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QinetiQ shares by a fifth as the UK defence tech firm is hit by contract delaysThe defence tech company said it has been hit by 'tough' trading and 'geopolitical uncertainty' as it forecast annual revenue growth would slow to 2%.
Asda launches supermarket price war and sparks £4bn sell-off of Britain's listed grocersThe sell-off came after Asda's executive chairman Allan Leighton (pictured) said he will spend millions in a bid to turn the company around.
Trump tariffs rock global economy: Gloomy outlook for Carney's Canada as Mexico heads into recessionThe OECD downgraded world GDP projections for this year and next, with Mexico and Canada, led by Mark Carney (pictured) hardest hit.
AstraZeneca snaps up Belgian cancer treatment business EsoBiotec in £770m dealAstra will buy EsoBiotec for up to £770m comprised of an initial £327m payment and another £443m in the future if it hits agreed milestones.
Reeves can't blame the Tories - or Trump - for Britain's stagnant economy: MAGGIE PAGANORemember how we were told after Labour's election victory that the grown-ups were back in charge? How Keir Starmer promised to 'fix the foundations'.
Asos falls out of fashion: Shares crash to 17-year low after major downgrade in the CityThe stock fell 4%, or 10p, to 240p after Exane BNP Paribas analyst Mia Strauss cut her rating to 'underperform' from 'neutral'.
Taxman triples number of CGT investigations as part of crackdown on TikTok traders and crypto enthusiastsInvestigations into unpaid CGT liabilities rose from 4,564 to 14,223 in the 2023-24 tax year, as HMRC cracked down on amateur traders and crypto investors.
The little-known supermarket parking catch that could land you a £100 chargeMotorists have been warned that they face getting stung by huge penalties if they make this one crucial mistake when using a supermarket car park.
Average pothole-related repair costs 'hit record high' as craters trigger issues with car tech as well as puncturesKwik Fit's annual Pothole Impact Tracker report suggests repair bills jumped in 2024 with motorists faced with an estimated £1.7bn outlay.
Britain's three newest million pound property markets revealed - is yours on the list?Only three areas met the criteria for entry this time - compared to 11 last year - thanks to higher mortgage rates which have led to flagging house prices.
SMALL CAP IDEA: 'Flu Camp' rapid drug trial firm slashes big pharma costsFew companies can claim to be world leaders in their niche, but hVIVO comfortably falls into that category.
Phoenix Group shares surge as insurer scores pensions boost to profitsBritain's biggest savings and retirement business saw adjusted operating profits rise by 31 per cent to £825million last year, compared to analyst forecasts of £734million.
Crispin Odey faces being banned from City jobs and is slapped with £1.8m fineCrispin Odey faces a seven-figure fine and a ban from the UK financial services industry after a damning regulatory probe into the millionaire hedge fund manager's conduct
Iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo to return as an electric 'beast' in 2027One of the numerous complaints drivers have about electric vehicles is they're boring and all a bit samey. But nobody's told Renault...
Surge in social media hacking: Here's why you should turn on two-factor authentication NOWSocial media and email hacking reports jumped 57% last year, says Action Fraud. That is the tip of the iceberg.
I'm paralysed at the thought of asking for a pay rise. Will I be fired for it? VICKY REYNAL repliesI'm paralysed at the thought of asking for more money, despite knowing all my colleagues get more than me. How can I find the courage to speak up?
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals continue to hover close to the 4 per cent mark.
Nationwide forced to defend £50 takeover rewardBritain's biggest building society, led by Debbie Crosbie (pictured), is making the £600m payout following its takeover of Virgin Money.
LAW DEBENTURE CORPORATION: The £1.2bn trust that shows being quirky can also be highly profitableIn the 12 months to the end of December, the trust registered total investor returns of 15.9 per cent - well ahead of the 9.5 per cent returns from its benchmark, the FTSE All-Share Index.
The investment world's been rocked by a new kind of fund: Money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals if and how it can make YOU richThere are many criticisms you can level at the investment industry, keepers of our pension funds and stocks and shares Individual Savings Accounts.
