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Aston Martin's new Vantage Roadster is a V for Victory - even if you're driving roof down in the rainRAY MASSEY tries Aston Martin's latest sports car in a test through infamous parts of southeastern Germany so close to VE Day celebrations of the 80th anniversary.
I'm a millionaire but only buy food with yellow stickers - why do my friends say I'm cheap? VICKY REYNAL repliesI'm a millionaire but I buy food at the end of the day with yellow stickers. My friends don't understand why I don't want to live more lavishly. Is there something wrong with me? Vicky Reynal replies...
Global markets surge as US and China agree suspension of tariffsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that both countries would reduce their reciprocal tariffs on each other by 115 per cent for 90 days following discussions in Geneva, Switzerland.
Cash Isa review to start in July - will Rachel Reeves chop the £20,000 limit?The Treasury is preparing to begin a consultation to seek views from across the City of London on how the Isas could be reformed.
All the savings rates that have been slashed since base rate cut, including Chip and PlumRate cuts are usually bad news for savers, as banks reduce the interest paid on their savings accounts. We look at some of the rates which have taken a hit.
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.
Time for older drivers to have regular eye tests? Crash data suggests so...Ministers have hinted that a change to rules around eyesight checks for older motorists could be rung in as part of Labour's new road safety strategy.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Time to deliver for Helium producersUntil now, companies have spent as much time educating investors on the virtues of helium as they have on progressing their assets. They have sold the big idea. Now, it is time to deliver.
I've examined more than 1,000 investment funds over 25 years - here are my top 20: JEFF PRESTRIDGEOver the past 25 years, I've written a weekly Fund Focus to give readers an insight into some of the funds they can use to bolster their investment portfolios.
Best fibre broadband deals May 2025: compare our top picksFibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.
Boost for the City as Cobalt investor eyes $230m IPOA metal investment firm promising to offer equity investors exclusive, direct exposure to the price of cobalt plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Monzo IPO: Digital bank plans stock market float with £6bn valuationThe digital bank is looking to formally appoint bankers to work on a stock market float which could see Monzo valued at £6billion.
Best fixed energy deals May 2025: beat the price capThe price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Santander and Barclays cut mortgage rates with two-year fixes now back below 2022 mini-Budget levelsMortgage rates continue their downward trajectory this week, with two more high street lenders announcing lower home loan deals.
Key hacking now behind three in five car thefts - here's how to protect your motorThe percentage of vehicles thefts caused by someone manipulating the signal from a remote locking device has rocketed in recent years.
Could you save up to £7,500 from 30 hours free childcare? Who can get help… and who misses outFrom today, parents of children who will be at least 9 months old by 1 September can apply for access to up to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Allianz GI to vote against Adidas chair re-election as 'overboarding' row reignitesAllianz Global Investors will vote against the re-election of Thomas Rabe at Adidas' upcoming AGM, as a row the chairman's other work commitments re-emerges.
Demand for student digs and plush offices helping buoy commercial property 'revival'Having grappled with inflationary pressures and a 'punitive tax regime', commercial real estate is 'turning a corner', findings from Together seen by This is Money suggest.
How to get cheaper home insurance: Our top tips to save moneyIf you're looking at increased bills and wondering how to cut costs, here are steps you can take to make your home insurance cheaper.
Heathrow scores record April after power outage upheavalLondon's Heathrow Airport bounced back from the major power outage suffered in late March to record its busiest ever April, thanks to bumper Easter holiday demand.
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.
Subprime lender Amigo Loans has two months to avoid insolvencyAmigo's board has been looking to secure the firm's future via a reverse takeover situation, but has yet to find a suitable partner.
What is the point of pension tax relief - can't we scrap tax in retirement instead? STEVE WEBBWould it be better to not offer the 20% tax relief on pensions, and then not charge us tax on any pension money saved up over years of hard work?
