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Don't make these savings mistakes: This is Money podcastGeorgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert look at how to make more of your savings and avoid handing over returns to the bank or taxman.
MG celebrates 100 years with flashiest ever supercar: Cyberster EV is faster than a Ferrari for under £60kThis sleek and sporty hi-tech Cyberster GT is proof positive that the legendary British MG brand still carries affection in the UK and beyond.
Bank of Mum and Dad are battling to retrieve loans from children's exes, warn lawyersRelationship breakdowns can lead to conflict over money handed over not only to buy homes, but to pay for weddings and even fertility treatments, according to a law firm.
Is it the right time to invest in the UK stock market?UK equities are considerably cheaper than those in the US or Europe, and at the same time are delivering higher dividends and operating in a faster growing economy.
How lucky are YOUR Premium Bonds? We investigate why some numbers and letters seem more likely to win the £1m jackpotCommon beliefs are that new Premium Bonds are more lucky than old ones. These myths have been debunked by NS&I, but are some bonds really luckier than others?
Should you invest in M&S, Dunelm or Next? How High St homeware can spruce up your portfolioSome store chains, vying for a larger slice of the £14.3bn market in furniture and furnishings, are hiring big names and ramping up their offers.
Inheritance tax was blasted as a mess six years ago - and it's only got worse since, says SIMON LAMBERTin January 2018, Philip Hammond asked the Office of Tax Simplification to carry out a review of inheritance tax - its verdict was damning.
Should I buy the family home in Shropshire as a holiday let and continue to rent where I am living?I am currently renting a property and was looking to buy in the area I live in Warwickshire.
Young drivers have to part with almost 10% of their salary to insure their carYoung drivers are spending as much as 10 per cent of their full-time income on their car insurance costs, new data reveals.
Hewlett Packard chief defends pursuit of Lynch family in £3bn fraud lawsuit after tycoon's deathMike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah (pictured) were among seven people who died when his superyacht Bayesian sank off Sicily last month.
MARKET REPORT: Gold miners glisten as bullion hits record highFresnillo rose 6.5%, or 35p, to 572.5p, Centamin climbed 1.2%, or 1.9p, to 155.9p and Hochschild Mining added 3.7%, or 6.4p, to 181.8p.
Don't delay the rate cuts: Bailey should lead from the front and give growth a chance, says ALEX BRUMMERAs a former operative in the Bank of England's day-to-day dealings with the money markets, Andrew Bailey is well aware that they don't like surprises.
Hospitality faces £1bn business rates bombshell that could quadruple their billsBusiness rates relief, which gives hospitality and leisure businesses up to 75% off their rates bills, is due to come to end on March 31.
Boost for borrowers as Goldman Sachs predicts UK interest rate will fall to 3% next yearExperts at the Wall Street investment bank believe the Bank of England will 'reconsider its cautious approach' and step up the pace of rate cuts later this year.
Biden and Harris take aim at Shein over loophole that lets it dodge tariffs on small parcelsChinese retailers including Shein and Temu have exploded in popularity in the US and Europe over the last few years due to their ultra-cheap products.
Government to buy the Electricity System Operator from National Grid in £630m dealThe move is part of the launch of the new National Energy System Operator - a public body designed to aid the UK's clean energy transition and support energy security.
A 'cushty' deal: Only Fools and Horses Reliant Regal three-wheeler set to sell at auction for HALF what it did three years agoWhen it goes under the hammer at a Warwickshire auction later this month, it will be its third appearance this car has made at the block since 2021.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Futura's erectile dysfunction breakthroughs fail to stir investorsThis week has been a pivotal one for Futura, as it posted its first-ever profit, well ahead of expectations.
Paying monthly for car and home insurance could cost you hundreds moreDrivers and homeowners who pay for their insurance in monthly instalments are being slapped with staggering interest rates.
Vodafone-Three merger would see higher bills for 'millions' of Britons, watchdog warnsThe merger of telecoms giants Vodafone and Three could lead to higher mobile bills for 'millions of mobile customers', the CMA says/
The buzz is back: New John Lewis boss eyes higher profits as he hails recoveryNish Kankiwala (pictured) said customers have responded enthusiastically to last week's move to bring back its 'never knowingly undersold' pledge.