Total value of the UK housing market up 6.3% last yearThere were 1.1m residential property transactions, with an average sale price of £343,922.
Half a million home moves stuck in conveyancing 'log-jam' ahead of stamp duty changesRightmove has estimated that 74,000 moves, which includes 25,000 first-time buyers , will just miss the 31 March deadline and complete in April instead.
Mercedes new CLA EV blows the competition out the water with 492 miles of range for around £40kAre we in the new age of EVs? Mercedes new CLA coupe is priced the same as the hybrid and will give you 492 miles of range for around £40k. It'll go on sale later this year.
I'm splitting with my husband at 68 and only have a state pension - what do you advise? STEVE WEBB repliesI have £150,000 in savings in my name and I would like advice on how to use this money to give me an income for life to help with the running costs of my home.
Is it worth investing in the Royal Mint's new John Lennon coin range?The Royal Mint has today launched a new series of commemorative coins celebrating the life and work of John Lennon.
Do you have what it takes to be an Isa millionaire?Becoming a millionaire is something many of us dream about - but building such an impressive nest egg is not as out of reach as you think.
Military and political chiefs push for £100bn European defence potThe European Parliament also endorsed a white paper which urged members to back such an institution.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Donald Trump on risky road to Make America Great AgainDonald Trump's behaviour, in particular over Ukraine and Vladimir Putin, has made the world think the US has, in Boris Johnson's phrase, undergone a 'moral lobotomy'.
It's time for Chancellor to come clean on tax, says HAMISH MCRAEThere are many ways in which we can cut our tax bills. And maybe we should just try to spend less.
How an 'abundance mindset' can unlock your route to wealth, reveals money psychotherapist VICKY REYNALSuzanne came to me for financial therapy because, despite having what most people would consider a successful life, she would stay up at night worrying, 'What if it all disappears?'
My Beatles book is not giving me any royalties: TONY HETHERINGTON investigatesI wrote a book about my teenage friends, John Lennon and The Quarrymen. It is on Amazon, but I've received nothing for over a year.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: A victory on cash Isas - but this battle is far from overThere is every possibility that Rachel Reeves will let the furore die down - and then announce an assault.
A million more at risk of paying 40% tax: Chancellor may extend freeze on thresholdsRachel Reeves is under pressure to raise taxes and cut spending to plug a £10 billion gap in the public finances or risk breaking her own borrowing rules.
Build a stocks and shares Isa for uncertain times with these five DsTrying to decide where to invest has become especially fraught over the past few weeks as markets face huge volatility and the outlook changes daily.
The car insurance sweet spot before renewal date that could save you £164While ultra-organised drivers research quotes in advance, some don't bother at all and auto renew. But there is a sweet-spot in between when prices are lowest.
Buttons are back: The car makers ditching touchscreens in favour of analogue controlsAfter VW's said it's reintroducing physical controls in forthcoming cars, we look at the other brands who are returning to analogue controls having listened to customer feedback.
World-leading experts reveal what you need to know and buy if you want to make a mint from GOLD as prices are soaring and investors piling inFinancial markets, so the saying goes, are driven by fear and greed - fear when times are tough, greed when times are good. Today, fear is in the ascendant - and so is gold.
Author Sir Ben Okri's fortunes turned around after an astonishing breakthroughNow 66, Sir Ben was knighted in 2023 for services to literature. He lives in west London with his partner and their eight-year-old daughter Mirabella.
Single retirees count the cost of pensionsWhile couples can pool savings and share expenses, single people must stump up for utility bills, holidays and groceries alone.
What are my two Bart Simpson shaped limited edition vinyls worth? DAN HATFIELD repliesI've had them on display in my home office and they're always a talking point. On a Zoom call recently, someone asked me what they're worth.
The best of British shares to buy as investors back the FTSE to beat the US stock marketShould the unloved UK stock market be the home for some of your Isa allowance this year?
ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor's pledge not to come back for more taxes will be ditchedRachel Reeves, having empowered the Office for Budget Responsibility in a bid to bolster Labour's credibility, is being hoist on her own petard
Tech firm allows online shoppers to turn smartphones into a reader where you can TAP your debit card to payBurbank has this week launched a world-first online card payment technology known as 'Card Present over Internet' or CPoI.