Buy-to-let thriving in the North - here's the hotspots where landlords are still investingBuy-to-let continues to thrive in the north of England, according to analysis by the estate agent Hamptons.
Barclays boss warns Britain must revive share ownershipThe American businessman, who has led Barclays since 2021, joined a chorus of City leaders raising the issue.
Burberry faces questions on tariff setbacksThe luxury brand's chief executive, Joshua Schulman, has been battling to restore investor confidence amid a slump in sales and profits.
Next under fire over living wage: Retailer resisting calls from investorsThe real living wage is higher than the national minimum wage and is set independently based on the cost of living. There is a separate higher rate of £13.85 for London.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: If Donald Trump took a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book the world would be a better placeBuffett's ideal is a society where those blessed with luck in the gene pool draw help, rather than punish, the less fortunate. This worldview is very different from Trump's.
Is it time to rethink the five-year investing plan? The trader who thinks financial advice is wrongWhen it comes to investing, financial advisers often recommend a minimum time frame of five years. However, this may not be the right approach for everyone.
Can I get Carer's Allowance? It's worth £83.30 a week - but watch out for benefit pitfallsBeing a carer means doing things like helping with jobs around the home, taking someone to doctor's appointments, managing bills and shopping.
Who makes the cheapest cars today? From cut-price legacy brands to Chinese newcomersWhich car brands offer the most models for less than £30,000? Are legacy brands still affordable or is it just new cheap Chinese car makers? We take a look.
There's now a compelling case for scrapping stamp duty on downsizers says JEFF PRESTRIDGEEnsuring more of us have the means to enjoy later life devoid of financial struggle is the thrust of a new report by consumer group Fairer Finance.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Three overlooked defence stocks predicted to take off as tensions riseThese three stocks could deliver long-term gains for investors climbing on board now as defence spending moves up a gear.
How to profit from the rush to protect firms from M&S-style cyber attacksFor investors, cyber warfare represents both an opportunity and a threat. However, investing in companies in the cyber security sector could allow you to benefit.
One in three pensioners fear they will overspendAviva and charity Age UK are calling for an 'MOT' to help mid-retirees access financial support.
Interest rates could fall to 2.75%: Should you take a tracker mortgage?Interest rates appear to be on a downward trajectory, leaving mortgage borrowers approaching the end of their current deal with a decision to make.
Author ISABEL ALLENDE admits buying her husband a £75k Tesla just before they divorced was a stupid investmentAllende's books have sold more than 88 million copies worldwide. She grew up in Chile and is best known for her novel The House of the Spirits (1982).
Pharma giants pin US tariff hopes on NHS price cap dealMinisters are reviewing a controversial medicine tax that pharmaceutical companies say makes Britain 'uninvestable' as part of a wider US trade deal.
TONY HETHERINGTON: I inherited a £117 BT debt which ruined my credit scoreAccording to my credit agency report, I defaulted on this in 2019 and every month since then, which is having a bad impact on my credit rating. However, this has nothing to do with me.
ARTEMIS GLOBAL INCOME: Consistent fund with big returns proves slow and steady can winIt will celebrate its 15th birthday in July - and investors who have been with it since the start are almost certain to have a lot to cheer about.
Fat cats housing asylum seekers rake in millionsTheir jackpots come as a report by Government spending watchdogs found asylum accommodation will cost taxpayers £15 billion over ten years.
IMF to probe Chancellor's handling of economyThe annual 'Article 4' examination - a health check by the International Monetary Fund on member nations' economies - is due to begin.
The 'worst car in history' is set to return: Infamous cheap 1980s model is making a dramatic comebackWind the clock back to the early 1980s and drivers of a certain vintage will recall a car entering the UK market with big ambitions and a bargain price tag of just £3k. That motor is on the way back...
The simple mistake that saw me miss out on making MILLIONS: City Editor ALEX BRUMMER reveals blunder that cost him a 192,000% return on his money with Warren BuffettAs American investment giant Warren Buffett retires at 94, City Editor ALEX BRUMMER tells how he turned down the opportunity to make his own fortune in the early 1980s.