How to stop Labour taking your tax-free pension lump sum: JEFF PRESTRIDGEIt's the financial equivalent of watching on repeat Wes Craven's 1984 horror film A Nightmare On Elm Street. Labour is gunning for our hard-earned pension funds.
Do we need more Chinese car brands to make EV ownership affordable - and are they REALLY that cheap?Are cheap Chinese EVs only down to subsidies or is there more too it? And do we actually need cheap Chinese EVs to switch to electric? This is Money finds out.
Would you accept a half-finished £100k car? Volvo's new EX90 arrives to customers with vital tech missingVolvo's £100k EX90 flagship electric SUV will be delivered to customers in the coming weeks with key safety and infotainment tech absent.
How the UK's largest organic food firm Biona convinced shoppers that cheaper isn't always betterNoel McDonald and Donata Berger launched organic and whole food company in 1992, which has become the country's largest organic company.
Tesco loses Supreme Court legal battle over plans to 'fire and rehire' distribution workersTesco faced legal action by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers after it tried to sack staff and rehire them on lower pay in 2021.
Why the lending stopped: Too tough banking rules will cripple investment and growth, warns ALEX BRUMMERNo one wants a repeat of the financial crisis of 2008 when careless regulators and rampant greed among bankers tipped the world over a precipice.
End of the golden age of iron ore? China's property market falters and demand dropsIt has been been 51 years since Rio Tinto's first shipment from its iron ore heartlands in north-west Australia to China - then ruled by Chairman Mao.
Nationwide, NatWest and TSB slash mortgage rates for buyers with smaller depositsMajor lenders have today revealed further mortgage rate cuts across fixed deals.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cutThe base rate fell for the first time in more than four years, after the Bank of England opted to cut on 1 August 2024.
ECB cuts interest rates to 3.5% as it warns of weaker eurozone growthThe European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday in response to easing inflation and faltering economic output.
Give yourself the best chance of securing pension credit worth £3,900 - our essential guideThose who apply for pension credit now could be left waiting until spring before they receive any money, with no help during winter. Some have been waiting up to eight months.
Two months left for first-time buyers to potentially save up to £15,000 in stamp duty, Zoopla warnsFirst-time buyers in England are being warned they only have roughly two months to find a property or their stamp duty bill will likely skyrocket.
I bought a £4,000 D&G suit to wear for the NTAs, writes DAN HATFIELD - here's how I'll double my money on it within 12 months…The price tag of the suit floored me - but then I calculated how much I could earn from renting it out in the future, and went for it.
Could you fall victim to shoulder surfing fraudsters on the way to work?Although people are often aware of the risks, as many as 66 per cent said they are happy to write work emails on public transport, while a third use word processing software around other commuters.
Surge of larger homes listed for sale, says Rightmove, as mortgage rates fall and fears of Labour tax raid growBritain's biggest property portal revealed the number of larger detached houses coming to the market is now 15 per cent ahead of the same period last year.
Ask Steve Webb your pension question for a special This is Money podcastSteve Webb will be joining Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert on This is Money's podcast on Friday, 20 September. Find out how to ask your question.
Should I stick with my tracker mortgage with rates falling or move to a cheaper fix? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH repliesI'm on a Natwest tracker mortgage but can switch to a new deal.
How Winter Fuel Payments are changing - and the energy bill help alternatives available for pensionersMost retirees are missing out on Winter Fuel Payments worth £100 to £300 a year, but there are other ways of getting help with energy bills this winter.
A WW2 bomb boat sank near the house I bought in Kent - does insurance pay out if it blows up?There is a sunken WW2 vessel near my house that is filled with explosives. What are my rights if it does blow up?
Vinted to alert users if they have reached threshold of selling 30 items a year under new tax reporting rulesSince 1 January, HMRC has required platforms to collect information about users making extra cash and failing to declare it as income.
