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BUSINESS LIVE: Inflation steady at 2.2%; L&G to sell housebuilder CALA; M&C Saatchi profits soarAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are Legal & General, M&C Saatchi, MJ Gleeson and PZ Cussons.
STEVE WEBB on the lessons This is Money readers could teach Pensions Ministers...Steve Webb answered his 400th reader question this week. 'I think it should be compulsory for every Pensions Minister to read my inbox every week,' he says.
Taylor Swift superfans lift Universal Music as record giant predicts booming profitsThe world's biggest record company, whose artists include Taylor Swift (pictured0 and Elton John, delivered the forecasts in a market update yesterday.
London hailed as Europe's best stock market: Wall St backs UK -as Germany comes lastThe latest fund manager survey from Wall Street giant Bank of America revealed that the UK was 'the most preferred equity market in Europe'.
Best banks to use if you're looking after savings for an elderly relative: SYLVIA MORRISIf someone gives you power of attorney, it means you have a legal document that allows you to organise their financial affairs when they are no longer capable.
Should my brother and I buy our 91-year-old mother's house - is there tax to pay?My mother at present is fine and well. Would there be any repercussions if we were to buy her house? Lawyer Ben Tyer, pictured, of SAS Daniels replies.
How to put a ring of steel around savings in case Labour launches an Isa tax raid - our Budget survival guideReeves is set to follow through with Sir Keir Starmer's warning that those with the 'broadest shoulders' will bear the brunt of tax hikes in her first Budget next month.
The ultimate guide to Labour's rental reforms: New rules on pets and how to dodge a £40,000 fineLandlords are bracing for another onslaught of regulation, fees and restrictions which could hit profits and strangle their investments with red tape.
Millions could be caught out by little-known AI voice imitation scam - and one major bank warns 28% of Britons have already been targetedA sinister voice cloning scam is on the rise, but almost half of people have never heard of it.
The 15 towns getting a banking hub - is YOUR area next to get one?As rules protecting access to cash come into force today, 15 towns will see new banking hubs open within 12 months.
The property survival guide for Labour's Britain as fear of substantial tax raids mount, by ELIZABETH ANDERSONLandlords are preparing for more regulation in the form of the Renters' Rights Bill, while homeowners are scrambling to take advantage of falling rates.
Can I stop neighbour's teenage son kicking a ball against their fence? DEAN DUNHAM repliesRecently, our peace and quiet has been destroyed as our new neighbours have a young teenage son who spends hours kicking a football against the fence.
Philip Morris agrees to sell on UK asthma inhaler maker Ventura after a backlash over its takeoverThe tobacco giant bought Vectura for £1.1bn three years ago as part of a plan to transform itself into a 'healthcare and wellness' group.
ITV set to lose millions from Government ban on junk food adverts before 9pmITV boss Carolyn McCall (pictured) hit out against the move as ministers pledged to press ahead with the policy, despite complaints about 'nanny state' curbs.
Global expansion drives Pret sales to £1bn: UK-based coffee chain opened 81 shops abroad last yearThe UK-based coffee and sandwich chain said £1 in every £4 spent by customers now came from outside the UK as sales shot up 22% in 2023.
Fed under pressure to go big with first rate cut in four years: ALEX BRUMMERFinally, the moment is here. The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, is set to cut interest rates today for the first time in four years.
MARKET REPORT: BAE beats a retreat on Ukraine ceasefire talkA Bloomberg News report that some of Ukraine's allies are starting to talk about a negotiated ceasefire put a dampener on the shares.
SALLY SORTS IT: David Lloyd has hiked my gym fees by £900 - and wants an extra £756 to book a tennis court!My David Lloyd fitness club membership has risen by 67pc from £1,335 to £2,232. I paid but then I found out that adding tennis and the spa would cost another £756 for the year.
EV batteries should last 20 years or more - and that's better than petrol engines, new report claimsThe study suggests EV batteries show slower signs of degradation than components used in internal combustion engine cars.
