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Ford Focus axed! Production ends after 27 years and 12 million global salesHaving amassed over 12 million global sales since it first hit showrooms in 1998 as the direct replacement for the Escort, it is the second most common car on UK roads behind only the Ford Fiesta.
Barclays makes big cuts to mortgage rates as lenders try to stave off Budget property slumpThe lender has cut rates on five-year fixes across all deposit sizes, as banks compete to gain new borrowers in a sluggish housing market.
Best fixed energy deals: Tariffs that beat the price capFixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Is the £50,000 Premium Bonds limit due an uplift thanks to inflation? Five experts give their verdictThe maximum amount that can be held in Premium Bonds has been stuck at £50,000 since June 2015.
TEMPLE BAR: The 158% return in five years on cheap stocks... from experts in holding their nerveIan Lance and Nick Purves, part of global investment house Redwheel, claim that there are more stellar gains to come, albeit not on the scale of the recent past.
Are YOU rich? Our calculator reveals how your salary stacks up against the UK - and your town and jobDo you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up
IRVINE WELSH: I burned through a lot of cash living large after TrainspottingWelsh is the writer best known for his 1993 novel, which has sold a million copies in the UK alone and was turned into a hit film starring Ewan McGregor.
Why pension gurus warn Britain is hurtling towards an inheritance tax 'catastrophe' that will hammer millions ... and what you need to do NOWBereaved families will soon be lumbered with daunting new bureaucracy that will cause misery, extra costs and the risk of heavy fines, money experts are warning.
Tax guide for accidental landlords: HEATHER ROGERS explains what you need to declare to the taxmanThere is a lot of admin involved, which is mounting due to the new Renters Rights Act and other changes - as well as tax. Our expert Heather Rogers explains.
As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our financesPeople are living longer - and as a result pensioners are finding that they need to fund longer retirements than ever before.
My wife wants to renovate our home to show off to our friends but we can't afford it: What should we do?I'm not sure if I should give in, or insist we just don't have the money to transform our home so it resembles her friends' houses.
Cost of living pressures to put brakes on mortgagesLending is forecast to grow by just 2.8 per cent in 2026, compared with an expected growth of 3.2 per cent this year, according to economic forecasting group EY ITEM Club.
Scottish landlords MOST likely to raise rents - despite being subject to rent controlsTwo thirds of Scottish landlords have hiked their rents so far this year, compared to 58% across Britain as a whole.
A THIRD of home sellers have slashed their asking price ahead of dreaded Autumn BudgetAsking price reductions of homes already on the market reached their highest level since February 2024, the property portal said.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Chancellor is on the road to ruinRachel Reeves should be mindful of the 'first law of holes'. When you're in one, stop digging. Will she stop digging? Not a chance.
Buying a house? Gazumping insurance could save you thousands if your seller jumps shipif your move becomes one of the 530,000 which fall through every year, it won't just be your dream home that is lost. You'll probably wave goodbye to thousands of pounds, too.
Embattled luxury brand Mulberry eyes turnaroundBoss Andrea Baldo has been refocusing on its home market, including concessions in John Lewis and Selfridges stores.
Building boss urges Chancellor to help downsizersJohn Tonkiss, the outgoing chief executive of retirement homes specialist McCarthy Stone, said too many 'older people rattle around in homes that are too large for them'.
Germany to let pensioners earn £1,760 a month tax free: Would a similar scheme here tempt Britons to keep working?The Aktivrente or 'active pension' plan being pushed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be open to German workers after they reach the statutory retirement age of 67.
The giant stocks most in danger if the AI tech bubble suddenly bursts... and which are still worth clinging on to: MIDAS SHARE TIPSThere are seven companies that are now so big they have the power to crash global stock markets - or make savers worldwide ever richer.
How to put your own Big Short on tech stocks - and profit if there's a market meltdownIt was one of the most intriguing stories for investors over the past month. Michael Burry, who made billions for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, had been betting against tech stocks.
Rachel Reeves' salary sacrifice pensions raid could freeze hiring, warn businessesRachel Reeves is said to be considering a £2,000-a-year cap on how much salary can be sacrificed into a workplace pension without incurring National Insurance costs.