Metro Bank quietly axes fee-free spending in Europe on its current account - here's where to switchThe rules, which changed late last month, mean customers are now charged 2.99% fee on all debit card transactions outside of the UK.
The amount you need for a comfortable retirement has SOARED - how retiring in the UK compares to the rest of the worldThe UK ranks just 14th for retirement conditions among 44 developed countries around the world, in a comprehensive annual Global Retirement Index.
Choosing a junior savings account is far from child's play. Here are my tips: SYLVIA MORRISA host of banks and building societies offer accounts, under names such as Junior, Child or Young Saver. But they have very different uses.
Huge surge in women investing in gold - here's how and the three reasons whyBullionByPost said that women now make up an all-time high of 20 per cent of its customer base, up by 150 per cent in the past four years.
I'm still working at 75 - mid-life shirkers should get back to work and do the same, says ALEX BRUMMERAt a party this summer, I was greeted by a finger-wagging acquaintance.I expected a dressing down for some sin on these pages. Instead, I was berated for still being at my keyboard - at 75
Mortgage arrears at a decade high, says Bank of England as higher interest rates hit householdsThe level of mortgage arrears has reached the highest level in 10 years, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England.
How to spot a FTSE takeover target: The undervalued shares that could attract a bid...Listed UK companies have become prime takeover targets in recent years, with foreign buyers eyeing potential bargains trading on the London Stock Exchange.
State pension in line for a £460 rise to £11,960 next April, as millions are set to lose Winter Fuel PaymentsThe full flat rate state pension will hit £230.05 a week. People who retired before April 2016 on the old basic state pension should get £176.30 a week.
One in three keep most of their money in current accounts - despite far better savings rates on offerHolding savings in a bank account is bad news for most savers, as they will either earn very low or no interest on their savings.
Should self-employed be auto-enrolled into pensions when they file annual tax returns?The IFS says 52% of self-employed workers have no private pension savings whatsoever, and the status quo is not fit for purpose.
How does Cadbury create a new bar - and should its chocolate be stored in the fridge? We visit Bournville as it celebrates its 200th birthdayWith so much heritage behind Cadbury, and a devoted following for its products, creating new products and dispensing with old ones isn't a simple process
Solar panel installations in Britain slump with a cold summer to blameOver 80,000 solar panels were installed on UK homes throughout the first seven months of 2024, a 19% reduction on the 106,000 installed during the same period of 2023.
Best mortgage rates for first-time buyers: How long should they fix for?For the majority of people, buying a home will be the biggest financial decision of their life - and getting the best possible deal on their mortgage is crucial.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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TONY HETHERINGTON: My hell of being in a timeshare trap - even when I dieI feel I have trapped myself and my descendants in perpetuity hell. I own a timeshare at Cameron House on Loch Lomond. I am responsible for paying spiralling unaffordable fees.
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.
Turbulence at Boeing as workers down tools in first strike for 16 years after rejecting a 25% pay riseThe strike halted production of the 737 Max jet at Boeing's sites in Seattle in the US. It was the first strike at the planemaker since 2008
Home Secretary told we need 1,000 more road cops with traffic officer numbers down a fifth on eight years agoTraffic cop numbers have fallen by a fifth in eight years. The AA has called on Yvette Cooper to embark on a recruitment drive for specialist road police officers to tackle motoring offences.
Can your children help cut your tax bill? HEATHER ROGERS explainsCan you use your minor children's personal allowance and pass some income on to them? What about giving them shares in a family business? Our tax expert explains.
Fever-Tree sales go flat as bad weather dampens tonic demandThe tonic maker declared turnover of £172.9million for the six months ending June, compared to £175.9million during the same period last year.
Revolut founder and chief exec Nik Storonsky sells £230m worth of sharesStoronsky (pictured) sold somewhere between £153m and £230m of his holding in the London-based app. But this is a small portion of his overall stake.
Goldman enjoys a £70m fees windfall from £28bn Pringles saleChocolate giant Mars announced it would buy Kellanova last month - bringing two of the world's biggest food companies together.
