Experts warn a Budget rise in the employer national insurance rate could have a knock-on impact for employees. We explain what it means.
Recently, I saw I had been charged £119 interest on my credit card. As I always pay off the balance by direct debit plus extra lump sums, when necessary, I knew this could not be right.
FTSE 100 closes down 43.38 points at 8249.28 Among the companies with updates today are De La Rue, Bellway, Robert Walters and Applied Nutrition.
Today, there is a growing focus on money over morals, safety over scruples. So does sin pay on the stock market or should we seek our rewards in more virtuous industries?
The small but costly upward revision to next year's state pension is because a crunch earnings growth figure was reassessed from 4% to 4.1%.
Around 87 per cent of the group's investors voted in favour of the deal at a general meeting on Monday, with 13.4 per cent voting against.
The Government has announced plans to raise the ring-fencing threshold to £35bn from £25bn.
The bundle offer is meant to help sweeten the deal for households moving from traditional gas boilers over to heat pumps.
My COPE was approximately £50 a week on pension forecast statements but now seems to have disappeared when I go online.
The white collar recruiter, whose namesake founder retired last year, revealed its net fee income declined by 12 per cent on a constant currency basis to £79.9million in the three months ending September.
Bosses from 13 major car manufacturers have written to Rachel Reeves pleading for a fresh wave of electric vehicle incentives to turbocharge floundering sales.
'There's a lot of risks out there but at the same time, if things seem risky that typically leads to opportunities', says Tom Becket, of Cannacord Wealth.
First Direct customers can win up to £3,500 in its monthly prize draw which it launched to celebrate 35 years of First Direct.
Telsa has launched a seven-seater version of the Long Range All-Wheel Drive Model Y. Costing from £54,9490 the new variant promises to make EV family life even easier.
The business risk faced by Britain's water companies is growing as the sector struggles to attract investment amid vocal public, political and regulatory pressure.
It's hard to find anyone who can still pay into a final salary pension outside the public sector, but you could still try to build something similar yourself.
Applied Nutrition is targeting a £400m valuation from a looming initial public offering of the British sports nutrition group's shares on the London Stock Exchange.
The Competition and Markets Authority is trying to stamp out poor behaviour like aggressive upselling, refusing refunds and failing to respond to complaints.
Stellantis, Europe's second-largest car maker, has been weighing up its options for months amid a row with the Government over quotas for electric vehicles.
The housebuilder constructed 7,654 properties in the 12 months ending July, 30 per cent fewer than the previous year owing to a smaller starting forward order book.
Steve Finlan (pictured), boss of the Wine Society - which dates back to 1874 and has 180,000 members - said tax rules will push up prices for customers.
According to the Investment Association, there were net outflows of £342m from ESG funds in August, as well as outflows of £390m in July.
We get behind the wheel of the Prancing Horse's latest 830hp 6.5-litre V12 that propels it from rest to 62mph in just 2.9 seconds.
Flat house prices and rising rents have led to a spike in the yields enjoyed by buy-to-let landlords, according to Hamptons.
Eye-catching deals included four US firms ploughing £6.3bn into UK data centres - which are key to the roll-out of artificial intelligence.
TI Fluid, which makes fluid systems for the likes of Aston Martin, Porsche and Fiat, said it has received a fifth takeover proposal from ABC Technologies.
The effort by Keir Starmer (pictured) to rally global support for investment in Britain's leading edge pharma and tech industries is admirable.
You should carry out a full health check on your investments at least once a year, ideally at the same time to achieve continuity and build up a record. We explain how...
UHY Hacker Young found that taxpayers spent a total of 719 years wanting to speak with HMRC in the year to 30 June.
The number of fraud reports mentioning Revolut to scam reporting body Action Fraud jumped by 36% to 9,793 in 2023 an FOI reveals.
Mortgage rates could be edging higher again, as Santander and TSB will be increasing the interest on some of their fixed deals.
The forecast, which aligns with the April to March contract renewal period, reveals that the typical industrial energy costs have fallen from the highs of nearly £1m in 2022/23.
According to revenue records shared by the DVLA, it has earned some £2.09bn from drivers buying and transferring private plates in a decade.
TSB is offering its mortgage customers the ability to fix their mortgage for just one year, as opposed to the usual two or five.