Why can't Britain's government learn from the mistakes of the past? HAMISH MCRAEThere is global confidence in our biggest companies, which will continue as successful businesses long after our current political leaders are simply people who were important once.
Business leaders reveal warning letter to Rachel ReevesIn an open letter, several business leaders said Britain's tradition of entrepreneurship' was being undermined by escalating costs following tax raids in last year's Budget.
Nvidia set to reveal blockbuster £22bn profit despite AI stock market bubble fearsSales are expected to have surged to £41.5 billion from £26.6 billion when the tech group delivers its figures, according to data firm Refinitiv.
Centrica chief warns:
I can't keep on bailing out firms that go underChris O'Shea, chief executive of British Gas's parent company, last week stepped in to rescue customers of collapsed supplier Tomato Energy.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I fear the Chancellor's about to destroy our pensions - this is what you must doA reader recently accused me of being a 'drama queen' after I penned a coruscating article about Labour's attack on our wealth in the forthcoming dog's dinner of a Budget.
Can ANYONE save Asda? It could be overtaken by Aldi in monthsSigns that the Issa brothers are out of their depth in the cut-throat world of supermarkets are there for all to see.
Top neighbourhoods for good schools revealed - and the property price premiums they commandParents who want to live near the top schools in the country must now pay a 28% premium for their homes, new research reveals.
Will your pay peak at 47? What you need to know about lifetime salary shape: ANDREW OXLADEUnderstanding your lifetime salary 'shape' is a valuable piece of the puzzle when making financial decisions that will affect your future.
Britain's broken tax system is killing the economy! Dan Neidle on how to fix the messDan Neidle has called for scrapping stamp duty, cleaning up inheritance tax and a rethink of property levies to simplify things.
Here's what driving in China is really like - from anti-drowsiness lasers on motorways to temple toll boothsAs Chinese cars take over UK roads, Motoring Reporter Freda Lewis-Stempel went to China and drove thousands of kilometers to experience the reality of China's roads and its huge surprises...
Five million bosses face Companies House banNew identity verification rules are designed to end Britain's unwanted reputation as a haven for corporate fraud.
Geely's UK debut would be a gem if it wasn't such a control freak: We test the new electric EX5 SUVThe EX5 has an over-reliance on the touch screen and a tendency to 'nanny' the driver with warnings and alerts.
I won £25,000 after my conveyancing solicitor failed to spot an old septic tank in the gardenSoon after moving into his dream cottage, Mark Ledsom was facing grim smells and pools of black water in his back garden.
What does unemployment data, GDP figures and market moves say about the economy? This is Money podcastThis week we've had some worrying looking unemployment figures and disappointing GDP growth. What does it all mean?
Cash Isa rates leap as high as 4.67% as Etoro, Hargreaves Lansdown and Trading 212 battle for top spotCash Isa providers have launched into a new battle for the top interest rate, with Etoro, Hargreaves Lansdown and Trading 212 all offering attractive accounts.
Barclays mortgage customers can now borrow SIX times their salary - but experts warn them not to overstretchBrokers are warning families not to stretch their monthly budgets amid heightened costs, rising unemployment and inflation .
Surge in Isa millionaires in past year as top 25 investors now hold an average of £11.3mThe number of Isa millionaires has soared in the space of 12 months.The most recent data show there are now 5,070 Isa millionaires.
Date landlords will be banned from handing out 'no fault' evictions is revealedThe Government has today announced the date that the long-awaited Renters' Rights Act will come into force.
Savvy EV drivers did Rachel Reeves out of £30m in car tax this year using loophole to evade Chancellor's raidReeves in April saw in new car tax rules that ended EV exemptions. But back in February, This is Money recommended EV owners use a loophole to delay payments - and many did.
UK borrowing costs surge and pound sinks as Labour rules out income tax hikeLong-term Government borrowing costs surged on Friday following reports Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to hike income taxes at her upcoming Budget.
Cost of moving house surges 27% in a year thanks to stamp duty hikePeople buying and selling property across England now have to fork out around £17,831 in upfront expenses, up from closer to £14,000 a year ago.
Nationwide promises to keep ALL branches open until at least 2030 in boost to high streetsNationwide Building Society has today vowed to keep its entire branch network open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of closures from rivals.