MARKET REPORT: Fewer strikes see ticket sales boost at TrainlineThe FTSE 250 firm rose 8.1% after it said its ticket sales, revenue and profit should be higher than expected for the year to end of February 2025.
Boots appoints ex-shop floor worker to take helm as US owner ponders sale of the pharmacy giantAnthony Hemmerdinger worked at Boots in Manchester as a teenager and has also worked for pub firm Greene King and Sainsbury's.
Wet weather dampens Fevertree sales sending shares crashing to an eight-year lowThe drinks maker, led by co-founder Tim Warrillow (pictured) reported revenues of £170.6m for the first half of the year - up 2% year-on-year.
The most complex Lego build ever? Lego and McLaren create a replica P1 hypercar - and F1 winner Lando Norris has driven itLego and McLaren have built a drivable McLaren P1 hypercar from almost 350,000 Lego Technic elements, which F1 driver Lando Norris took for a spin.
Adnams chair stands down after nearly 50 years with brewerJonathan Adnams announced his intention in June to stand down from the Suffolk-based company before its annual shareholder meeting next year.
Which car brands have electric car sales on target and which are falling behind as end of year ZEV fines loom?Car manufacturers to sell 22% of electric cars to hit government-set ZEV targets by the end of 2024. We reveal which brands are in the green and which are in the red.
Trainline shares soar as fewer strike days help drive £2bn in ticket salesTrainline shares soared on Thursday after the rail ticketing platform upgraded full-year guidance following solid first half growth.
How to stop Labour taking your inheritance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals the steps to take NOWInheritance tax could jump through the proverbial roof if Labour carries out its expected assault on inherited wealth in next month's Budget.
Are WH Smith shares ready to bounce back? Retailer lines-up investor payouts as travel business boomsWH Smith shares were handed a rare boost on Wednesday after the retailer lined-up shareholder payouts amid continued momentum in its lucrative travel business.
Two thirds of EV drivers would REJECT a petrol courtesy car as it 'wouldn't be fair' to be forced to go back to an engineAlmost 9 in 10 EV owners said they want to see an industry-wide guarantee that they will be provided an electric courtesy car if theirs is off the road being repaired - and they don't want an ICE car.
Dunelm bucks the trend as sales rise despite Britons cutting back on home spendingThe homeware retailer revealed its sales expanded by 4.1 per cent to £1.7billion in the year ending 29 June, following better performances across stores and online.
John Lewis turnaround plan paying off as retail giant's losses plungeThe Waitrose and department store owner, which is owned by its 74,000 employees, reported its pre-tax losses slumped by £27million to £29million in the six months ending 27 July.
Trump takes £300m hit as Truth Social shares tankDonald Trump saw almost £300m wiped off his fortune yesterday as shares in his social media group tumbled after the first presidential debate with Kamala Harris.
Heathrow eyes expansion after breaking passenger recordsA record 8m passengers flew through Heathrow last month - piling pressure on the airport to expand.
US Presidential candidates' abandonment of free trade is a worry for us all, says ALEX BRUMMERPocketbook issues, historically, have been a decisive issue in American elections. Donald Trump's narcissism, tendency for autocracy and overt racism have moved the dials against him.
Fed to cut rates at last after drop in inflationThe US central bank looks set to cut interest rates next week after inflation in the world's biggest economy fell to a three-and-a-half-year low.
Zara shrugs off summer of showers as sales riseZara owner Inditex shrugged off the washout summer felt by rivals as it posted higher sales.
Labour signs off 2,800 job cuts in steel industryLabour is to plough £500m into Britain's largest steelworks in a deal that will cost 2,800 jobs.
BUSINESS LIVE: GDP growth stalls; Rightmove rejects £5.6bn REA bid; Boohoo write down on US shake-upThe FTSE 100 closed down 12.04 points at 8193.94. Among the companies with updates today are Rightmove, Boohoo, Dunelm, GSK, Rentokil and WH Smith.
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?
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.
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.