Savers piled £42bn into cash Isas in the first half of 2024 to beat tax stingThe amount of money savers poured into cash Isas in the first half of 2024 skyrocketed as they tried to shield their savings from tax.
How to buy a home in France or Spain now and use it to fund your dream retirement in the sun. Read our expert guideThe latest figures on buy-to-let in Britain confirm it is not the nice little earner it once was. Some investors are instead looking for 'buy-to-holiday-let' investments abroad.
Hybrid cars to remain on sale for five more years after 2030 petrol and diesel banThe decision is likely to upset green campaign groups, who describe hybrids as the car industry's 'wolf in sheep's clothing.'
Nearly 2m households won't turn on their heating this winter in bid to reduce costsOf those who can't afford to heat their homes during the colder months, 55 per cent said this was due to the rising cost of living.
New access to cash rules come into force this week - here's what is changingUnder the new rules, banks and building societies will have to weigh up whether local communities lack access to cash services.
STEVE WEBB: I've written 400 pension columns - here's the inside story on themWhen I first offered to answer readers' questions on pensions, little did I realise that I would still be going eight years later, says Steve Webb.
Are Gen Z killing off paper receipts? Most young shoppers opt for digital copies insteadAmong younger generations, a majority said the environmental benefits were their main motivation for using e-receipts.
Is Ducati's new £30,000 Panigale V4 S the best sports bike on the planet? We test it to find outIt's the closest riders can get to buying a full-blooded race bike from a showroom with a number plate and indicators, and then legally using it on the road.
Small businesses face biggest growth slump for five years - how to get a £3,000 grant to boost yoursA third of all small business owners said access to finance was one of the biggest challenges they have faced so far this year
Flutter agrees €2.3bn takeover of Playtech's Italian unit SnaitechFlutter Entertainment is set to become Italy's biggest gambling operator after agreeing the €2.3billion takeover of FTSE 250-listed Playtech's Snaitech.
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.
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.
Is your work pension any good? How to check your funds and build up your potYou are far more likely to be better off in retirement if you take an active interest in your work pension. Here's what you need to know...
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Plug in to heating giant Genuit's pipeline to flowing profitsGenuit shares topped £8 in 2021. Today, they are £4.81. The stock has begun to gain ground in recent months but there should be plenty more to come.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Our tip Chesnara has 20 years of dividend growthThe share price is just £2.60. That seems to reflect neither past performance nor future prospects.
Companies should pay into pensions even if workers don't, says IFSWomen, those working part time, young adults and lower earners would particularly benefit from a minimum pension contribution, the IFS said.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: 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.
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.
I'm in my 20s and own a Triumph Spitfire, writes FREDA LEWIS-STEMPEL - here's why more women are driving classic carsAs the proud owner of a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, I'm part of a growing demographic of women taking to the wheel of vintage motors.
Home sellers add £3,000 to asking prices - but Rightmove expert warns don't get 'over-optimistic'The property listing giant said the 0.8 per cent monthly jump in asking prices was double the long-term average for September.
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.
DWP says my late mother was underpaid state pension, so who inherits this money? STEVE WEBB repliesI've been told by the DWP my late mother is owed five years' worth of pension credits. Would this form part of her estate or be paid direct to next of kin?
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.
I was about to be a waitress, then I won £1m deal for my first romcom, reveals novelist Jenny ColganHer romantic comedy bestsellers now bring in a seven-figure sum each year and are published around the world.
Pension firms warn Labour over tax raid on savingsRachel Reeves is widely thought to be considering a cut to income tax relief on retirement savings for top-rate taxpayers.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Breakthrough in bank hubs to help save the High StreetI am told by various banking moles that cash machine network Link will announce on Wednesday 15 locations where new banking hubs will be launched. Hurrah.
Nutshell gave me the lowest car insurance quote - who are they and should I trust it?The cheapest car insurance quotes may be from firms you haven't heard of - but that doesn't mean you can't trust them.