What is tokenised gold? Why investors are buying it and how it differs from physical goldIn today's digital world there are ways that investors can gain exposure to gold that don't involve stuffing bullion under the mattress.
The electric car charging operators that drivers rate most - and the ones they say you should never plug intoAsk any seasoned electric car owner and they will tell you that the public charging network is a reliability lottery. These are the best and worst rated by EV drivers.
NS&I digital revamp is four years late and £1.3BILLION over budget, report findsThe Treasury-backed bank underestimated the scale of the challenge it has faced in digitally transforming NS&I.
How to complain if your Christmas parcel is lost, late or stolen (and why you shouldn't leave them with a neighbour)Shoppers can get a refund if their parcel doesn't arrive when, or in the condition, it was expected - but it helps to know these tricks.
China's latest £30k family car: Omoda 7 is an affordable SUV that arrives in Britain in a matter of weeksOmoda, sub-brand of Chinese car giant Chery, is bringing its 7 mid-size SUV to the UK early next year. For under £30k it offers five-seater practicality and premium tech.
Tiktok shopping is booming: We go behind the scenes with 24-year-old entrepreneur selling MILLIONS worth of productsJoe Yates' company Somerce specialises in live shopping on Tiktok - a bit like QVC, but for the internet age. He employs 40 people and works with household names.
Tax hikes will kneecap economic growth next year, Reeves warnedBritain could be set for a sharp slowdown in economic growth next year as the country braces for another bruising Budget in two weeks' time.
Big banks are even abandoning affluent high streets: LUCY EVANS visits a Nationwide branch to find out why its keeping them open until 2030In many respects, Wokingham has a model high street. Unlike countless other town centres, there are few boarded up shops with 'to let' signs emblazoned on the windows.
Under 35s hit hardest by scams as nearly half lose money in the past yearYoung adults are hit harder by pernicious scams than older generations, new data reveals.
LoveHolidays cancelled my family's flights home from Turkey after email mix-up: CRANE ON THE CASEFour days into the holiday, I received an email out of the blue from Love Holidays with an offer to extend the trip. I thought I had declined, but our flight home was cancelled.
Jobs bloodbath shows why it's more important than ever to build up an emergency fund - four steps to do itSavings experts are warning it is now more important than ever to build up an emergency financial buffer following signs of a weakening jobs market.
Royal Mint launches limited edition yellow gold sovereign coins for £1,200The Royal Mint is setting the gold world alight with the reintroduction of the traditional yellow gold Sovereign, a move that is set to send collectors, historians and investors into a state of excitement.
What Reeves's tax rises mean for YOU: We reveal how different earners will be stung in the Budget grabWorkers, pensioners and landlords are bracing themselves for swingeing tax increases as Rachel Reeves plans her Budget on November 26.
SIMON LAMBERT: Why Rachel Reeves' Budget may spell bad news for your pay packet - the income tax hike explainedThe budget is coming up and the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, needs to balance Britain's books. That could spell bad news for your pay packet.
IG is giving new investors up to £200 of free shares: Is it worth signing up?IG has extended its free shares offer, but is it any good? You could get up to £200 worth of shares - but there's a catch that means the full value is reserved for a lucky few.
Three in four wealthy families HAVEN'T given away money to ease inheritance tax burdenEven though 51% of those polled are most concerned about inheritance tax changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, just 15% have accelerated gifting in the past year.
When John moved into a care home he trusted his granddaughter with power of attorney but instead of paying for his toiletries and fees she stole £71,600. Now experts warn abuse by friends, families and carers is an epidemic...What's most sickening about the fraud carried out by Madeline Shaw isn't the enormous amount she stole - £71,600 - or even that her victim was elderly and frail. It's that the victim was her own grandfather.
Could the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 by Christmas.. or will the Budget scupper its rally?The FTSE 100 has hit a new record high, fuelling speculation that it will hit 10,000 by the end of the year or even sooner.
Santander is giving new customers £200 for switching - but will you get the cash in time for Christmas?Santander joins a troupe of banks currently offering an incentive for switching. These boosts can give your finances a welcome bump, with little work required from you.