Scotland's pavement parking ban could pave the road for England to do the sameEngland looks the closest it's been yet to introducing a pavement parking ban across all councils, in the latest government move set to infuriate motorists.
Rentokil Initial shares plummet as pest control firm issues profit warningThe pest control giant, whose 100th anniversary falls in 2025, cautioned that its full-year adjusted operating profits could be impacted by up to £80million.
Boohoo faces £34m hit as troubled fast fashion retailer retreats from US distributionBoohoo will close its US distribution centre just over a year after launching it, resulting in a write down analysts think will cost the firm a minimum of £34million.
Bank of England set for two more rate cuts as GDP flatlines and wages coolAverage weekly earnings in the three months to July were 5.1% higher than a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Rightmove rejects 'opportunistic' £5.6bn takeover offerRightmove confirmed it received an offer valuing its shares at 705 pence each, a 27 per cent premium to its share price on the final day before REA's bid became public.
My 76-year-old mum is selling her £300,000 property - what should she do with the money?My mother will hopefully have £300,000-plus from the sale and I am looking to see what the best thing is for her to do with this money.
My daughter regrets paying over the odds for Oasis tickets. Can she get her money back? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy daughter sat for hours in an online queue to buy tickets to see Oasis (led by frontman Liam Gallagher (pictured) next year.
First of its kind 1970 Ford Escort Mexico with historic ties to Essex car factory is heading to auction with a guide price of £70kIt will go under the hammer alongside a couple of celebrity motors, including an Aston Martin used to promote a 2000s James Bond film and a classic car owned by Madonna.
Gold miner Centamin snapped up in £1.9bn takeoverThe FTSE 250 firm's board yesterday said it will recommend that shareholders accept the £1.63 per share offer from South Africa's AngloGold Ashanti.
MARKET REPORT: Oil below $70 for first time since Ukraine invasionBrent crude - the main London benchmark - fell 3.5% to as low as $69.32 a barrel. That was the lowest level since December 2021 before Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Glencore billionaire in court for corruption over payments to Nigeria and CameroonAlex Beard, who was head of oil at the Swiss commodities giant for more than a decade, will plead not guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court.
Pretty Little Things founder Umar Kamani returns 18 months after stepping downUmar Kamani (pictured with wife, Nada), who quit as chief exec in April 2023, said PrettyLittleThing has 'at times lost touch with what made it so special'.
EU in double victory over US tech titans: Apple hit with £11bn tax bill as Google is fined £2bnIn a boost for EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager (pictured), the ECJ ruled against the Silicon Valley titans in two long-running disputes.
AstraZeneca chief defends China business as staff are arrested in Beijing corruption crackdownAstrazeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot (pictured) said the company was taking the arrests of eight or nine employees 'very seriously'.
Astra faces a Chinese burn as Beijing puts Soirot to the test, says ALEX BRUMMERThe journey of AstraZeneca from struggling pharma lightweight under siege from Pfizer to Britain's most valuable company is remarkable.
Schroders and Abrdn promote finance chiefs to top jobs in bid to revive their fortunesAbrdn said interim boss Jason Windsor would become its permanent chief exec following the departure of Stephen Bird in May.
Buyers of new 74-plate cars face incessant warning beeps from speed limiters - but you CAN turn it offSeptember is a bumper month for car sales, but buyers of 74 plate models need to know that their new motor is likely to bombard them with incessant beeping.
I was fined £100 after I failed to master a parking app... even though I didn't park: SALLY SORTS ITI drove to visit wildflower meadows in May. The car park for it requires you to use the RingGo payment app. I tried 3 times and failed so parked elsewhere- but now I've got a £100 fine.
BUSINESS LIVE: Wage growth eases to 5.1%; Abrdn confirms new CEO; Centamin set for $2.5bn takeoverThe FTSE 100 closed down 64.86 points at 8205.98. Among firms with updates today are Abrdn, Centamin, Schroders, Wickes, Serica Energy and IQE.
Serica Energy could slash investment amid 'punitive' taxesNorth Sea oil and gas production is currently taxed at a headline rate of 75 per cent, which includes a 35 per cent Energy Profits Levy (EPL) introduced two years ago.