Plan to let parents fix holes in state pension records if they didn't claim child benefit given green lightThe Government has confirmed it is going ahead with plans to let parents fill gaps in their state pension records if they didn't claim child benefit.
I was a London black cab driver for 20 years and these are the secrets of the tradeEver wondered what the iconic London black cabbies have to learn to pass the infamous 'Knowledge' test? One cabby tells us the almost unbelievable secrets of the craft...
How worried should investors be about the Trump slump? This is Money podcastInvestors this week have been hit by the 'Trump Slump.' Why is the US market rattling markets and is it the end of the US bull market?
Mega £5,000 cashback mortgages launched to offset stamp duty hikeNew mortgage deals with hefty cashback are on offer to help with rising stamp duty costs - but there are a few things buyers must be aware of before signing up.
Jaecoo 7 SHS review: China's £35k Range Rover rival promises 745 miles of rangeThe Jaecoo 7 is the latest Chinese car to arrive in the UK. It's a fraction of the cost of other premium SUVs. But is it any good? Freda Lewis-Stempel drives it to find out.
Women who took maternity leave could be owed thousands by their employer thanks to a loopholeAdvocacy group Nugget Savings said it had been notified of errors by more than 200 women. It remains unclear how widespread the issue is.
Gold soars to $3,000 as Trump ramps up trade war - and one expert predicts price will hit $4,500The gold price has topped $3,000 for the first time as US president Donald Trump's tariff threats send investors fleeing to safe havens.
Cash Isa battle heats up: Trading 212 launches new best buy above 5%The cash Isa battle is heating up again this week with several providers hiking their rates. Trading 212 has increased its cash Isa rate to 5.02 per cent.
How to spring clean your investing Isa: Five steps to overhaul your portfolioThe annual reset of Isa allowances on 6 April makes this an opportune time to review and refresh your investments.
Major bank offers £150 switching offer to new AND existing customers along with a 6.17% savings rateIt is offering new and existing customers £150 if they switch their current account to its reward account, which comes with perks including a generous rate.
Best buy cash Isa launched by Zopa Bank - but there is a huge catchThe easy access Isa includes a 1.21% bonus rate fixed for three months, meaning that the rate will eventually drop down to 3.8% once the bonus period is up.
How much you should have in an Isa at each age - are you on track?Here's how to check if your Isa stacks up, based on the average for your age group and emergency fund needs.
Britain rapidly becoming a low-cash society warns ATM network boss JOHN HOWELLSOur job is to protect cash for as long as people need it, but it's important we don't simply protect cash for cash's sake, says Link CEO John Howells.
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.
Higher rate tax trap snares 680,000 more people - are you being caught?HMRC statistics show there was a marked increase in the number of taxpayers across the board between 2021/22 and 2022/23.
HMRC makes major change to side hustle tax and will adopt US-style snoop scheme to tackle tax evasionHMRC will no longer ask hundreds of thousands of people with side hustles to file a tax return under new plans unveiled this week.
Don't let your bank pull this sneaky trick to cut your rate, says SYLVIA MORRISIf I ask you to do one thing this week it's to check on the interest rate of your savings account to make sure it is still fit for purpose.
What is a Bed & Isa? The smart move to protect your investments from taxBed & Isa activity has coolled off since the big capital gains tax changes last year, but it is still a effective way to shield investments from tax, say experts.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top dealsWe pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
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.
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Is it REALLY safe to store your private photos and documents in the 'cloud'? Experts reveal the steps to take to protect your most sensitive information onlineDespite most people believing cloud storage is sufficient for keeping crucial files safe, experts say other security measures must be taken to guard against losing special photos and videos.
Online services are making life harder claim a third of over-60sAge UK said the shift to 'digital first' has created significant barriers for older people who are not comfortable with using technology.
FCA bans Odey from City over 'lack of integrity' amid sexual harassment allegationsThe FCA said Odey (pictured) showed a 'lack of integrity' in seeking to frustrate an investigation into his behaviour by executives at his company.
