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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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Why a £69 British Gas boiler service deal could turn out VERY costlyHomeowners encouraged to have a gas boiler service before winter are being warned not to sign up to a 'rip-off' service plan.
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.
Savers can now open cash Isas from multiple banks on Hargreaves Lansdown's savings platformHargreaves Lansdown has become the only provider to allow savers to split their Isa allowance across multiple banks and multiple product types within a single Isa.
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.
I won a limited-edition Damien Hirst print in a competition - what's it worth? DAN HATFIELD repliesI won this print in a competition and it is one of 40. They weren't for sale. It is signed by Damien Hirst and has a letter of provenance.
Password reset scams happen every SEVEN minutes - are you at risk?A new report by LexisNexis Risk Solutions reveals that 70,000 password reset attacks each week and some users are more at risk than others.
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.
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.
How to invest in sharesIf you are interested in buying shares or know more about unearthing good companies and valuing them, read our guide to share investing.
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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.
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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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Halifax offers first-time buyers bigger mortgages of up to 5.5 times income: Is it a good idea?First-time buyers could now be able to secure bigger mortgages when applying with Halifax.
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.
The FTSE 100's best kept secrets: They sound boring... but experts say you should consider investingThe FTSE 100 blue chip index is full of household names like BP and Barclays, but also less well-known businesses which deserve greater fame and are the Footsie's best kept secrets.
Barratt profits dive after company completes 3,000 fewer homes than previous yearThe FTSE 100 company, which recently bought fellow housebuilder Redrow, saw its pre-tax profits slump by 75.8% to £170.5m in the year ending June.
Autumn Budget 2024: When it is and what experts predict will happen - from tax rises to pensionsSir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for an increase in taxes after warning the Autumn Budget on 30 October will be 'painful'.
Are Premium Bonds set to become less attractive? SYLVIA MORRIS gives her verdictInvestors bought and held 540,384,433 more bonds in this month's draw compared with last month's - the highest increase in more than a year.
Investors flock to venture capital trusts amid fears of looming tax hikesVCTs not only offer investors tax relief and tax-free dividends, but they are also free of capital gains tax.
The investing trick to protect against Labour's capital gains tax grab (and you've only got 40 days to use it!) warns JEFF PRESTRIDGEIf you own a business, buy-to-let property or an investment portfolio be aware what could be coming your way - but there are things you can do now.
Spanish bank BBVA given green light to take control of TSBA Spanish lender has been given the green light by regulators to take indirect control of TSB - if it succeeds in taking over the High Street bank's owner.
Labour are in a net-zero muddle, warns ALEX BRUMMER and Britain is playing catch-up in zero-carbon manufactureLabour has placed new oil and gas licences on hold and is chasing away offshore fossil-fuel drilling with its intention to raise windfall taxes on North Sea oil producers.
Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim raises BT stake in £150m dealCarlos Slim has raised his stake in BT to more than 4% in another vote of confidence in the firm.
Drivers can get a brand new Dacia Spring EV for £158 per month with its new financing dealDacia's unveiled a PCP offer that makes the Spring even cheaper: you can get the all-electric supermini for as little as £158 per month.
I was sold £6,000 hearing aids only for NHS to say I didn't need them: SALLY SORTS ITAfter a hearing check, Hidden Hearing sold me hearing aids for £6,000. When I was later assessed by an NHS specialist, they said I had no hearing loss.
REVEALED: Baffling maze of questions making it absurdly hard for pensioners to claim winter fuel cashPensioners who want to keep their winter fuel allowance face a gruelling application process that involves answering hundreds of questions on baffling subjects
Fraud and scam complaints reach all-time-highComplaints about fraud and scams have hit a record high, official data from the Finacial Ombudsman Service (FOS) shows.
BUSINESS LIVE: UK retail sales rose in August; Ashtead Group names new CFO; Michelmersh's profits slumpAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are Ashtead Group, Michelmersh Brick Holdings, DS Smith, and Watches of Switzerland Group.
Ryanair and Wizz Air enjoy record August passenger numbersA total of 20.5 m people travelled with Dublin-based Ryanair in August, an 8% increase on the same month in 2023.
Watches of Switzerland 'on track' to meet expectations amid luxury recoveryThe luxury retailer, which is the UK's biggest seller of Rolex, revealed that 'trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been 'in line' with expectations.