Cost of major home building projects drops by up to 28%Enquiries about 'big ticket' home improvements increased in the last quarter, according to new data from Checkatrade.
What are the best cybersecurity shares to add to my portfolio?As the number of cyber threats accelerates, there might be a way to capitalise on this by looking at the companies that say they're there to protect us.
Over half of savers don't know how much interest their account paysDespite decent savings rates of up to 5.7% being on offer, many customers are reluctant to switch.
How to profit from the UK shares beating the Magnificent Seven: The INVESTING ANALYSTWhat if the UK market isn't the forgotten backwater of global investing but instead a hidden realm of impressive total returns?
Energy firms pay customers £7MILLION after overcharging them: Are you owed a refund?Watchdog Ofgem ordered the payments after finding that over 34,000 customers had overpaid their energy bills between 2019 and 2024.
Contactless £100 limit set to be scrapped in major change to paymentsThe Financial Conduct Authority is reviewing whether the £100 contactless limit should be removed or increased - and today is your last chance to have your say.
The new UK motorway cameras that caught almost 1MILLION drivers dangerously tailgatingWith the tech proving effective at identifying tailgating and drivers complaining of a rise in aggressive behaviour on the roads, are we set to see a rollout of cameras?
I earn over £80k and never took child benefit: Will I miss out on future state pension?My husband still earns an annual salary above the child benefit threshold, but I have recently stopped working. Do we now need to act?
Revealed: How much cheaper it is to service an EV compared to a petrol car over five yearsA new study has calculated the average total cost of maintaining an EV vs traditional cars.
Insurance payouts for storms, floods and bad weather hit record high: How to protect YOUR homeClaims for damage caused by the weather topped £200million for the first time ever in the first three months of this year.
How to stop worrying and learn to love market volatility, by investing expert ANDREW CRAIGIt is very difficult to compare what's happening today to previous market downturns in any meaningful way - so timing the market is pointless.
Blue Badge fraud has 'increased by over 1000 per cent' since 2016 as driver misuse and theft soarsThe range of abuse varies from intentional theft, organised fraud, producing and selling counterfeit badges online, and using deceased people's badges.
What the Bank of England's interest rate cut to 4.25% means for youThe Bank of England has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25 basis points, which will be welcome news to those with a mortgage.
I booked a petrol hire car but Hertz sent me on a nightmare 560-mile trip in an EV: CRANE ON THE CASEWe had never driven an electric car before. Finding chargers was a nightmare and it completely derailed our trip to visit a sick relative.
How low will interest rates go? SIMON LAMBERT on what nextThis 0.25% Bank of England base rate cut was considered a nailed-on certainty but the question of where rates will end up in this cycle is a matter of hot debate.
The mortgage you don't pay for three months: Is it helpful or just a gimmick?Skipton's Delayed Start Mortgage is intended to give borrowers some financial breathing space - but what are the rates and is it a good deal?
Wealthy savers say we'll avoid inheritance tax raid on pensions by taking more HOLIDAYSPensions are going to become liable for death duties like other assets such as property, savings and investments starting in April 2027.
House prices rise in April - but agents think they are heading down from hereHalifax said that house prices had remained 'stable' despite the surge in transactions ahead of the stamp duty increase.
I ordered a shirt but accidentally got two - do I have to send one back? DEAN DUNHAM repliesWhen you receive goods that you did not order, they are classed as either 'unsolicited goods' or 'goods sent by mistake'.
This 4.3% savings account is such a game changer, I've opened one myself! SYLVIA MORRISThe account is from Spring, which is part of Paragon Bank. It pays 4.3% and you can open it with a minimum of £10 and is app based.
Our house is in my husband's name only: What does this mean for inheritance tax?When one of us dies, would my husband and I still be able to inherit each other's residence nil-rate bands of £175,000 each for inheritance tax purposes?