Harmony Energy Income Trust set for £191m takeover by ForesightThe investment manager, which manufactures and operates lithium battery storage plants, revealed it had agreed on a potential cash offer from Foresight Group.
Ford boss warns of more UK job cuts as car buyers continue to snub electric vehiclesUS-owned Ford is axing thousands of jobs in Europe, including 2,100 in the UK, where it is led by UK boss Lisa Brankin (pictured).
Fed chief Jerome Powell faces fresh clash over rate cutsThe President has put the Fed under intense pressure to cut rates - but Powell is expected to resist despite fears of a recession looming over the world's largest economy.
There's genius in Donald Trump's tariffs madness - but these factors may blow us all apart, reveals ALEX BRUMMERDonald Trump loves shock and awe. When he proposed emptying Gaza of its population to create a new Riviera on the Med the world was aghast.
Electric cars too heavy for Britain's motorways could smash through outdated barriers, government warnedThe Vehicle Restraint Manufacturers Association says the metal fences that line roads and bridges are designed to 1998 standards, and capable of stopping only traditional petrol or diesel cars.
Hopes of price war at the pumps as 4p cut off a litre of petrolFuel prices have not been so low since before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which sparked a huge rise due to concerns about disruption to supplies as well as sanctions on Russia.
NICOLA HORLICK: My love for Donald Trump is getting me in hot waterMy husband says I should just keep quiet and stay off politics at work. But my colleagues don't. So why should I?
ITV in merger talks to form £3bn creative powerhouse listed on London marketPlans are advancing between ITV and All3Media. A deal is still far from certain, but if it did come off it would be a major boost for the UK stock market.
Bollywood film group Eros fails to repay UK investorsThe cash - up to £3.75 million - was part of a complex plan to repay investors who bought a £50 million bond issued by Eros in 2014.
Waterstones boss raises hopes of City floatJames Daunt said the London stock exchange is an attractive market for retail businesses, raising hopes the company will stage a float in the City.
Interest rate jitters curbing sales, Berkeley warnsDespite Berkeley Group's concerns, help is unlikely to come from the Bank of England next week due to Budget tax hikes.
Tesco and Sainsbury's shares sink as Asda boss warns of no quick fixLeighton said profits will be 'materially' lower this year as he prepares to plough millions of pounds into a turnaround plan.
MARKET WATCH: Bakkavor soars after it dismisses two takeover bids from GreencoreThe FTSE 250 firm said the latest bid of £1.14billion 'significantly undervalued the company and its future prospects'.
Chancellor urged to abolish tourist tax to boost economyThe comments came after figures showed the economy shrank by 0.1 per cent in January as business reeled from the £40billion of tax hikes announced in the Budget.
RAY MASSEY: How about a baguette holder in your new Renault hatchback?As new Renault 5 hatchbacks have begun rolling off the ship into Britain, I managed to grab one of the very first imported batch for a test on UK roads.
Shein boss breaks silence over stock market listingShein, which was set up in China and is based in Singapore, is known to have been in talks about an initial public offering in London for months.
How to sort out ALL your savings in just an hour on your lunch breakGetting your savings into shape needn't be a faff. Get a cup of tea, sit down and use these simple steps to get it done on your lunch break.
Smart motorway software outage left drivers unsafe on a 9-mile stretch of the M62 for a monthSmart motorway radar detection systems have failed to keep divers safe due to outages, new findings reveal. There are calls for hard shoulders to be reinstated.
Asda cuts petrol prices by 4p a litre - will rivals follow suit?The cut is the largest overnight price drop made by any retailer so far in 2025, and is Asda's largest cut since 2022.
My number plate was cloned and I was blamed for an accident 280 miles awayShelli Birkett fell victim of number plate fraud when she was accused of being involved in a crash in Liverpool, while she was at home 280 miles away.
Air Astana to pay special dividend after passenger numbers jumpCentral Asia's biggest airline, which listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2024, is recommending $25.2million in special dividend payouts and $13million in ordinary dividends for investors.
Is Hornby leaving AIM final nail in the coffin for London's junior market? SMALL CAP MOVERSShares in Hornby were shunted into the siding after the model railway maker announced plans to pack up its tracks and depart AIM.
