4.25-4.5% as it cut its forecasts for economic growth.
Fed chief Powell's stubborn defiance on interest rates risks an avoidable downturn, says ALEX BRUMMERThe Federal Reserve's rate hold should come as no surprise. Chairman Jay Powell is determined to preserve the US central bank's independence.
German insurer Allianz slashes 650 British jobs amid 'higher claims costs and softening market conditions'Allianz employs around 6,000 people in the UK at sites including its Guildford headquarters and a legal protection office in Bristol.
Embrace risk to boost growth, pleads boss of London's struggling AIM junior marketMarcus Stuttard said that over the last decade British investors had become too 'risk-averse' which meant they were less likely to take bets on smaller firms.
Santander eyes TSB takeover after rival Sabadell puts the British lender up for saleSabadell has put TSB, which has 175 UK branches, up for sale and said it had received preliminary expressions of interest.
BP's £7.4bn boost for UK: Oil giant pays billions in taxes and supports 60,000 jobsA report from Oxford Economics reveals that BP generated the equivalent of £1 of every £380 of value added to the economy in 2024.
Santander cuts mortgage rates with first-time buyer deals being slashed mostSantander has cut mortgage rates for those buying homes with smaller deposits, despite the expectation that the Bank of England will hold interest rates.
Speedy Hire profits fall as government puts off rail improvementsSpeedy Hire has also made some staff redundant in response hikes in National Insurance contributions and the National Living Wage.
PZ Cussons cuts profit outlook after St Tropez tans suffer US sales slumpThe healthcare products manufacturer now anticipates recording adjusted operating profits of between £52million and £55million for the year ending May.
House prices fall £7,365 in one month as rising stamp duty costs biteGrowth in property values also slowed dramatically year-on-year, official figures show.
Another electric U-turn: German car giant scraps promise to end development of petrol enginesThe luxury car firm will abandon its commitment to ditching internal combustion engines in 2033 as part of a 'completely new' strategy,
Do I need a Crit'Air sticker to drive in France this summer?From which cities require Crit'Air badges and how to buy one, to how serious the fines are, here's everything you need to know before taking to French roads.
AO World scores record profits despite loss-making mobile armAO World enjoyed record earnings last year despite a disappointing performance from the electrical retailer's mobile business, which were a 'drag on profits'.
Record number of cyclists report drivers passing too close after major Highway Code rule change in 2022Some 15,779 clips of dangerously close overtaking were submitted by cyclists to police forces in England and Wales last year.
Top investors in Britain's GP surgeries oppose US private equity takeoverTop ten investors Quilter Cheviot and Schroders said they favour a deal with London-listed rival Primary Health Properties over US buyout giant KKR.
Network Rail strikes lifeline £500m deal with British SteelThe agreement, for British Steel to produce 337,000 tonnes of rails over five years, safeguards 2,700 jobs at the Scunthorpe steelworks.
NatWest tipped to snap up rival TSB as bidders also circle Metro Bank and SantanderTSB has been put up for sale by its Spanish owner Sabadell - which disclosed that it has received 'preliminary' expressions of interest for the brand.
Where to invest to profit from Rachel Reeves's infrastructure spending spreeAfter the blowout comes the debt hangover - and economic experts expect us all to end up with sore heads and wallets after Rachel Reeves's Spending Review last week.
I don't work and draw a monthly income from savings - will I be hit with a tax bill?I have been unemployed and am drawing an income from a substantial pot of savings since the summer of 2024. I definitely breached my £500 personal savings allowance for 2024/25.
Lagarde bids for euro to be the king of currencies - but don't bet against the dollar yet, says ALEX BRUMMERChristine Lagarde has never been short of ambition as her translation from French finance minister to President of the ECB demonstrates.