Silver prices soaring: The 'forgotten metal' suddenly outshining gold - DAN HATFIELD on why your old jewellery could be a cash windfallWhile gold has climbed a very massive 35.6% in the last six months… silver has almost doubled that, soaring an extraordinary 65.4%.
FSCS protection: How your savings, investments and pension are kept safeRecent history has seen various problems with banks, but the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - FSCS - protects the money you hold with each licensed bank.
Getting a Christmas bonus? Here are six ways to make the money work harder for youAfter you've treated yourself to something nice, your Christmas bonus could be the starting point for achieving your longer-term goals.
Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cutAs many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.
Five major mortgage lenders to cut ratesThe move comes as traders forecast a Bank of England cut in December but economists are divided over how far rates will fall beyond that.
Ten tips for buy-to-let: Essential advice for property investmentIf you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you
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The death of the country house? Buyers no longer want lavish rural pads... and they're selling for a bargainOff the record, estate agents describe a market devoid of buyers. Home sellers left waiting in faint hope not just for an offer, but for a single viewing.
Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for youChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
Why are investors worried about a crash while stock markets are hitting record highs?Richard Hunter, head of markets, at Interactive Investor, joins This is Money's Simon Lambert to discuss the main things triggering concerns over a crash.
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.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November's Budget.
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.
Save our family firms: Chancellor urged to scrap inheritance tax raid on businessesRachel Reeves is under mounting pressure to scrap an inheritance tax raid that threatens to destroy family businesses across the country.
'This is a shocking state of affairs': Reeves must U-turn to save family firms from inheritance tax raid, says brewery boss WILLIAM LEES-JONESIt's not about money, it's about a whole way of life being destroyed.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Galliford Try eyes water infrastructure and affordable homes pushThere is something reassuring about a contractor that keeps its head when the political weather turns blustery.
This much loved Japanese car brand is returning to the UK next yearA popular car maker that disappeared from the UK market in 2020 has confirmed it is coming back in summer 2026.
Worried about choppy markets? It's time to diversify: The INVESTING ANALYSTIn this column, William Heathcoat Amory, managing partner at Kepler Partners explains the benefits of a properly diversified portfolio.
The madness of fiscal rules: Reeves's obsession is holding business back, says ALEX BRUMMERRachel Reeves is so intent on being the Iron Chancellor that the whole focus of her troubled 17-months at the Treasury has been about fiscal policy.
Can a car be a safe haven for your cash? The most collectable modern classics under £25,000With Britons preparing to protect their savings from a tax-raising Autumn Budget, a classic car could be a far more interesting alternative to piling money into cash and investment Isas or pensions.
Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson: How I became a board game entrepreneurEdmondson is the Radio 1 DJ hosting a new Daily Mail podcast about celebrity money. Here he opens up on his own finances
Food and drink shares to tuck into as Christmas loomsWhen times are tough, people still need to eat - but maybe also have the odd drink and be merry. Food and drink might be seen as a safe haven, but hazards lurk.
Chancellor is wreaking fiscal havoc, says ALEX BRUMMERIt would be a smoother ride on volatile markets if Reeves and supposedly wiser heads around her kept schtum.
Cartier owner Richemont shines as luxury shrugs off gloomChairman Johann Rupert said there were 'some early signs' of improving demand in China, where trading returned to growth for the first time in nearly two years.
BHP liable for deadly Brazil dam collapseThe High Court in London ruled that the Anglo-Australian mining giant was 'strictly liable for damage caused' by the 'foreseeable' Mariana dam collapse in 2015.
JLR posts heavy losses as production returns to normal after cyber hackJaguar Land Rover (JLR) revealed that its annual profits are set to be wiped out after the hack in August halted production for over a month.
Gambling tax raid will cost thousands of jobs in Britain's bingo halls and casinos, Rachel Reeves warnedHigher gambling taxes will lead to the closure of bingo halls and casinos across the country and the loss of thousands of jobs, according to one of Britain's leading operators.
Number of drivers fined after falling foul of 20mph limits surges to 500,000Police across the UK handed out 488,599 tickets for exceeding 20mph in 2024 - two thirds more than in the previous 12 months.