I'm a fund manager... here's why abrdn's Abby Glennie is backing a UK mortgage broker but not TeslaIn this instalment of our fund manager series, we quiz Abby Glennie, fund manager of abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust
SMEs saving THOUSANDS by 'bending the rules' to reduce their tax liabilityThis trend was particularly pronounced among businesses with between 150 and 249 employees, where 41 per cent have increased their bending of the rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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MJ Gleeson aims to 'triple' profits with target of 3,000 new homes a yearIn the year to 30 June, the housebuilder's revenue reached £345.3million, up from £328.3million the previous year.
How to stop Labour raiding your savings: Put a ring of steel around your ISAChancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) is set to follow through with Sir Keir Starmer's warning that those with the 'broadest shoulders' will bear the brunt of tax hikes.
Shares in THG plunge despite the firm announcing plans to spin off its technology armThe beauty and nutrition group, formerly known as The Hut Group, said it was 'progressing options' to demerge its Ingenuity business.
Online sellers face 'ticking time bomb' over new tax rules, charities warnHMRC has failed to do enough to make online sellers aware that they may need to start filing a tax return and paying tax, says the Low Income Tax Reform Group.
Fintel shares drop as UK's fintech takeover spree pushes costs higherFintel shares dropped on Tuesday after it warned profitability would be impacted by higher costs driven by a frenzy of acquisitions.
Essentra shares nosedive as European weakness hits profitsEssentra shares fell by more than a quarter after a third-quarter slump in demand forced the plastic products manufacturer to slash full-year guidance.
Money experts warn of TEN Budget moves that could come back to bite youThe 10 steps that could seriously backfire and leave you far worse off are revealed by Sarah Coles and Helen Morrissey of Hargreaves Lansdown.
Royal Mail owner accused of rewarding failure as it plans to hike boss's payInternational Distribution Services will this month ask shareholders to approve hiking Martin Seidenberg's maximum award by £300,000.
THG plots demerger of Ingenuity tech unit as retailer struggles to boost shareholder valueTHG is in talks to demerge its tech business as part of wider efforts to revive shareholder value after a bruising four years as a listed business.
UK should copy Australian pension schemes to boost investment, says Phoenix bossAndy Briggs, boss of the UK's biggest pensions and savings business, called for a shake-up of pensions ahead of Rachel Reeves' budget next month.
Metro Bank to cut hundreds of jobs as it pushes ahead with its £80m cost-cutting planStaff will be told about a fresh round of redundancies affecting the lenders's business operations, IT and support divisions this morning.
Investors gobble up M&S to send shares to 7-year high as food hits the 'sweet spot'The High Street stalwart rose 2.9% hitting a level not seen since June 2017, after analysts at RBC and Barclays both raised their target prices on the stock to 400p.
Job fears as Titanic shipbuilder sinks: Harland & Wolff in cash crisisThe Belfast-based group said a review found that Harland & Wolff group, its holding company, was insolvent and administrators will be appointed later this week.
Don't stall public investment and damage UK growth AGAIN, economists warn ReevesIn a letter to the Financial Times, the group of eight senior figures urged Rachel Reeves (pictured) to reverse plans inherited from the Tory government.
Harland & Wolff should not be allowed to go down like the Titanic, says ALEX BRUMMERProspects of any kind of rescue will have been harmed by the disclosure that £25m of funding allegedly was misapplied by previous management.
Deliveroo boss sells nearly £15m in shares: Will Shu cashes in after group turns its first half-year profitShu (pictured), who co-founded the business over a decade ago, sold 9.4m shares worth £14.8million between September 12 and September 16.
MP backs import ban for forced labour products and calls for increased scrutiny of Chinese web giant SheinBusiness select committee chairman Liam Byrne backed the introduction of US-style laws banning the import of products made with forced labour.
Deliciously Ella founder makes a tasty profit as she sells brand to Swiss food maker Hero GroupSwiss food manufacturer Hero Group has bought the brand, which was started by food blogger Ella Mills (pictured) for an undisclosed sum.