Which car makers are going full tilt on EVs? As choice soars 246%, we reveal who added most modelsIn terms of different EV models, numbers have grown from 37 in 2020 to a whopping 132 options by the end of 2024. It means a third of new car variants are now battery powered.
Berkeley Group warns of 'significant pressure' from regulatory changesNumerous reforms have been introduced over the past few years to make buildings safer following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017.
I turned my 14-year-old son into an Isa investing fanatic who thinks about long-term financial growthThrough his Jisa, he's not just saving for the future, he's learning valuable lessons about patience, risk and long-term thinking.
It IS ethical to back defence firms, insists Legal and General boss Antonio Simoes amid growing backlash against 'woke' investingSimoes (pictured) made the remarks as City firms are being urged to back the sector amid threats to UK and European security intensifying.
Taxpayer ownership of NatWest falls below 5% for first time since £46bn bailout in 2008-09The state now owns just 4.82% of the lender and wants to reduce the holding to zero by July. NatWest rose 0.7%, or 43p, to 433.6p.
Shares in Magners cider maker C&C Group slump by a fifthThe drinks manufacturer expects to report underlying earnings before interest and taxes of between €76million and €78million for the 12 months ending February.
I won a huge windfall on the lottery and left my job - this what I've spent my winnings on and luxuries I avoidI spotted an email that read, 'Congratulations: You are a winner'. I thought it was a £10 win, but when I checked the app it said I had won a prize of £10,000 given monthly for 30 years.
Building society bosses call on Rachel Reeves to rule out cuts to cash IsasChancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) was considering reducing how much can be saved - possibly from £20,000 a year to just £4,000.
Waitrose leads John Lewis revival as upmarket grocer battles Marks & Spencer for customersPosting his first set of results since taking over as chairman in September, Jason Tarry (pictured) said shoppers are 'responding well' to an overhaul.
Trump tariffs trash investor confidence in the US stock market as the President targets EU wine and champagneFigures from Hargreaves Lansdown have illustrated the sharp change in sentiment as the 'Trump bump' turns into the 'Trump slump'.
End of the line for Hornby as it becomes the latest firm to quit the London stock marketThe model train maker, , which is in the middle of a major transformation, will cancel its listing on the junior AIM market and become a private firm.
BP plans to sell half its solar arm as the oil giant attempts to win over activist investor ElliottPressure is building on BP chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) following reports that Elliott was disappointed with his new strategy.
John Lewis mends its ways - now if only Boots can follow suit and relist in the City: ALEX BRUMMERThere are retailers we really want to succeed. Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, and Boots are in this category as legacy firms with heritage.
Trainline shares slump as worries about rival state-run ticketing app biteShares in the FTSE 250 company tumbled 11.4 per cent to 278p by late Thursday morning, meaning they have lost a third of their value this year.
Britain's 'first-ever electric sports car maker' founded by former Tesla execs debuts £65k featherweight EVsLongbow's starting price of £64,995 is less than half what the new Tesla Roadster will cost as Elon Musk's former employees look to steal a march on the US firm's electric sports car.
Cash Isa rules WON'T change in spring statement but Chancellor isn't ruling out shake-up later this yearRachel Reeves had discussed making changes or even scrapping cash Isas to push more savers into investing to boost UK markets and the economy.
Deliveroo finally turns a full-year profit - but its share price slumpsThe London-based firm recorded a £3m profit in 2024, compared to a £32m loss the previous year, as well as positive free cash flow of £86m.
GTA creators say gaming is the key for younger generation to learn about moneyLast year, Scottish Widows launched gamification features within its apps in a bid to boost better connect people with their finances.
Speeding fines surge as AI cameras catch thousands of driversSpeeding fines have surged 14% since 2022, an FOI from Confused has found, as AI cameras catch almost 2,400 drivers in four years.
Car touchscreens 'increasingly distracting' as simple tasks can take 23 seconds to completeAuto Express examined which car brands have the most complex infotainment systems. The test ranked the screens based on how distracting they can be.
