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Small businesses raise alarm over tax raid on AIM marketCompanies including mixer maker Fevertree, travel firm Jet2 and Mothercare have written to the Chancellor, urging 'clear support' for business relief on inheritance tax.
Budget fears send borrowing costs to highest level since JulyThe yields on ten-year gilts, which rise as their prices fall, rose close to 4.25 per cent from around 3.75 per cent just over three weeks ago.
US inflation drop fuels debate over Fed's next interest rate moveUS inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in September, cementing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not repeat September's half-percentage point interest rate cut in November.
Consumer goods giant Unilever finally quits Russia after backlashThe consumer giant, whose brands include Magnum and Ben & Jerry's ice creams, has continued to sell goods in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Carney deserves credit for climate change focus as BofE governor, says ALEX BRUMMERIn a damning report, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said 'woeful systems and controls' exposed vulnerable customers to risk of harm.
How much are my 1980s NatWest piggy banks worth? DAN HATFIELD repliesEarlier in the year, I was at an auction and up came a lot I hadn't clocked beforehand - a set of NatWest ceramic piggy banks.
Mortgage rates set to start rising again, experts warn - here's whyExperts are warning that mortgage rates may be about to start rising again, after Coventry Building Society announced it will be upping home loan costs.
Do you want a £1,000 rainy day fund to sit alongside your pension?The new easy-access cash fund would be created from increased pension contributions, and any surplus would be diverted into people's retirement pots.
First-time buyers spend £350 more a month on mortgages than five years agoFirst-time buyers are still paying significantly more on mortgage payments than they were five years ago, despite home loan costs falling in recent months.
One in three business owners are fast-tracking sales as capital gains raid loomsA survey by wealth manager Evelyn Partners found 29% of entrepreneurs have fast-tracked their exit plans, up from 23% 18 months ago.
Landlords to shell out £23.4bn on EPC upgrades, says Rightmove: Here's why government plans may fail...Almost 3 million rental homes will need to be upgraded to meet Labour's new eco targets, according to Rightmove.
The Government must take these five steps to support small businesses in the Budget, says EMMA JONESDuring the election campaign, Labour made numerous high-profile pledges. Now, small businesses are eager to see these promises translated into action.
How do you tell if a share is good value?There's no getting around it, you need do some homework and maths if you're thinking of buying shares. But which sums are the most useful to investors?
How to research investment trusts for your IsaInvestment trusts have interesting quirks and features that mean careful research is important in order to fully understand what you are buying, says Ryan Hughes of AJ Bell.
Want one-off financial advice? Here's what to ask for and the costs involvedMany people could benefit from one-time help over some aspect of their finances, and this need not tie you into a long-term relationship with an adviser.
What's it like driving the first car sold in Britain WITHOUT a rear window? We review the new Polestar 4 EVThe Polestar 4 is the first car without a rear window to arrive on UK roads. How does it actually feel to drive a rear window-less car? Freda Lewis-Stempel has driven it to find out.
Analysts back gold to extend gains beyond record highs - here's whyAnalysts have backed gold prices to maintain momentum in the months ahead to reach fresh all-time highs as central banks continue to cut interest rates.
Major insurer warns 7,116 new homes are set to be built on flood-prone land - is YOUR local area on the list?In England there are 12 local authorities where more than one in 10 properties face a more than 1% risk of flooding.
TSB fined £10.9m for treatment of customers in financial difficultyTSB has been fined £10.9m by the FCA for its treatment of customers in financial difficulty.
Liontrust blames budget angst as investors continue to pull cashAsset manager Liontrust has blamed concerns about the Government's looming budget as investors continue to pull cash from its funds.
You could be driving home for Christmas in Chris Rea's Ferrari as his 1980 Dino 308 GT4 heads for auctionThe king of Christmas songs and 80's chart topper Rea has put his 1980 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 up for auction as the lead up to the festive period begins.
Brookfield trumps Segro with £1.1bn takeover bid for Tritax EuroBoxThe real estate investment trust said it had accepted a £1.1billion deal from Titanium Ruth, a company indirectly owned by the Canadian investment giant.
Why do banking apps and websites go 'down' - and what to do if YOURS has an IT disaster?We reveal why banks suffer service outages, as well as five ways to make sure you're not left in the lurch the next time yours is unavailable.
GSK strikes £1.7bn deal over Zantac cancer claimsPharmaceutical giant GSK will pay up to £1.7billion to settle thousands of legal cases that claimed its heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer.