Atom Bank has launched a top easy-access deal paying 4.85%. Only one other deal beats this - but there is a catch...
The 'ban on acquisition tariffs' is a large part of the reason why energy bills remain high, and now it looks like this could last until at least 2026.
Energy regulator Ofgem's average price-capped bill, currently £1,568 a year, will rise to £1,717 a year from 1 October.
Last month, the Government introduced rules to deter parents from taking their children out of school for holidays and other unauthorised absences.
Government data shows there is 'literally no type of vehicle that someone won't steal' as owners even reported hearses as missing in 2023.
Founded 25 years ago, Good Energy was a pioneer in the renewables market. The company is well managed, growing fast and financially strong. A long-term buy.
Last month, Caroline Enderby discovered 14,000 Nectar points had been used at a Sainsbury's petrol station in July without her knowledge.
Sir Keir Starmer has laid the groundwork for an increase in taxes after warning the Autumn Budget on 30 October will be 'painful'.
Shops, pubs, hotels, restaurants, cinemas and gyms will be among those to be hit when a 75 per cent discount on business rates finishes.
By reducing the attraction of the tax-free lump sum, people are likely to change their behaviour by putting less in to their pension fund.
When someone dies it is essential to deal with their estate, which is made up of their home, savings and investments and belongings. We explain probate.
The new Renault 4 E-Tech seeks to capture the spirit of the original 60s R4 car and its charismatic design elements for a modern electric world. It goes on sale next Spring.
What does SORN entail, how to prepare your classic for SORN and will it save money? Here's our guide to SORN for vintage motors.
Deciding which fund to invest in can be a challenge when managing your own portfolio. Expert Tom Stevenson explains what to look for and where when picking investments.
One hundred long days and short nights (I don't sleep well) have passed since Labour roared into power with a thumping majority.
Dom also reveals that he shouldn't have killed off Trigger Happy either after doing a couple of series and Christmas specials.
Unless you are fabulously wealthy, there is no reason why you should ever pay inheritance tax. You are free to give away as much wealth as you like tax-free - so long as you do it in your lifetime.
The gold price stands close to a record high at $2,657 (£2,032) per ounce, buoyed by strong investor demand, its limited supply and perception as a store of value in times of turmoil.
Such is its importance that two years ago President Macron personally opened it. Will he do so this year?
Pension auto-enrolment has been a success. Would a plan to build on this to create financial resilience work?
Can a car powered entirely by batteries really recreate the character and charm of the original from 50 years earlier?
It is recommended that an emergency fund should equate to at least three months' take home pay, with many experts recommending the equivalent of six month's' salary.
Home buyers looking for the 'best bang for buck' should consider buying a property in Hartlepool.
Reports claims Rachel Reeves may raise capital gains tax to as high as 39%, we explain what it could mean and who would be hit by it.
The rapid development of electric vehicles, their batteries and motors means a number of EVs will now be able to drive the full length of the UK with one quick charge en route.
Earlier in the year, I was at an auction and up came a lot I hadn't clocked beforehand - a set of NatWest ceramic piggy banks.
Experts are warning that mortgage rates may be about to start rising again, after Coventry Building Society announced it will be upping home loan costs.
First-time buyers are still paying significantly more on mortgage payments than they were five years ago, despite home loan costs falling in recent months.
Almost 3 million rental homes will need to be upgraded to meet Labour's new eco targets, according to Rightmove.
Investment trusts have interesting quirks and features that mean careful research is important in order to fully understand what you are buying, says Ryan Hughes of AJ Bell.
Many people could benefit from one-time help over some aspect of their finances, and this need not tie you into a long-term relationship with an adviser.
Only a handful of providers are still offering savings deals paying 5% or above.
We have our eye on a home listed for £650,000. the estate agent said we could secure a 10 per cent discount if we are cash buyers.
The Lifetime Savings idea aims to build on the success of workplace auto-enrolment pension saving to build financial resilience.
Mortgage rates are moving downwards, with the lowest fixed rates back to levels not seen since Liz Truss was Prime Minisiter.
Securing the best possible mortgage deal is one of the most important things to get right, especially as rates remain relatively high at the moment.
Orange juice futures in New York stood at $4.67 per pound as of 4 October, having increased by about 45 per cent this year and more than quadrupled since 2022.