Don't slam the brakes on an a pastime loved by millions with a gambling tax hike, warns Rank boss JOHN O'REILLYBingo halls and casinos are a much-loved and vital part of towns and cities throughout Britain - providing jobs and entertainment for local communities and a lorry load of tax revenues.
The car feature you SHOULDN'T use when driving in storm conditionsWith Britain set to be drenched by a month's worth of rain in 24 hours during Storm Claudia, motoring experts have warned drivers not to activate this one feature in their cars...
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Mixed week for miners and oilers amid skittish marketsMany of the week's big moves, both up and down, were in the natural resources sector, which should come as little surprise given the number of miners and oilers on AIM.
Bentley's new £350k Supersports is a woke-free zone as British luxury brand ditches electric plansBosses say it marks 'a return to Bentley making more extreme cars' providing 'scintillating' performance adding: 'The changes yield the highest power density of any Bentley engine.'
Salary sacrifice raid is 'bad news for Britain', Aviva boss warns ReevesAviva chief exec Amanda Blanc (pictured) said the Chancellor should 'think very carefully' before launching a raid on workplace salary sacrifice schemes.
UK stocks plunge amid AI bubble and sticky interest rate fearsLondon-listed stocks plunged on Friday morning, following global markets lower amid jitters over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and the outlook for interest rates.
DEBBIE CROSBIE: Keeping Nationwide branches open isn't just business - it's a statement of valuesWhen Nationwide acquired Virgin Money a year ago, we didn't do what most companies do - close branches to cut costs. We did the opposite.
Ineos to axe hundreds of jobs as Trump tariffs send car sales veering of courseIneos Automotive, which employs 1,700 people across the world, has been grappling with a big debt pile as well as Donald Trump's tariffs on imports into the US.
Scandal-hit homeless landlord Home REIT sells most of its properties in £123m dealThe company, which is scrambling to reduce its debt pile, said it had struck an agreement with Patron Capital to offload 700 of the 853 properties on its books for £123m.
UK sparks nuclear ambition: Miliband is right to embrace Rolls-Royce's new mini reactors, says ALEX BRUMMERUS economic imperialism is going too far. It is enough that the British car, pharma, steel, and other industries have been hit by Trump's mercantilism.
London Congestion Charge hiked to £18 from January and Sadiq Khan will force EV drivers to pay up for the first time tooDrivers in Central London will be required to fork out £18 per day from 2 January 2026 when the charge increases from £15, Transport for London announced on Thursday.
Rightmove faces '£1bn lawsuit' as estate agents claim say it is ripping them offRightmove is facing legal action from estate agents who claim online property portal is charging them excessive and unfair fees for listing homes.
Young's boss tells Reeves 'we need certainty and a growth plan'Pub group Young's will take a 'cautious' approach to future potential price hikes as a sharp rise in food costs exacerbates severe cost pressures facing UK hospitality.
Ford extends hands-free driving system to four new models allowing thousands of cars on Britain's roads to steer themselves on motorwaysMore Ford car owners from next year will get to experience - legally - driving along a motorway without having to place their hands on the steering wheel.
Rolls-Royce eyes profit boost from SMR nuclear contract as US is 'disappointed' by snubUS ambassador Warren Stephens published a statement claiming Britain should choose 'a different path' in Wales.
Aviva sees sharp rise in equity release and annuity salesAviva shares fell on Thursday after the insurer's third quarter performance fell short of expectations despite a sharp rise in equity release and annuity sales.
Almost half begin investing because they want to beat returns on cash, as young people pile into ETFsInvestment giant Blackrock says further financial education is key to encouraging more of the public to invest - one of the aims of Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.
One in five top start-ups could exit Britain within three years, Virgin Media O2 warnsUnless radical action is taken at Government level, one in five of the fast-growing firms surveyed said they would exit Britain within three years, survey findings revealed.
Peugeot Polygon is a radical small concept car with many sides and a SQUARE steering wheelPeugeot has revealed its new Polygon Concept car and the tiny EV has a Hypersquare steering wheel and is built for personalisation. Here's everything we know so far....
Burberry hails 'green shoots' of recovery as sales return to growthBurberry has seen shop sales return to growth for the first time in nearly two years as the luxury brand's turnaround mission starts to bear fruit.