Savers can still grab a rate of 5% or more with these providersOnly a handful of providers are still offering savings deals paying 5% or above.
Can my parents be our mortgage lender so we're cash buyers and save money? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH repliesWe have our eye on a home listed for £650,000. the estate agent said we could secure a 10 per cent discount if we are cash buyers.
Germany set for a two-year recession as crisis deepensThe once-mighty German economy - the biggest in Europe and for so long an industrial powerhouse - suffered a 0.3 per cent slump last year.
The Lifetime Savings Plan to make people £76,000 richer: SIMON LAMBERTThe Lifetime Savings idea aims to build on the success of workplace auto-enrolment pension saving to build financial resilience.
There's a Tesla on our roads that's covered 700k MILES and is still goingThe UK-registered Tesla, which has clocked 697,744 miles, has already covered the equivalent of theoretically driving around the world 28 times.
How to protect your tax-free pension lump sum from a Labour Budget raidThe ability to take 25% of your pension savings tax free has for decades been a key feature of the retirement plans of millions of savers.
Beware the pensions pilferer: The sneaky ways Rachel Reeves could ransack YOUR retirementBritain's largest investment platforms say savers have been taking emergency preventative action that could harm their finances in the long term.
You can now buy an EV home charger at this major UK high street storeEV sales are up more than 10 per cent with many people needing a home charger. Here are new tips to make buying a charger easier and quicker, and more affordable.
Are you wealthy? How much in income, cash, property and pensions does it take to be richHigh income families are still building wealth and tend to be younger than the asset-rich older groups, says Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown.
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?
Two in five self-employed workers have no pension savings and teeter on the brink of a retirement crisisMore than 4m workers in Britain have chosen to be their own boss for the flexibility and freedom it offers.
We're gifting £100,000 to our grandkids from a joint account - what if my wife or I die within seven years?If we give them each £50,000 from a joint bank account how would the tax on gifting work if one of us dies in the next seven years?
Dacia Bigster is its largest model yet ideal for families on a budget - here's how much the SUV is set to cost...The new flagship SUV marks a debut into the competitive mid-sized sports utility market for the frugal value-for-money car brand.
Best and worst motorways and A roads in England ranked by drivers - how did YOUR local major route score?The lowest-scoring motorway was lambasted by drivers, especially for its sections of smart motorways with variable speed limits that users said were reduced 'for no apparent reason'.
Tell tale signs it may be time to lock away savings - and why three years is a sweet spot: SYLVIA MORRISNow could be an excellent time to bag a fixed-rate bond - if the latest murmurings from the Bank of England are anything to go by.
I took Alton Towers to court because some of its rides were shut... with a very surprising result: SALLY SORTS ITQUESTION: I won £1,000 on the Premium Bonds and decided to treat my family with a last-minute trip to Alton Towers. But a lot of the rides were shut and now they won't refund my £590.50.
Regions where Winter Fuel Payment cuts will bite most revealedThe number of pensioners affected that are in or near poverty varies by region. The worst-affected regions are the South East, Northern Ireland and Wales.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: The nine things you can do to Budget proof your wealth in just one dayYou have 21 days to get your personal wealth in sufficient good order to bat away the worst of what the Chancellor will throw at you in the Budget.
How to force your council to fix potholes and win compensation: Mr Pothole, who's got 10,000 filled in, reveals his secretsMr Pothole stands over the crater and shakes his head. 'The secret to success is to be a pain in the backside,' says the retired gas engineer - whose real name is Mark Morrell.
Most reliable car brands for 2024 revealed: Where does YOUR manufacturer rank?Most and least reliable cars: We reveal the brands and models that will spare you big costs - and those you can't always depend on...
Half of motorway services now have six or more ultra-rapid EV chargers as rollout ramps up this yearThere have been 200 additional 150kW+ ultra-rapid EV chargers installed at motorway services in England since the beginning of the year.
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.
Seven in 10 homes are underinsured: Here's how to ensure your property isn't one of themThe majority of homes in Britain are underinsured, according to analysis by a leading buildings insurance valuation firm.
How to manage your money - and what we do with ours: This is Money podcastWhere would you rate your budgeting, saving and pension efforts out of ten? Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert dive into how we can manage our money better.
Pikachu Pokémon card set to sell for £250,000 at auction - do you have an ultra-rare one in your collection?Only 39 versions of the Pokémon Illustrator were ever made, and now one of the rare cards is being auctioned by French auctioneers Aguttes.