HBOS scandal victims demand swifter verdict from the review into after seven year waitA lawyer for dozens of individuals at the centre of the corporate fraud fiasco has warned customers had 'waited long enough' with many now 'elderly and frail'.
BUSINESS LIVE: Playtech strikes deal with Calipay; Phoenix Group shelves Sun Life sale; TI Fluid Systems rejects takeover offerThe FTSE 100 closed up 5.35 points at 8278.44. Among firms with updates today are Playtech, Phoenix, Close Brothers, TI Fluid Systems and Keywords Studios..
TI Fluid Systems turns down two bids from Canadian competitorABC Technologies declared it made a 165p per share offer for the Oxford-based firm on 22 August before upping it to 176p per share earlier this month.
Playtech shares soar as it strikes a deal with Mexican gambling operatorThe gambling technology group said the deal will see them obtain a 30.8% equity stake in Cali Interactive, the new holding company of Caliplay.
Why can't I stop stealing from the cars I'm employed to clean? VICKY REYNAL has the answer...Often I keep spare change from under carpets or between the seats. In the past few months it has got worse: I'm stealing change from the centre console department. A client noticed and complained...
BLACKROCK WORLD MINING TRUST: Chinese resurgence could see fund strike gold againJoint-manager Evy Hambro is encouraged by signs that the government in China is targeting five per cent economic growth this year.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Mining takeover of Centamin may be a golden dealAngloGold Ashanti have spotted a bargain: this story may have further to run. Sit tight.
Keywords Studios posts lower profits ahead of acquisition by EQTThe video games services business reported its adjusted operating profits declined by 9.6 per cent to $57.4million in the six months ending June.
Phoenix Group halts plans to sell SunLife businessIn a statement, the FTSE 100 insurer said it had decided to pull the plug on any potential sales due to the 'current uncertainty in the protection market.
Federal Reserve ready to cut rates for first time since 2020Chairman Jerome Powell has hinted at a cut as central banks attempt to relieve the burden for lenders.
Next set to reveal whether it has shrugged off summer washoutLord Simon Wolfson's chain pierced the retail gloom in August when it forecast higher profits after early summer sales were better than expected.
Foreign investors lead private equity takeovers of UK firmsWhile fewer than one tenth of deals made with UK companies involved a foreign investor in the first half of 2024, these made up 60 per cent of the total invested.
ALEX BRUMMER: Property bounces back as demand and rentals reviveThe fall and long pause in property values and rent yields, caused by the pandemic and working from home, is unwinding.
Leonardo boss Clive Higgins on why investing in defence is more important than everEven before the Election, Higgins was campaigning to shift opinion on the necessity of investing in defence, combating the 'woke' view that it is not ethical.
HAMISH MCRAE: Mario Draghi's warning to a listless EUDraghi was asked by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, to write a report on The Future of European Competitiveness.
Chancellor's dilemma over the scale of debt owned by foreignersBritain is increasingly in hock to foreign governments who own far more of the national debt than previously thought, we can reveal.
Hedge fund managers search for £300bn treasure at bottom of seaThe expeditions are a rich man's game - long, expensive and with no guarantee of uncovering a haul. But like many adventurers before them, the chance of a discovery is too powerful a reward.
Britain risks losing out on Unilever's £15bn ice cream floatThe warning came from former Barclays chairman Gerry Grimstone, amid fears Amsterdam will win a battle for Unilever's £15 billion business.
Rupert Murdoch set to sweeten his bid for RightmoveTop brass at Rea, where Murdoch owns a majority stake, are understood to be considering another approach for the property listings platform.
Cancer test firm Oncologica looking to raise cashCambridge-based Oncologica has hired business advisory firm FRP Corporate Finance to tap potential investors for £6million.
Dollar General worker reveals sneaky trick 'used by the retail giant' to make deals seem better than they areA Dollar General employee has revealed the allegedly sneaky way the retail giant dupes buyers into spending more money for a sale item.
The beautiful beachside cities where it's getting easier (and cheaper) to buy a homeWith more homes for sale and less competition from other buyers home prices with the best of both worlds are more negotiable than before.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