Rolls-Royce sees £3bn of value wiped off as engine troubles are unmasked - but share price regains ground todayCathay Pacific Airways revealed one of its Airbus A350 aircraft was forced to return to Hong Kong during a flight to Zurich yesterday after discovering the issue.
Labour urged to fix broken business rates regime to save the High StreetThe BRC, which lobbies on behalf of retailers, implored Chancellor Rachel Reeves to put replacing the property tax for shops at the top of her agenda.
Labour clampdown on 'dynamic' pricing in wake of Oasis comeback tour poses huge risks, says ALEX BRUMMERThe UK's output of film and music production, gaming, architecture and sports broadcasting is a vast money spinner.
Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's fastest growing start-ups... The Modern MilkmanThe milkman has gone from serving around 85% of households in the late 1970s and early 1980s to about 3% today. Some may see this as a sign of the times.
Ashtead expects annual profits to be 'in line' with expectations despite first quarter dipThe equipment rental company, which leases machinery such as forklift truck saw its profit before tax fall by 7%.
Retail sales inch higher as good weather bolsters demand for foodThe British Retail Consortium revealed retail sales volumes increased by an annual rate of 1% in the four weeks ending 24 August.
HP to continue £3bn damages claim against Lynch estateThe US tech giant won a High Court civil claim against the tech tycoon in 2022, accusing him and his former finance director.
Harrods trains staff to fight against sexual harassment against shoppersThe London department store said a policy was introduced last year for all employees to receive compulsory training on the issue.
Do you need a financial adviser or a wealth manager?Here we explain the difference between financial advisers, financial planners and wealth managers - and how much each will cost you.
Eurozone battered by German slump with manufacturing 'going downhill fast' as VW plots historic plant closuresThe crisis engulfing Germany's economy deepened yesterday as VW said it could close down factories in the country for the first time in its 87-year history.
The £100k electric Volvo that drove me to distraction: RAY MASSEY says the new EX90 has one irritating flawIt is packed with tech to keep Volvo at the top of the game for safety. However, an unfortunate and irritating flaw threatens to undermine that laudable claim and heritage...
New AI cameras being rolled out to catch drivers breaking the law - here's how they workAI cameras will be rolled out across Greater Manchester to catch drivers illegally breaking the law by using a smartphone while driving, as part of a national trial.
The AI bubble may be about to burst and no one will be immune from the financial fallout, writes RUTH SUNDERLAND as Nvidia shares plungeListening to a chief executive deliver a corporate report on his quarterly earnings is not most people's idea of a great party. Except when the company concerned is Nvidia.
Doing anything to help a loved one die can mean forfeiting any inheritance, warns a lawyerHelping a loved one in their request to die could affect your family inheritance, says Nicola Waldman of Hodge Jones & Allen.
Aston Martin's new £330k V12 Vanquish is its fastest road car EVERThe iconic British sports car maker says the model will be used to retain some form of old-school 'halo' model for the brand in an electrified generation.
The 10 most popular locations for first-time buyers revealed - do YOU live in one of the hotspots?Manchester is now the most popular location for first-time buyers outside of London, a study by Halifax has revealed.
Mini halts deliveries of new Cooper and Countryman due to safety recallOrders have been delayed as a result of an impending brake system recall that's already impacted parent company BMW.
Could you lose out to a Labour capital gains tax raid? How investors could be hit - and how to avoid itFor many small investors, the question is whether they should cash in some profits and pay a lower rate on them before the Chancellor potentially hikes capital gains tax.
Drivers pay more tax on petrol in Britain than motorists across Europe - here's how much a Labour fuel duty hike would cost YOUDrivers are being warned to brace themselves for a first increase in fuel duty since 2011 as part of a 'painful' Autumn Budget.
Mortgage rates continue to fall: HSBC, Barclays and NatWest to cut home loan costs tomorrowMortgage rates look set to fall again from tomorrow after three major high street banks all announced they will be slashing home loan costs.
Ultimate guide to downsizing. Our financial experts reveal the five-year plan that'll save you money - and avoid heartacheIf your home is becoming too much to maintain and too expensive to run, it is probably time to downsize. It's the best way to release cash to help family or to spend on that Caribbean cruise.