Family quoted £20,000 for four tickets to Dubai in half term - one way! After BA cancelled their flightAdam Smith (pictured with son Jude, seven) and his family ended up missing out on a night in Dubai after British Airways cancelled their flights.
Why the cost of YOUR Uber is going up: Labour's 'taxi tax' could send fares soaring with 20% VAT hikeBosses at Uber, Bolt and Veezu - the biggest private vehicle hire apps in the UK - have written to Rachel Reeves urging her not to introduce the tax.
Budget blues put housing market on ice: Estate agents warn of a 'notable' slowdown as buyers await clarityBuyer demand, sales and instructions to put new properties on the market have all slowed as households await clarity over taxes.
Avon cashes in on rising global defence budgets and fears over Russian chemical weaponsAvon, which went public in 1949 after supplying gas masks during the Second World War, said sales rose 14.1% to £239.4m in the year to September 30
Nationwide points the way to a revival of branch banking, says ALEX BRUMMERMaybe it's time for Debbie Crosbie, the chief executive of Nationwide, to be parachuted into one of the London listed high street banks.
What you MUST do in the next 14 days to stop Rachel Reeves' Budget wrecking your finances. Time's very short, says money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE. Act now or lose outNow is the moment to ensure your household finances and long-term investments are sufficiently robust to withstand Rachel Reeves' attack.
Government drafts in the MILITARY to clear the nation's driving test backlogDefence driving examiners next year will be deployed to test centres in England with the longest waiting times to conduct an additional 6,500 practical driving tests per month.
Is the Government finally getting a grasp on the pothole epidemic? Road surface improvements are up 15%Motorists fed up of slaloming through a minefield of potholes on Britain's roads could see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Comeback of the car clocking crisis: Some motors have up to 300k miles wiped from their history with the spawn of new 'undetectable' devices'Clocking' is an issue many drivers think disappeared in the 1990s. But an increase in availability of new 'mileage blocking' devices has seen it make an unwanted return.
Sonder goes bust: If you had a hotel booking, this is how to claim a refundCustomers could get their money back from their card provider or insurer, but not all of them will be able to make a claim.
The best paid jobs... and careers that saw the biggest pay rises this year: See how you compareOur exclusive analysis of official ONS data reveals which occupations far exceeded the average pay rise, with some scoring growth into the double-digit percentages.
The case for Britain's AI pioneers amid tech 'bubble' warningsThe global AI boom rumbles on and big tech valuations continue to soar, even as the Bank of England and major finance figures voice anxieties about a potential stock market bubble.
'We can't tax ourselves to victory': Fuller's boss pleads for Chancellor to spare pubs in BudgetSimon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller's, said he was 'frustrated' by the lack of clarity and wants Reeves to avoid imposing 'further punitive financial measures' in this month's Autumn Budget .
Borrowing costs spike higher as Labour turmoil rattles bond marketsThe yield on UK gilts edged up as international investors demanded a higher rate of return for lending to the government.
BAE warns US government shutdown could derail booming salesBritish defence giant BAE systems has warned a prolonged shutdown of the US government could hinder booming trade, as military spending continues to grow globally.
Hargreaves Lansdown launches a 4.55% cash Isa: How does this new best buy compare with rivals?Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a cash Isa paying a top rate. The rate is straightforward, with no limited bonuses to faff around with - how does it compare with rivals?
The great pension lump sum farce: We reveal shock new move that's enraged pensionersPension tax free lump sums are safe after the Treasury ruled out an attack on the perk in the Budget. But it could have come too late for many savers.
Think maxing out in Premium Bonds is daft? Reeves' looming Isa raid might change your mind, says SYLVIA MORRISGrowing numbers of savers are stuffing the maximum amount permitted into Premium Bonds - and on the face of it, that seems like a crazy thing to do.
Back first-time buyers, housebuilder Taylor Wimpey urges Government as Budget anxiety hits salesHousebuilder Taylor Wimpey has echoed calls for the Government to bolster support for buyers as weak affordability and Budget anxiety weigh on home sales.
Pound and gilt yields slide as gloomy unemployment figures bolster hopes of a Christmas rate cutUnemployment rose to 5% in the three months to September, the Office for National Statistics said, higher than the 4.9% expected by markets.