Wickes profits plunge as customers cut back on expensive installationsThe home improvement retailer, which runs around 229 sites across the UK, reported its adjusted pre-tax profits dived by 24.8 per cent to £23.4million in the six months ending 29 June.
Virtual Insanity! Rare Aston Martin once owned by Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay to go under the hammer for £400,000An extremely rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-pack is expected to fetch up to £400,000 when it goes under the hammer this month. It was owned by Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay.
Investor tells FTSE 250 office space group IWG to quit London for the US to boost shareholder returnsLondon-listed office space supplier IWG is facing pressure from a top investor to quit the FTSE 250 in favour of a US listing.
Beauty brands that could make YOU a fortune: As Warren Buffett joins the fray, our expert reveals how to cash in on cosmeticsDoes the fall in sales of cosmetics disprove the once reliable lipstick index? Or are shoppers merely choosing skincare and perfume (like YSL's Libre, promoted by Dua Lipa, pictured) instead?
Cardiff chipmaker IQE swings to profit - but shares slide amid uneven market recoveryBritish chipmaker IQE swung to a profit in the first half of the year as demand for its semiconductor wafers continued to recover.
FTSE 250 gold miner Centamin set for £1.9bn takeoverUnder the terms of the deal, Centamin shares are each valued at 163 pence, a 36.7 per cent premium to the group's closing share price on 9 September.
Burberry in crisis as shares plummet to 15-year low: Pressure on new bossShares plunged as much as 8% to the lowest level since 2009 after analysts warned its status as a major player in the industry was under threat.
How Britain really ended up with its debt headache: ALEX BRUMMERKeir Starmer doesn't much like the House of Lords and plans to cut it down to size. Yet it will be hard for him to ignore a report by the economic affairs committee.
Aldi plots new stores to take on rival Asda as profits soar and sales hit record highAldi's UK and Ireland chief executive, Giles Hurley, said he wants more shops 'across the length and breadth' of Britain amid a battle for market share.
I've been told I no longer need a seat belt Medical Exemption Certificate from my GP - is this true?Please can you tell me whether the GP issue seat belt Exemption Certificates are still legally required in light of new legislation with AI cameras to check on seat belt wearing?
Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer Sarah Burton gets top job at GivenchySarah Burton will take the role at the LVMH-owned fashion house after stepping down from Alexander McQueen last year.
MARKET REPORT: TGI Fridays owner Hostmore on the brink as stock falls 90%In a spectacularly bleak update to the stock market, TGI Fridays-owner Hostmore dropped a series of bombshells that left investors stunned.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary urges air traffic chief to step down after Gatwick chaosRyanair boss Michael O'Leary (pictured) urged Martin Rolfe, chief executive of the National Air Traffic Services, to step down.
Former Pizza Express chairman Luke Johnson takes over at struggling Revolution BarsLuke Johnson, who later ran Patisserie Valerie, will join the cocktail bar and restaurant chain as it pushes ahead with a cost-cutting mission.
Northvolt prepares job cuts as demand for electric cars stallsIn yet another blow to the industry, Northvolt said it would scale back its commitments and drive down costs in the face of a 'challenging' market.
BUSINESS LIVE: C&C earnings in line with forecasts; Computacenter profits slump; Barratt forms joint ventureThe FTSE 100 closed up 89.37 points at 8270.84. Among the companies with updates today are C&C Group, Aldi, Entain, Computacenter, and Barratt.
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.
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.
Unilever finally ditching Russian business after years of criticismThe consumer giant sparked outrage by refusing to pull out of the country in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine over two years ago.
Barratt partners with Homes England and Lloyds Bank to build thousands of new propertiesThe firm said potential development opportunities would 'include large brownfield developments, as well as new garden village style communities'.
Ladbrokes owner Entain sees forecast-beating online gaming sales growthThe gambling giant revealed its online net gaming revenues in the UK and Ireland had rebounded to growth quicker than expected during the second half of the fiscal year.
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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.
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.
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.
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