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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The investment world's been rocked by a new kind of fund. Now our money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals if they can make YOU rich...There are many criticisms you can level at the investment industry, keepers of our pension funds and stocks and shares Individual Savings Accounts.
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?
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Nationwide hands £50 bonus to members and says there could be more to comeThe £50 payments linked to the Virgin Money acquisition will be made next month from 9 April, Nationwide said.
The colossal tax raid that explains why high earners say they don't feel rich: SIMON LAMBERTSince Tony Blair came to power, we have seen a radical redefinition of what it means to be a higher earner and a massive stealth tax raid.
I earn a six-figure salary but it just isn't enough. Don't even think about calling me rich - I'd need to earn another £40,000 just to be comfortable. And here's why...A meagre two per cent of people in the UK earn above £100,000, according to the ONS. But here, solicitor Kate Flounders explains why her six-figure salary leaves her wanting more...
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.
Why does the teachers' pension scheme keep asking if I've remarried? STEVE WEBB repliesTPS send me a letter every year asking if my circumstances have changed. If they do then I will stop receiving my widow's pension.
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgages have dipped below 4 per cent for the first time in months, as the battle over rates steps up a gear.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facilities by ADF shares slump to record low as firm suffers from long tail of Hollywood strikesThe Bridgend-based firm, which rents out vehicles to film and television productions, blamed the downturn on tight production budgets.
How the pension freedom 'class of 2015' nearly doubled their moneyPension freedoms allowed retirees to take control of their own pension savings. Markets were kind to those who kept them invested since 2015, says Ed Monk of Fidelity.
High Street faces wave of closures and job losses after Budget tax raidIn another setback for the Chancellor (pictured), the British Retail Consortium said chains will be 'left with little choice' but to slash investment.
Volvo considering axing estate cars FOR GOOD: Is it the end of the road for the legendary Swedish family car?Volvo is looking to a future without estate cars, turning its back on what has become a 'niche' body shape that dates back 70 years in the Swedish company's heritage.
STV profits more than double following takeovers... and Euro 2024 ads boostThe Scottish media company revealed its operating profits soared by 106 per cent to £13.2million in 2024, while its total profits increased by 147 per cent to £13.1million.
Money owed on mortgages reaches RECORD high as lending to first-time buyers spikesThe amount of new money being handed by banks to home buyers and owners is rising as borrowers adjust to the 'new normal' of higher interest rates.
Sales up at Domino's as pizza chain announces appointment of new chairDomino's Pizza Group enjoyed higher sales and earnings last year despite its revenue slightly declining.
Debenhams has NO plans to reopen high street stores amid Boohoo rebrandBoohoo shares fell on Tuesday after the group revealed it will be rebranding itself and changing its name to Debenhams Group.
Car crash for Musk as value of Tesla halves: Shares tumble 50% in three months as recession fears rock global marketsAs global markets tumbled on fears that Donald Trump's trade wars will fuel inflation and tip the US into recession, shares in Tesla fell 14%.
BP shake-up is 'resonating' with investors, insists boss Murray AuchinclossPressure is building on Murray Auchincloss (pictured) following reports that activist investor Elliott was disappointed with his strategy.
Carney resists Trump threat: Former Bank of England governor may just be what Canada needs: ALEX BRUMMERMark Carney (pictured) has achieved his goal of being prime minister of Canada, although he will have to fight a general election later this year.
Asian investment trusts offer a cheap opportunity in a volatile market: The INVESTING ANALYSTWorries over Donald Trump's tariffs have created an opportunity to buy into Asia's growth story at a discount.
This week marks 25 years since the dot-com bubble peaked - here's what AI investors can learn from itWhen the bubble burst, the Nasdaq lost more than 75% of its gain on the back of profit taking and plummeting investor sentiment.
GP surgery owner Assura may quit the London stock market after US buyout giant KKR bids £1.6bnThe board of the London-listed real estate investment trust said it would be 'minded' to accept the latest proposal from KKR.
Top Chemring investor says any offer should 'strongly consider' the firm's future earning powerUS private equity group Bain Capital made a 390p-a-share offer worth £1.1bn for the British explosives maker last month, but it was knocked back.
MARKET WATCH: World's largest ship broker Clarkson loses a fifth of its value as tariffs and war hit businessClarkson, led by chief exec Andi Case (pictured) also reported a 6% rise in profits to £115.3m for 2024 and raised its dividend for a 22nd year in a row.
I made awful financial mistakes in my 20s - now I'm jealous of wealthier friends: VICKY REYNAL repliesI made some truly awful financial mistakes when I was in my 20s. I can't sleep for worrying about how much money I lost. How can I stop my money anxiety?
Travis Perkins boss Pete Redfern quits after six months in chargePete Redfern joined the building materials supplier last September to replace Nick Roberts, whose departure followed a more challenging period for the firm.
Government issues urgent warning to millions over DWP payment set to be scrapped in weeks - here's what to doClaimants of this benefit have until next month to apply for Universal Credit - or risk missing out on payments.
Most popular stocks and funds ahead of Isa deadline - are defence stocks the new Magnificent Seven?If you're looking to add to your Isa ahead of 5 April and are stuck for inspiration, these are the most popular stocks and funds among DIY investors.
Cash Isa returns dwarfed by investing since 1999 - but don't ditch your tax-free pot just yetWith a £1,000 stake alone at the turn of the millennium, investors in IA North America would have returned £5,964, compared to cash Isa growth of just £2,016.
Ford recalls 26,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs but warns fix isn't ready and tells owners NOT to charge due to battery fire riskIn letters sent to over 26,000 affected owners of the family car, Ford said drivers may 'experience battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire'.
Healthcare landlord Assura's shares leap on £1.6bn takeover offerBosses at the company said they are 'minded to recommend' the offer to investors if KKR and Stonepeak make a concrete bid.
SMALL CAP IDEA: London-listed gold miner has seen its share price soar 42% this yearGreatland Gold acquired the 70 per cent stake it didn't already own from Newmont and, as part of the deal, also bought the Telfer mine, some 45km from Havieron.
Spend more of your pension financial advisers tell majority of retirees ahead of inheritance tax changesOne in ten advisers said they are undertaking a full review of the role of pensions in clients' plans.
Major bank issues warning over huge surge in driving lesson and test scamsLloyds is warning learner drivers about a sharp rise in scams targeting learners wanting to book driving lessons and test, with people losing £244 on average.
How to save £2,500 on your energy bill... by living near an electricity pylonHouseholds living near newly-installed pylons could save up to £2,500 on their energy bills under new government plans.
From egg spreading to bargain hunting, how to get the best returns on investments: Our money expert picks the winning strategies that will make YOUR money work like a championAll investors have an opinion on the best strategy to grow your wealth, but who is right? We looked at what would have happened if you invested £10,000 in six most popular strategies.
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