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I'm losing sleep over the Budget. I am up at night worried that I made a mistake to put my eldest in private education because, if the expected happens, I won't be able to afford my youngest to go there too.
Challice Limited, which owns a 56 per cent stake in Mulberry, said on Sunday it had 'no interest' in selling its shares in the luxury fashion brand to Frasers.
Dr Chris Bates (pictured), research and analytics director at TPP, said his company's technology could save the cash-strapped NHS a fortune.
More than £2bn was wiped off the value of London-listed gambling firms amid reports the chancellor is plotting a crackdown on the sector.
Some customers of Revolut said they were not protected when targeted by scammers, a BBC Panorama investigation found.
The firm has lagged UK rival Shell and US oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil, which have doubled down on profitable fossil fuels while BP has focused on renewables.
From entertainment, fitness, food and wine to beauty products and even underwear, it feels like the days of buying stuff when needed are over.
London-listed gambling shares fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to rumours of a looming tax raid on the sector.
Recruitment businesses have experienced a significant slowdown in trade this year due to elevated economic uncertainty discouraging more firms from hiring people.
Since February 2022 the trust has delivered shareholders a total return of 23 per cent - more than double the average for its peer group.
We tipped Harworth at £1.54. Three years later, they had fallen to £1.20 but we advised investors to be patient and it has been rewarded as the stock has risen to £1.85.
The new easy-access cash fund would be created from increased pension contributions, and any surplus would be diverted into people's retirement pots.
EasyJet has named Jan De Raeymaeker as its next chief financial officer ahead of a looming leadership reshuffle at Europe's second largest airline.
The number of patients who fail to turn up for a doctor's appointment has been cut by nearly a third in a trial using AI.
The US giant is cashing in on initiatives including a clampdown on account sharing - making viewers pay to watch its shows rather than using a borrowed password.
On the back of the cost-of-living crisis the pinch has been felt even in the aisles of the quintessentially middle class grocer.
Somewhere out in the future, one or other is in store. What can we say about that?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rolling out the red carpet for the gathering of corporate and investment titans.
The Centre for Ageing Better found that those aged 50-64 were 60 per cent more likely to be out of work than those in the 35-49 bracket suffering similar conditions.
James Ashton, chief executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance, says that if we want international investors to back UK companies, then we need to lead the way.
Reeves claimed that the airport is having to 'expand their VIP section' to accommodate all the high-rollers arriving for her investment summit.
It may launch on the London Stock Exchange's junior Aim market this month in a vote of confidence in the capital's growth market.
There have been hints of a restoration of stalled projects, including much of HS2 and a third runway at Heathrow. Government backing for new nuclear could also be revived.
Best known for its hand-crafted shoes and boots, Oliver Sweeney was hit hard in the pandemic. Its retail arm went into administration and all seven stores shut.
Donors can change or opt out of these tips, which go directly to the platforms, but only if they spot them - and navigate how to reduce the amount to £0.
Linc Drinks claims the beverage business is 'perfectly positioned to be acquired' by a top drinks company such as Diageo. Complete rubbish!
For the six-year-old James Bailey, Waitrose was a rare source of exotica in Eastbourne in the 1980s.
Elon Musk said the vehicle, which has been designed without a steering wheel or pedals, will cost less than £23,000. But investors were unimpressed.
Guy Ritchie's one-off 2011 Land Rover Defender 110 used on his estate and for London life is going under the hammer next month.
Figures showed that a rush by firms and households for advice ahead of the likely tax hikes was one of the key drivers of the economy over the summer.
Flutter is number one in the league, thanks in part to its special competency in what is known as the 'parlay', where several bets are combined into one wager..
The move came hours after Ashley's Frasers bought £10m of shares in online platform The Hut Group..
Elliott Advisers could be waiting for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget and stability. There appears to be no rush.
Virgin Money launched a balance transfer card with a 29-month 0 per cent interest period - though it does have a relatively steep one-off fee of 3.45 per cent on transfers.
The over-50s group said it has agreed to sell its insurance writing business to the same firm, Ageas, for £67.5m.
The company also warned oil trading was 'weak' in the three months to the end of September.
Senior figures including the chief executives of St James's Place, AJ Bell and Quilter told the Mail that an assault on retirement pots would be 'disastrous' for savers.