Amazon revoked my £379 gift card saying it had been reported stolen: CRANE ON THE CASEAmazon told me the cards, which I received as a bonus from work, were revoked because they had been 'reported lost or stolen by the purchaser.'
HMRC to use voice recognition in bid to reduce call waiting timesThe trial is expected to be rolled out across HMRC over the rest of the year, and the tax office is also looking at generative AI to point taxpayers to online advice.
Number of maxed out Junior Isas surges by 45% as parents and grandparents utilise £9k limitMore than 70,000 Jisa accounts had been maxed out in 2022-23 - up from 49,000 in 2021-22 - FOI data obtained by wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin reveals.
FCA abandons plans to 'name and shame' firms under investigation after backlashThe Financial Conduct Authority scrapped a shake-up of its enforcement policy after 'considerable concerns' had been raised.
ECB boss Christine Lagarde warns over trade war inflation risk as Europe retaliates to Trump's tariffsChristine Lagarde (pictured) said it was 'impossible' to guarantee that policymakers would meet a 2% inflation target in the short term.
EV slowdown slams the brakes on Porsche profits as it faces growing competition from ChinaPorsche - where tennis star Emma Raducanu (pictured) is a global ambassador - said its profit margin this year would be between 10 and 12%.
Profits hit puts Puma on the back foot as German sportswear brand announces 500 job lossesPuma, which sells a range of trainers designed by pop star Dua Lipa (pictured), said first-quarter sales growth would be below last year's level.
Housing market in doldrums over Trump tariffs: Demand slumps to its lowest level since 2023Demand has slumped partly due to 'international economic uncertainties', according to a report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Signature job: Bank of England reappoints Victoria Cleland as chief cashierCleland (pictured in the Bank of England vaults) was previously the first woman to be appointed to this role, which she held between 2014 and 2018.
Ivanka Trump may be the World Bank's ace card as it fights for survival: ALEX BRUMMERIvanka Trump (pictured) has been a star attraction on women's issues at the World Bank's meetings and was even touted, by her father, as a future president.
4imprint Group shares dive following tariff concernsThe FTSE 250 company, which sells items such as books, bags and lanyards, saw its shares plunge by 19 per cent in early trading before somewhat rebounding to be 13.3 per cent lower.
Zara owner Inditex has quieter start to 2025 despite 'well received' collectionsThe Zara and Massimo Dutti owner saw its turnover increase by 4 per cent between the start of February and 10 March, compared to 11 per cent growth during the same period last year.
Used EVs 'close to tipping point' of being more popular than petrol and diesel carsExeter University's Global Systems Institute department said interest in EVs has become more 'sticky', as drivers spend increased amounts of time hunting for pre-owned battery cars.
Why are water bills rising by up to 47% next month?Awful April is just weeks away and households are bracing themselves for huge increases in their bills. We explain why prices are rising and how you can cut your bill.
My insurer won't pay out for cardiac arrest... over an earache I had 18 months ago: SALLY SORTS ITI suffered a sudden cardiac arrest whilst on holiday in the US last year. When I went to make a claim on my travel insurance, it was declined.
Could this hot shot lawyer defy ministers and finally win £10.5bn for the betrayed Waspi womenCaroline Robinson, a lawyer at Bindmans working on the Waspi case believes it has a real chance of succeeding in a judicial review.
The 20 most cashless cities revealed... plus the ones that are holding outThe value of withdrawals has dropped in every area of the country since the 2020 - but some areas are ditching cash at a much faster rate than others.
Balfour Beatty declares dividend boost and £125m share buybackThe infrastructure giant, which helped build the Channel Tunnel and London Aquatics Centre, plans to repurchase £125million of its shares in 2025.
Teachers are eligible for Blue Light Discount - what is it and is it worth the fee?The Blue Light Card, which offers discounts to emergency workers, has since expanded to include other professions, including education.
Legal & General unveils dividend hike and £500m share buybackThe financial services giant reaffirmed its commitment to return more than £5bn to shareholders within three years.
Electric vehicles cannot be recharged on large parts of British motorways - due to a slow and unequal rollout of charging points, MPs sayOnly a third of the 114 areas identified by the Department for Transport have met the aim of having six ultra-rapid charge points.