How to pass your family home onto your kids WITHOUT paying inheritance taxGrowing numbers of homes are attracting inheritance tax when their owners pass away, leaving loved ones with a bill to pay.
Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten leaky tapA dripping tap need cost no more than a couple of pence to fix. But 72-year-old widow Linda Gresham was charged more than £200 by British Gas.
Should I fill up my cash Isa NOW in case the £20,000 allowance is cut?I normally invest 75% of my money a in stocks and shares Isa, but this feels like the last chance to max out the cash element. Should I do it?
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals are now below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
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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How you can buy a luxury car for a fraction of the price... but you may need to look past its dodgy historyCar buyers are increasingly turning to police auctions for their next purchase - and those willing to the work to bring cars up to scratch can find a real bargain.
I want my US-based son to inherit his father's UK family home: How can I ensure this happens?Our four-year-old son is autistic. We want to ensure he gets the family house in the future, but do not have the cash flow to pay for the inheritance tax bill.
More delight for Turkish delicatessen as Britain goes nuts for pistachioThe company follows ancient baklava and Turkish delight recipes at its recently established kitchen in Enfield, North London.
Wife of retail baron Sir Philip Green in lucrative property dealLady Green owned Topshop's parent company Arcadia, which was run by her husband. She bought the apartments three months before Arcadia was put into administration.
Should I try to speak to my boss on the train? NICOLA HORLICK repliesEvery day I travel to work on the same train as my boss and I have no idea whether I should strike up conversation or leave him alone.
HAMISH MCRAE: Growth matters more than proximity when it comes to tradeThe UK should try to realign our trade with the fast-growing countries of the rest of the world rather than the slow-growing ones of Europe.
ALEX BRUMMER: BP's survival is core to UKA succession of strategic errors and management disruptions has made BP a sitting duck for takeover.
Bank of England chief: Britain still worse off from tariffsBailey said the US-UK trade deal was 'good news' but still left duties higher than they were before April.
Hack rocks Marks & Spencer bureau de changeM&S bureau de change staff are being forced to use pen and paper to serve customers. The travel money desks are also unable to accept card payments in some cases.
Markets rally as Donald Trump hints at China climbdownThe rally came as the President said an 80 per cent tariff on Chinese goods entering the US 'seems right'.
Financial Conduct Authority under fire over Shein floatJoshua Reynolds, a member of the business and trade committee, is the latest MP to criticise regulators over the plans.
Last chance to pick up a ticket for this year's four-day Goodwood Festival of Speed in JulyThe event is celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 World Champions with the help of British racing legend Nigel Mansell.
Bitcoin breaks above $100,000 as US-UK trade deal sparks fresh optimismThe price of bitcoin is above $100,000 for the first time since January after a US-UK trade deal revealed on Thursday prompted cautious market optimism.
Used car sales reach post-pandemic milestone - these are the most popular second-hand models of 2025 so farUsed car transactions toppled the two million mark in the first quarter for the first time since pre-Covid 2019.
AI law firm wins 'landmark' approval and offers clients £2 legal lettersPhilip Young, co-founder of Garfield.Law, said its AI-driven firm will help boost access to legal services for more people and cut costs dramatically for clients.
US-UK trade deal provides limited relief for lacklustre British economyLondon-listed stocks inched higher on Friday as investors were encouraged by a new US-UK trade deal and a Bank of England base rate cut in the previous session.
Trump slashes import tariffs on UK-made vehicles to 10 per cent alleviating a 'severe and immediate threat' to Britain's car industryFollowing more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials, the UK has been granted a reprieve from sweeping 25% levies on imported cars.
Travis Perkins poaches SIG boss as new chief executiveGavin Slark will take up the position no later than January 2026, succeeding Pete Redfern, who quit in March after just six months in charge for health reasons.
British Airways owner orders 53 new planes as profits trebleBritish Airways' parent company has ordered 53 new aircraft to meet demand after profits almost trebled at the start of 2025.