Typical tradesperson owed £6,000 in late paymentsA survey by Direct Line found 81% of tradespeople are owed money and are chasing £6,210 on average in outstanding invoices.
Best mortgage rates for first-time buyers: How long should they fix for?Securing the best possible mortgage deal is one of the most important things to get right, especially as rates remain relatively high at the moment.
Do I have to pay CGT because I mistakenly undervalued a house for probate?I have told HMRC the price I gave for probate was based on an estimate for inheritance tax and the true 'market value' should have been higher so no CGT would be due.
Why has orange juice become so expensive in recent years?Orange juice futures in New York stood at $4.67 per pound as of 4 October, having increased by about 45 per cent this year and more than quadrupled since 2022.
Only four major banks and building societies promise to cover the first £100 lost to fraud under new banking rules introduced this weekScam victims face a 'refund lottery' as banks and building societies have been given the power to deny refunds on money lost to fraud below £100, according to finance website Finder.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Your pension's at risk like never before as leaks point to Labour's devastating plan. This is what you need to know, revealed by financial guru JEFF PRESTRIDGEWith less than three weeks until Rachel Reeves' Pensions Doomsday at the Budget on October 30, it looks that things can only get worse - rather than better - on the pensions front.
Rio Tinto bets on lithium with $6.7bn Arcadium takeoverThe mining giant said it would purchase the Philadelphia-based company for $5.85 per share, a 90 per cent premium to its closing share price on Friday.
Simply Be owner N Brown rebounds to profit despite shrinking salesThe online fashion retailer reported a £200,000 profit for the six months ending August, compared to a £2.8million loss for the same period last year.
Why Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck will NEVER be available to buy in the UK: Premier League footballers' favourite car salesman reveals the truthElon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck will never be available to buy in the UK unless the company makes some big changes, a specialist car salesman has revealed.
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.
US government threatens to smash Google monopolyGoogle's owner Alphabet could be ordered to sell parts of its business such as its Chrome internet browser and Android operating system.
Business rates bombshell leaves pubs facing ruinPreventing a near-£1billion increase to business rates next April should be top of the to-do-list on October 30, according to the bosses of UK Hospitality and Greene King.
Nearly 1m homes must get Radio Teleswitch energy meters replaced in the next nine months or face losing hot waterEnergy firms use RTS to switch a meter between peak and off-peak rates, so customers can have energy deals that charge them less at certain times, normally overnight.
MARKET REPORT: United Utilities shares gush on analyst upgradeWith water companies back in the headlines following a £158m fine from regulator Ofwat, a report by RBC Capital Markets gave its backing to the company.
Netflix rakes in record UK revenues after password sharing crackdownNetflix posted its highest-ever UK revenues after a crackdown on password sharing boosted business.
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86The former chairman of one of the largest companies in India has died at the age of 86.
Biden Administration rediscovers anti-trust fervour, says ALEX BRUMMERThe European Commission has been in the lead in seeking to rein in the excesses of big tech.
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.
Packaging giant Mondi expands in Western Europe with £634m takeoverLondon-listed packaging giant Mondi is set to expand in Western Europe after striking a €634million deal with Schumacher Packaging.
Secrets of Next's success: Business is booming, shares are soaring and their next big move could net a fortune. So should you invest? Read this by finance guru ANNE ASHWORTH first...The story of Next, the £12.5bn retail giant, began 160 years ago in Leeds. The company, then known as Hepworth, was the first high street clothing chain, supplying bespoke and off-the-peg tailoring.
Marston's slashes debts after pub group sells brewing business stakeThe hospitality chain, which operates more than 1,300 pubs across the UK, expects to report net debt for the year ending 28 September of around £885million.
High cost of budget jitters: Borrowers face a blow as gilt rates soar, says ALEX BRUMMERRachel Reeves aimed for a flying start with her July 30 audit of the economy. She sought to demonstrate determination to get on top of the public finances.
Revolution Beauty takes £11.3m hit from clearing discontinued stockRevolution Beauty shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the cosmetics firm flagged a £11.3m hit to earnings related to the clearance of discontinued stock.
MARKET REPORT: Footsie sinks on China's disappointing stimulusOn a bleak day for investors, the FTSE100 fell 1.36%, or 113.01 points, to 8190.61 and the FTSE 250 slipped 1.06%, or 222.01 points, to 20,631.2.