My dad's neighbour wants to cut down hedges that have given him privacy for years. Can he stop them? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy father has a fence at the end of his garden. There's a new neighbour who lives on the other side of it who wants to remove trees and hedges.
Five golden rules you MUST follow to build a tax-free super Isa - and maximise your allowanceIndividual savings accounts have been a prized tool for savvy savers for the past 26 years - and cash Isas are more valuable than ever.
Morgan unveils the £102,000 Supersport to take the 115-year-old British carmaker into the futureThe car company is sticking with its time-honoured tradition of hand-forming this over a wooden ash frame.
Debenhams is back! Struggling Boohoo group rebrands its fashion empire - but historic department store chain will remain online onlyDebenhams, modelled by TV presenter Hannah Cooper-Dommett (pictured) was bought out of administration by Boohoo in 2021.
I want to leave my second home to my grandchildren: What's the most tax efficient way to do it?Should I leave it to them in my will and pay inheritance tax; sell it now and give them the money, but pay capital gains tax; or leave it in a trust?
Britain's beleaguered steel industry dealt another blow by Trump's 25% import tariffThe UK steel sector has been hammered by high energy costs and a flood of cheap Chinese imports, resulting in thousands of job cuts.
Markets slump again as Trump ramps up tariffs on Canada a day after it names Mark Carney its leaderUS president Donald Trump (pictured) said he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium from 25% to 50% from today.
MARKET WATCH: Investors lose their appetite for Domino's Pizza as profits slumpThe FTSE 250 group said sales rose just 0.7% in the first ten weeks of 2025 having been up 3% in the final quarter of 2024. The firm remained upbeat.
Shares in Persimmon soar as it announces plans to build 11,000 new homes in 2025The York-based firm, which revealed that profits for last year beat analyst expectations, said its forward order book had soared by £250m.
Lego posts bumper profits as it hopes tie-ups with Nike and Formula 1 will help it 'stay relevant'Revenue at the Danish company soared 13% to £8.4bn driven by strong demand in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Trump trade turns sour: The US president is taking disrupting to the extreme, says ALEX BRUMMERUnpredictability is too mild a word to describe Donald Trump's actions since he arrived in the Oval Office just under two months ago.
UK insurance broker throws an AI lifeline to hard hit businesses in war-torn UkraineLondon-based McGill and Partners has launched an AI powered facility that will enable Ukrainian firms to obtain cover against the risk of war damage.
I stayed loyal to convicted Epstein, admits former Barclays boss Jes StaleyJes Staley (pictured) was giving evidence at London's Upper Tribunal as he seeks to overturn a finance industry ban and £1.8m fine.
Fresh blow for City as British broker Icap plans to list data and analytics business in New YorkTP ICAP, the world's largest inter-dealer broker hopes to float a minority stake in its Parameta Solutions arm by the end of June.
Half of parents happy to let grown-up kids live at home as rents and house prices soarSome 53% of parents will happily accommodate grown-up offspring as swathes of young adults return to childhood bedrooms.
Carpet in the bathroom, foam in the attic - the telltale signs that dream home will turn into a giant money pitLooking for a new home? Whether a smart urban pad, rural retreat or luxury retirement development, it is vital not to let the heart rule the head.
My house burned down while I was on holiday - when I got back my insurer claimed I'd been running a secret cannabis farm!John Rodger, 88, was holidaying on the Mediterranean island of Gozo when his house in rural Norfolk burnt down.
My battle plan to ride out the TRUMP SLUMP - and make your investments great again: JEFF PRESTRIDGEIn recent days, the US stock market has been seriously rattled by the antics of gunslinger Donald Trump and his America-first approach.
The price of Bitcoin is plunging... so is this the perfect time to invest? The world's leading experts give their answerThe digital currency has fallen by more than a quarter in value since a high of $106,000 in January, even in spite of a jump to $90,000 last week.
Protect your wealth from the Trump slump: As the stock market plummets, experts reveal what to doThe Trump bump has become the Trump slump. Stock markets worldwide are in turmoil, leaving investors bemused and anxious about their Isas and pensions.
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