Bank divided over interest rate cuts: Three-way split emerges as UK is battered by trade turmoilThe Bank's Monetary Policy Committee - led by Governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) voted by a 5-4 margin to cut the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25%.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Is 'oversold' AIM market due a comeback story?After years in the doldrums, boutique broker Turner Pope reckons the UK's junior stock index is 'quite dramatically oversold', and could be set for a rebound in the second half of 2025.
Newbury to pay dividends as major races pull in the crowdsThe horse racing venue, which also hosts music concerts, is recommending a final dividend of 6 pence per share, having not paid one the previous year.
People who signed up for state pension top-ups callbacks MUST know NI number - here's whyOne reader told us she failed the security check during her DWP callback because she was in a park and didn't remember her NI number off the top of her head.
Profit machine Rightmove on track as home buyers shrug off economic gloomThe property portal told investors that available listings had risen to a ten-year high since the beginning of April.
Got a suspicious text? This WhatsApp number will tell you if it's a scamAsk Silver is a free scam checker that anyone can use to help judge whether a text, website, letter or email is likely to be fake.
Trump's trade war is creating 'paralysing uncertainty', warns top shipping bossMoller-Maersk chief exec Vincent Clerc (pictured) said the number of containers travelling between the US and China is down as much as 40%.
How Harry Potter holds key to Universal's UK theme park success: Experts cast doubt over £5bn project, due to create 20,000 jobsUniversal is embarking on a huge project to turn a 475-acre site near Bedford into the UK's biggest theme park - but there is one major question mark.
We need a bigger Bank of England rate cut now, says ALEX BRUMMERThe May session of the rate-setting committee, which delivered a quarter of a percentage cut in bank rate to 4.25%, saw a rare three-way split.
Moneysupermarket reaps the rewards after rush to lock into new energy deals ahead of the April price hikesThe company, advertised by Dame Judi Dench (pictured), said the growth in deals had helped it deliver a "modest increase" in revenue.
Next hikes annual profit forecast as warm weather and turmoil at M&S boost salesNext boss Lord Wolfson said sales rose 11.4% in the 13 weeks to April 26. That meant it took in £55m more in revenues than expected.
Urgent change is needed to save AIM, junior stock market from extinction, warn City bossesSenior City figures have written to the Treasury with a wish-list of reforms which they claim are essential to save London's junior stock market.
Centrica revolt over fat cat pay as 40% of shareholders vote against latest hikes to directors' salariesCentrica chief exec Chris O'Shea (pictured) - who has previously said his pay is 'impossible to justify' - could earn as much as £5.9m this year.
Aston Martin soars as Trump cuts tariffs on UK cars - but pharma firms must await their fateAston Martin rose 13.9% after the levy on UK vehicles was cut to 10% from 27.5%. But that is still well above the 2.5% before the trade war began.
Insurance marketplace Lloyd's of London appoints Patrick Tiernan as its new chief execPatrick Tiernan (pictured) takes charge at Lloyd's of London on June 1 after being the insurance firm's chief of markets for the last four years.
BUSINESS LIVE: BoE cuts base rate; UK-US trade deal; Next shinesThe Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to cut base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent.
Northern Irish software firm agrees £542m US private equity takeoverFD Technologies revealed on Wednesday that it was in 'advanced discussions' with Boston-based TA Associates regarding a potential £24.50 per share bid.
How to invest like Warren Buffett: Expert tips on how YOU can copy the world's most famous investorWarren Buffett, the world's most famous investor, thrives on a diet of Coca Cola, McDonald's and Dairy Queen ice cream. At 94 and going strong, this clearly has done the Sage of Omaha no harm.
S4 Capital sales sink as tech clients prioritise AI spending over marketingS4 Capital saw a significant decline in first-quarter revenue as the ad group's technology clients continue to prioritise artificial intelligence spending over marketing.
Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades-old technology is improvedWith the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.
The Bank of England must split with the Fed on interest rates, warns ALEX BRUMMERUnder more normal circumstances the Bank of England's interest rate-setters look across the Atlantic for leadership on interest rate changes.
Hostile nation states are ramping up cyber attacks on UK, warns GCHQ'Hostile nation states' led by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are believed to be at the forefront of malign online activity to extort money.
Barclays boss promises not to shut any more branches 'this year or next'Chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan, known as Venkat, made the pledge as he faced questions at the lender's annual general meeting
Tesla car crash as UK sales sink 62% amid mounting backlash against 'toxic' boss Elon MuskConsumers are angry at Tesla boss Elon Musk's role in Donald Trump's administration and have been boycotting the electric car firm.
Seven ways you can 'accidentally' invalidate car insurance - including a common practical accessoryHave you told your insurer you've been promoted, added an accessory to your car for a holiday or fitted a private plate? If not, you could land yourself in hot water...
Is the M&S cyber attack a buying opportunity for investors?Marks & Spencer shares have endured double-digit losses since the retailer revealed it was the target of cyber-attack, which has hobbled the group's trade in recent weeks.
US Federal Reserve warns of the growing threat of stagflation as trade war bitesFed chair Jerome Powell (pictured) said steep tariffs announced last month would drag down growth and push up inflation if they remain in place.
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk set for slimmer sales amid surge in copycat weight-loss drugsNovo Nordisk, which also makes Wegovy, fell victim to 'compounding' - a practice in the US that allows pharmacies to produce replicas.
BAE shrugs off Trump's tariffs as it prepares to reap the benefit of higher military spendingBAE which makes fighter jets, ships and munitions said the rise in defence budgets provided a 'robust set of further opportunities across all our sectors'.
Trump tariff uncertainty forces world's biggest jeweller Pandora to reshuffle its supply chainPandora chief exec Alexander Lacik said it will start sending products directly from its Thailand factory to Canada and Latin America.
Nationwide lowers mortgage rates AGAIN - and three more banks also cut home loan pricesThe re-pricing comes ahead of the next Bank of England interest rate decision tomorrow.
Seaside house prices tumble as end of the WFH era lures buyers back to city suburbsThe locations which have seen the biggest price falls since the housing market peak in late 2022 are nearly all by the sea, data shows.
Card Factory price hikes help offset rising costsThe high street retailer continues to anticipate a 'mid-to-high single digit' percentage rise in adjusted pre-tax profits this year despite elevated economic volatility.
Is your £50 Nationwide bonus missing? Building society reveals where it may beMore than 12million Nationwide members should have received a £50 bonus from the building society in April. But some are yet to get it.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as people turn to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and MounjaroWeightWatchers' parent company said it expects to emerge from bankruptcy within 45 days, if not sooner.
Trainline fires back at Labour's plans for state-backed train ticket sellerIt announced proposals in January to set up a new state-backed platform aimed at modernising Britain's complex rail ticketing system.
State pension top-ups backlog is 'six to eight months' a retiree is told by the DWPSharon Gray, pictured, a retired civil servant from Herefordshire who paid £6,000 in March, was informed this was the current wait time by a DWP staff member.
How to transform your home WITHOUT planning permission - as expert reveals clever loopholeBig renovations such as extending your kitchen or loft are permitted without it - as long as you follow certain guidelines.
I was duped by a crook who spent £6,498 of my cash - but Santander refuses to reimburse me: SALLY SORTS ITIn November last year I was phoned by a man who said his name was Jonathan, purportedly from my home services provider Utility Warehouse.
I paid a builder but he won't start work, what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM repliesI've paid a deposit to a builder - now he can't start for three months. Am I entitled to my deposit back?
The Magnificent 7 vs 'the S&P 493': How have the tech giants performed this year?After two years of phenomenal growth spurred by an artificial intelligence boom and falling interest rates , these technology giants have now stumbled.