When, as governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney elevated climate change to the top of the agenda there was much scepticism.
Analysts have backed gold prices to maintain momentum in the months ahead to reach fresh all-time highs as central banks continue to cut interest rates.
Portuguese-born Tavares became the company's boss in January 2021 following its creation from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with Peugeot and Citroen owner PSA Group.
Calls were made by WerepairUK and Service Box Group to people who had explicitly opted out of receiving marketing communications.
Atlantic Lithium is tantalisingly close to breaking ground at its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana.
Santander has announced it will temporarily withdraw a number of its mortgage deals in a further sign that home loan prices may start rising again.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must proceed with caution ahead of the budget if Britain is to avoid another bond market meltdown, economists have warned.
The City watchdog will let staff work at home three days a week for the next two years.
It is understood that Monzo is offering staff the chance to sell stock as part of a secondary share sale, thought to value the firm at £4.5billion.
In an escalation of the bidding war for Tritax Eurobox, the commercial landlord snubbed Segro and backed a new £1.1bn offer from Brookfield Asset Management.
Zantac was pulled from shelves in 2019 amid panic that a key ingredient - ranitidine - could cause cancer, plunging GSK and several rivals into crisis.
Companies including mixer maker Fevertree, travel firm Jet2 and Mothercare have written to the Chancellor, urging 'clear support' for business relief on inheritance tax.
The yields on ten-year gilts, which rise as their prices fall, rose close to 4.25 per cent from around 3.75 per cent just over three weeks ago.
US inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in September, cementing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not repeat September's half-percentage point interest rate cut in November.
The consumer giant, whose brands include Magnum and Ben & Jerry's ice creams, has continued to sell goods in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
A survey by wealth manager Evelyn Partners found 29% of entrepreneurs have fast-tracked their exit plans, up from 23% 18 months ago.
During the election campaign, Labour made numerous high-profile pledges. Now, small businesses are eager to see these promises translated into action.
With less than three weeks until Rachel Reeves' Pensions Doomsday at the Budget on October 30, it looks that things can only get worse - rather than better - on the pensions front.
The Polestar 4 is the first car without a rear window to arrive on UK roads. How does it actually feel to drive a rear window-less car? Freda Lewis-Stempel has driven it to find out.
The mining giant said it would purchase the Philadelphia-based company for $5.85 per share, a 90 per cent premium to its closing share price on Friday.
The online fashion retailer reported a £200,000 profit for the six months ending August, compared to a £2.8million loss for the same period last year.
In England there are 12 local authorities where more than one in 10 properties face a more than 1% risk of flooding.
TSB has been fined £10.9m by the FCA for its treatment of customers in financial difficulty.
Asset manager Liontrust has blamed concerns about the Government's looming budget as investors continue to pull cash from its funds.
The king of Christmas songs and 80's chart topper Rea has put his 1980 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 up for auction as the lead up to the festive period begins.
The real estate investment trust said it had accepted a £1.1billion deal from Titanium Ruth, a company indirectly owned by the Canadian investment giant.
Pharmaceutical giant GSK will pay up to £1.7billion to settle thousands of legal cases that claimed its heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer.
Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck will never be available to buy in the UK unless the company makes some big changes, a specialist car salesman has revealed.
The once-mighty German economy - the biggest in Europe and for so long an industrial powerhouse - suffered a 0.3 per cent slump last year.
Google's owner Alphabet could be ordered to sell parts of its business such as its Chrome internet browser and Android operating system.
Preventing a near-£1billion increase to business rates next April should be top of the to-do-list on October 30, according to the bosses of UK Hospitality and Greene King.
Energy firms use RTS to switch a meter between peak and off-peak rates, so customers can have energy deals that charge them less at certain times, normally overnight.
With water companies back in the headlines following a £158m fine from regulator Ofwat, a report by RBC Capital Markets gave its backing to the company.
Netflix posted its highest-ever UK revenues after a crackdown on password sharing boosted business.
The former chairman of one of the largest companies in India has died at the age of 86.
The European Commission has been in the lead in seeking to rein in the excesses of big tech.
The UK-registered Tesla, which has clocked 697,744 miles, has already covered the equivalent of theoretically driving around the world 28 times.
The ability to take 25% of your pension savings tax free has for decades been a key feature of the retirement plans of millions of savers.
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