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The authorities in Scotland are undermining the economy’s appeal. They had better watch out, says Matthew Lynn.
The post Scotland is taxing itself to death was first published on MoneyWeek.
Big names such as De Beers are grappling with a cyclical downturn – and a long-term challenge from artificial diamonds. It could change the market beyond recognition. Simon Wilson reports.
The post Artificial diamonds: a girl’s new best friend was first published on MoneyWeek.
As the first stage of the Brexit denouement draws closer John Stepek loks at how the week's events have affected the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
The post The charts that matter: Woodford, trade talks and Brexit hopes was first published on MoneyWeek.
The small size of the region’s markets means that Eastern European stocks are often overlooked in favour of bigger Asian growth stories. Yet there is plenty of promise closer to home as well.
The post Eastern European stocks are a bargain was first published on MoneyWeek.
In today's Currency Corner, Dominic Frisby looks at what Boris Johnson's potential Brexit deal with the EU could mean for sterling.
The post Currency Corner: what does Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal mean for the pound? was first published on MoneyWeek.
US stocks have eclipsed other markets over the past decade and continued to outperform this year. But that outperformance looks set to end.
The post Global stocks will catch up with the US was first published on MoneyWeek.
Whatever wild turn the Brexit drama takes next, the important thing to remember is that UK stocks are trading at bargain-basement prices.
The post Ignore the wild swings – UK stocks are a buy was first published on MoneyWeek.
So we have a Brexit deal that both the EU and the government are happy with. It just needs to get past Parliament. John Stepek explains what’s likely to happen next, and what it all means for your money.
The post We have a Brexit deal – but can it get past Parliament? was first published on MoneyWeek.
Modern art, a key art movement, is undergoing a revamp. Chris Carter reports.
The post Modernising modern art was first published on MoneyWeek.
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
The post Share tips of the week was first published on MoneyWeek.
The Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy isn’t just a car. It is an aero-engineered sensory experience.
The post A range-topping Renault Megane was first published on MoneyWeek.
Avoid the crowds and brush up on your skiing at these four resorts. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
The post Skiing holidays: head off the beaten piste was first published on MoneyWeek.
From a penthouse in Wapping with a landscaped roof terrace, to an 18th-century Scottish castle with walled garden, eight of the best properties with exceptional gardens.
The post Properties with exceptional gardens was first published on MoneyWeek.
2018 G de Château Guiraud This wondrous dry wine triggered widespread adulation at one of Matthew Jukes' recent Bordeaux dinners.
The post A wondrous dry white wine was first published on MoneyWeek.
In this morning's Money Minute, the London Stock Exchange plus a few other UK companies issue trading updates, and it's a big day for corporate earnings in the US.
The post Money Minute Friday 18 October: trading updates and corporate earnings was first published on MoneyWeek.
After botching its flotation, WeWork is facing a potentially fatal cash crunch. Digging itself out of this hole won’t come cheap. Matthew Partridge reports.
The post WeWork goes from bad to worse was first published on MoneyWeek.
British cybersecurity company Sophos is a successful company with good prospects. So it’s no surprise that the American private-equity firm Thoma Bravo has offered £3.1bn for it.
The post Sophos: US scoops up another UK success story was first published on MoneyWeek.
China and America have agreed to a “pretend” trade deal, with details are so thin that the Chinese preferred not to call it a “deal” at all. That didn’t stop the markets cheering.
The post US-China trade truce: both sides back down was first published on MoneyWeek.
Intelligent artificial limbs, medical exoskeletons and devices that link artificial limbs directly with the brain may sound like science fiction, but they are getting closer. Which stocks will profit? Matthew Partridge reports.
The post Making great strides: invest in the future of prosthetic medicine was first published on MoneyWeek.
The Woodford debacle has made many people who are already nervous of the stockmarkets think that investing is not worth it. But most of us need to provide for our own financial future. And investing is the beast way to do that.
The post Sticking your head in the sand is not an option was first published on MoneyWeek.
The political Brexit pantomime aside, Britain is in pretty good shape. With near-record employment, strong wage growth and modest inflation, there is much to be positive about in the UK economy, says John Stepek.
The post Beyond the Brexit talk, the British economy isn’t doing too badly was first published on MoneyWeek.
Neil Woodford was once one of the brightest stars in Britain’s investment firmament. Then he came crashing down to earth. John Stepek explains what went wrong.
The post Woodford believed his own hype – now his investors are paying the price was first published on MoneyWeek.
In today's Money Minute, we look forward to the latest UK retail sales figures, plus a raft of economic data from the US.
The post Money Minute Thursday 17 October: retail sales may paint a gloomy picture was first published on MoneyWeek.
James Whitaker Wright's London and Globe Company acquired various mining companies, fiddled the accounts and defrauded investors out of millions.
The post Great frauds in history: James Whitaker Wright was first published on MoneyWeek.
With Neil Woodford getting his marching orders and his funds being shut down, John Stepek explains what it means for his former empire, and for those with money locked in.
The post Woodford’s empire collapses – what happens to his investors now? was first published on MoneyWeek.
Getting paid for letting out your spare room or house on AirBnB isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.
The post The ins and outs of making money on Airbnb was first published on MoneyWeek.
As cash falls out of favour, small businesses need to be able to accept digital payments. Updating your payment systems is key. David Prosser picks the best of the card readers.
The post Small business: the best card readers to use for accepting digital payments was first published on MoneyWeek.
Capital on Tap lends money to small UK businesses.
The post Five questions for: David Luck, CEO of Capital on Tap was first published on MoneyWeek.
If your business is spending more than ever on phone and broadband, now is the time to look around for a better deal.
The post Hang up on your telecoms provider was first published on MoneyWeek.
Dan Whitestone, manager of the BlackRock Throgmorton investment trust, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit on 22 November. We caught up with him to find out where the best opportunities are right now – and to discuss the dreaded ‘B’ word.
The post Brexit bargains and dangerous dividends: we talk to BlackRock Throgmorton’s Dan Whitestone was first published on MoneyWeek.