Rentokil boss to retire as investor pressure grows over North America woesThe chief executive of Rentokil Initial will retire before the company's annual general meeting in 2026, the pest control giant said on Wednesday.
Marks & Spencer sees £1bn wiped off its value in wake of cyber attacksThe stock fell another 4.7% - meaning the High Street retailer has shed over 12% of its value or £1.05bn since the hack at Easter.
BP shares rally amid speculation arch-rival Shell is preparing a takeover offerShell has reportedly called in advisers to look at a potential bid, but it is waiting for BP's valuation and oil prices to fall before deciding whether to strike.
Wetherspoon's boosted by April sunshine as investment growsWetherspoon's expects a 'reasonable' outcome for the year after unseasonably warm weather helped the group weather higher costs at the start of the year.
FTSE 250 fintech rejects takeover offer from US payments giant CorpayAlpha, which provides fintech and consultancy services, announced last Friday that it was in discussions with Corpay regarding a potential cash offer.
Not Zero! Parliament scraps its own EV chargers due to 'health and safety'Westminster MPs have reportedly been informed they can't use EV chargers on the parliamentary estate on 'health and safety' grounds - leaving MPs queuing for four chargers.
We built extensions with no planning permission required! How YOU can do the sameTurning a house into your dream home is expensive enough - and applying for planning permission can add to the cost and mean weeks of waiting.
City greed delivers another blow: The sale of Deliveroo is a misguided error, warns ALEX BRUMMERBritish tech start-ups have a terrible survival record. Deliveroo, which has agreed to sell itself to US rival DoorDash for £2.9bn, joins the list of casualties.
Deliveroo sale agreed as bid talk grips City: Founder set to scoop £172m in £2.9bn takeover by AmericansOn a day of frenzied takeover activity, Will Shu's food delivery firm accepted an offer worth 180p a share from DoorDash.
British takeaway! Deliveroo agrees to £2.9bn deal from US rival DoorDashThe Silicon Valley-based group, the largest food delivery platform in the US, said it would pay 180 pence per share in cash for Deliveroo.
Is life a beach with the Renault 4 or another EV wipeout? We test the £27k practical electric family car - and its claim to swallow a surfboardRay Massey has travelled to the Portuguese coast to test the new electric Renault 4 - and its claims to be practical enough to carry a surfboard inside. So can it deliver?
I'm a financial adviser to Lottery winners and this what I tell them about spending their moneyWhen financial planner Graham Dixon meets with his clients for their annual check-in, the relief in their voices is palpable. For many it's a chance to speak freely about their lifestyles.
Plum launches a Lifetime Isa: Is it a good deal for first-time buyers saving a deposit?Plum has launched a Lifetime Isa, offering a cash boost to those looking to get on the housing ladder or save for retirement.
Complaints about banks soared 76% in past year: Is YOURS one of the most reported?Banking and credit services were responsible for the lion's share of complaints made to the ombudsman, which it put down to a spike in financial scams.
New car sales fell by a tenth in April as DOUBLED car tax rates hit buyersNew car sales fell in April by over 10% as buyers avoided being hit by new VED rules that sees most car buyers paying double 'showroom tax' in the first year - as much as £5,490.
Majority of young people don't know financial education is on the curriculumSome 74 per cent of young people said they didn't know financial literacy was part of the National Curriculum, according to the study of 1,000 people aged between 18 and 24.
IWG sees record demand for office space despite tariff threatThe office space provider revealed its turnover remained relatively flat at $909million (£683million) in the three months ending March.
STS GLOBAL INCOME & GROWTH TRUST: Resilient fund has helped to turn defence into an investment art formSince Troy Asset Management took over its reins in late 2020, it has been more defensive than attack-minded.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Add some muscle to your money by cashing in on new wellness trendsA recent survey suggests consumers of all ages would rather spend their cash on wellbeing than almost anything else. Here are three shares that should profit from current trends.