Double Budget blow for Reeves: Gilts yields hit post-election high as UK business confidence sinksIn a sign of concern among global investors about the Chancellor's plans, gilt yields have climbed sharply in recent days.
We're not as financially savvy as we think with one in three not knowing how a savings account worksOne in three people who consider themselves financially literate do not know how a savings account works.
Chinese giant Shein's UK sales top £1.5bn ahead of controversial London floatShein's meteoric popularity showed no signs of slowing down, according to accounts published for the 12 months to December 31.
Marks & Spencer crowned UK's fastest growing supermarket as turnaround gathers paceIn a boost for boss Stuart Machin (pictured), data from research group Kantar showed M&S's sales increased 12.4% in September.
Engineering firm Senior to slash jobs amid problems at Boeing and AirbusSenior said it is making permanent job cuts and furloughing staff on a temporary basis, but it did not disclose how many workers are affected.
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands to boost payouts to shareholders as it cashes in on demand for vapesImperial Brands promised to increase the amount of money returned to investors from £2.4bn to £2.8bn in the year ahead. Shares rose 4.1%, or 88p, to 2236p.
Water firms told to return £158m to customers after missing targets on pollution and leaksIndustry regulator Ofwat announced the rebate following its annual review of water and wastewater companies' performance in England and Wales.
How to boost your state pension by up to £149,000: It's 'one of the best investments you can make' - but a deadline is loomingA special window is open that lets you buy up to ten extra years of state pension if you have gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record.
My cruise changed its course to places I don't want to see. Am I entitled to my money back? DEAN DUNHAM repliesI have booked a Caribbean cruise for the end of the month and have now been told that four of the stops that the ship will make have been changed. I'm not happy. What are my rights?
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.
Cosy Club owner Loungers reports strong sales growthThe Bristol-based group, which owns the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, revealed that its like-for-like sales rose by 4.7 per cent in the 24 weeks to 6 October.
BUSINESS LIVE: Retail sales rose 2% last month; Imperial hikes shareholder returns; Vistry cuts profit outlookRetail sales increased by 2 per cent year-on-year in the UK last month, according to the British Retail Consortium, as the cold and wet weather encouraged consumers to purchase warm clothing.
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.
Vistry shares dive 22% with housebuilder declaring a profit warningOne of Britain's biggest housebuilders saw its shares plunge 22.6% to 985.5p by early afternoon, making them the FTSE 250 Index's biggest faller.
McLaren reveals its new £2m W1 'holy trinity' inspired hypercar - the fastest road legal McLaren everMcLaren has unveiled a new hypercar successor to the P1, and it will cost £2m. It'll be the fastest ever road legal McLaren.
EDENTREE RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE EUROPEAN 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.
John Lewis chief executive steps back as chairman tightens gripNew John Lewis chairman Jason Tarry, the former UK boss of Tesco who succeeded White in mid-September, will assume all executive responsibilities of the group
Record wet September sees huge surge in hot chocolate and soup salesShoppers took the record wet weather in September as a sign to stock up on hot chocolate, soup and even pumpkins, new supermarket data suggests.
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 five deals currently available that fit the bill.
Net-A-Porter snapped up by German e-commerce firmCartier owner Richemont has agreed to sell Yoox Net-a-Porter to a German online retailer.
Protein shake firm Applied Nutrition flexes its financial muscle with £500m London floatIn a major boost for the City, sports health brand Applied Nutrition confirmed plans to list its shares in the UK this month.
TGI Fridays rescue deal sees 1,000 jobs axed and 35 restaurants closeBreal Capital and Calveton UK have bought 51 TGI Fridays restaurants after the group's previous operator fell into administration.
HP's tragic fall from grace: Its pursuit of Mike Lynch's widow is just the latest in a line of controversiesLynch, 59, had been locked in legal battles with HP for more than a decade. The problems arose after the sale of his company Autonomy to HP.
Potholes cause half a million breakdowns so far in 2024 as AA says callouts hit a seven-year highThe AA, Britain's biggest breakdown assistance provider, has responded to 480,000 callouts from stranded motorists after hitting potholes between January and September.
Britons cut essential spending to fund luxury purchases… including Oasis ticketsBarclays' consumer spend report, which analyses millions of customer transactions, reveals that overall spending increased 1.2 per cent year-on-year in September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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'.
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.
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'.
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.
Mortgage rate cuts: These five major banks are slashing home loan costsFive more mortgage lenders have today announced cuts to home loan prices.
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'.
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.