Drive like royalty! Bentley used to chauffeur King Charles is set to sell at auction for £100,000The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne, used by the Monarch for multiple official engagements when he was the Prince of Wales, is predicted to fetch between £80,000 to £100,000
We were fined $500 for smoking in our hotel room - but we have never smoked! SALLY SORTS ITAs a 60th birthday gift my husband organised a trip for our family to New York, booking three rooms at the West House Hotel in February 2025.
My neighbour's New Year fireworks terrify my cats - can I force them to stop? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbours love to set off fireworks, but it scares my two cats. If previous years are anything to go by, they will set them off on New Year's Eve.
Fraudsters using dodgy firesticks to steal illegal streamers' financial informationDodgy fire sticks promise to save users money on subscriptions, but come with hidden risks that can leave people further out of pocket than if they paid for the services legitimately.
I don't know if it's a bubble or not, says SoftBank as it sells entire £4.4bn Nvidia stakeSoftbank, led by chief exec Masayoshi Son (pictured), has sold all its 32.1m shares in Nvidia amid growing anxiety over sky-high valuations.
FTSE 100 a whisker away from 10,000: London blue-chip index tipped to smash historic barrier 'within days'In another upbeat session for investors, London's blue-chip index topped 9900 for the first time before ending the day up 1.2% at 9899.6.
Heathrow records busiest October on record thanks to 'bumper half-term' as its runways near full capacityThe airport said 7.4m passengers passed through its four terminals last month. The hub noted a surge in demand for flights to European cities.
The great public-private pay divide: State employees scoop bumper deals as the rest of the workforce feels the pinchPublic sector workers are enjoying bumper pay deals at taxpayers' expense even as their private sector counterparts face a tightening squeeze.
Men bear brunt of jobs bloodbath as number out of work tops one million for first time in a decadeOfficial figures showed the jobless rate among men climbed to 5.4 per cent in the three months to September, up from 4.2 per cent when Labour came to power last summer.
Chancellor 'rules out' cut to pension tax-free lump sum - but it's too late for savers who already pulled out fundsThe Treasury's confirmation that the lump sum will remain fixed comes after months of speculation that the limit, as well as tax relief on pensions, could be at risk.
Princes Group eyes takeover targets as London debut bolsters 'firepower'Tinned tuna giant Princes Group is looking at acquiring other businesses after the firm's listing on the London Stock Exchange last week.
Wessex Water faces £11m levy over sewage and wastewater failuresOfwat said Wessex Water and its investors should brace themselves to fund a total enforcement package of £11m.
Collided with an animal on the road? Do you know which ones you legally need to report to police?Hitting an animal on the road can be a frightening as well as upsetting ordeal. But do you know when animals you are legally obliged to report to police?
Rachel Reeves' last Budget to blame for 'deeply worrying' unemployment spike, says jobs expertIt does not take a genius to work out that raising the amount of National Insurance employers have to pay would lead to unemployment going up, writes the HR specialist.
Insurers pay out £200m to support businesses hit by cyber attacksData from insurers revealed a 230 per cent year-on-year jump in the amount paid to support businesses with cyber attacks, £138million more than in 2023.
Soaring cost of meat and fish weighs on food giant Hilton as customers cut backShares in food sourcing, processing and packaging giant Hilton plunged on Tuesday as soaring prices continue to weigh on demand for meat and fish.
Footsie hits ANOTHER record high as it closes in on 10,000 mark for first timeOn another bumper session for investors, London's blue-chip index rose more than 100 points in early trading on Tuesday to a peak of 9897.
Grocery price inflation eases as supermarkets ramp up promotional dealsSupermarkets are ramping up promotional deals to lure in cost-conscious shoppers ahead of Christmas, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Learner finally passes driving theory test at 75th attempt having spent over £1,700 on feesWith each test costing £23, the candidate eventually succeeded last year having forked out a cumulative £1,725 on examination costs alone.
Vodafone hikes dividend for first time in eight years after Three UK tie-upVodafone has upgraded its annual outlook for both earnings and cash flow after the telecoms giant returned to top-line growth in Germany in the second quarter.
