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Car insurers using new 'Vehicle Risk Rating' system to calculate the price of premiums - here's why EV owers could be stungThe 'fairer' VRR system will replace the existing group rating system, which places specific models in an insurance group from 1 to 50. But it could be bad news for EV drivers...
Water bill complaints spike amid household gripes with meters and sewageThe number of gripes forwarded to the Consumer Council for Water in 2023/24 rose by 29%, the highest level for almost a decade.
Mortgage rate cuts: These five major banks are slashing home loan costsFive more mortgage lenders have today announced cuts to home loan prices.
Galliford Try 'well positioned' for Government's infrastructure pushThe construction company had a £3.8billion order book at the end of June, a 2.7 per cent rise on 12 months ago, of which 91 per cent is in the public sector.
City reels from record bids for FTSE 350 firms...but at least some boards are showing their mettleNew analysis by broker Peel Hunt found 19 attempts to swallow up FTSE 350 firms announced this year were still live or completed.
Dogger Bank wind farm project set for delay, says SSEThe power generation company said Dogger Bank A, which will have an installed generation capacity of 1.2GW, would not be completed until the second half of 2025.
British Land doubles down on 'hot' retail park market with £441m swoopTo help pay for the acquisition, British Land launched an equity placing to raise around £300million.
Self-assessment deadline looms: Who needs to register before 5 October?Frozen tax allowances, rising savings rates and cuts to dividend and CGT allowances mean more people will need to file a tax return for the 2023/24 tax year.
Pound slips as BoE's Bailey teases 'more aggressive' rate cutsThe Bank of England could take a 'more aggressive' approach to interest rate cuts if the economic conditions allow, Governor Andrew Bailey has said.
Car makers slash EV prices, suspend production and extend petrol model availability as electric demand wanesCar makers continue to respond to a slowdown in demand for EVs with a raft of new announcements regarding price cuts, halted production and new model delays.
Investigation launched into married women who missed out on thousands thanks to state pension blunderBefore a rule change in March 2008, married women could claim their state pension at 60 based on their own record of National Insurance contributions.
Tesco profits soar as 20m shoppers splash out on retailer's Finest rangeTesco said sales rose 4 per cent to £3.15billion in the 26 weeks to 23 August, compared with the same period a year ago. More shoppers are buying its premium Finest range, it said.
Stop guilt-tripping us into handing over tips, says 'optional' service charge hater LEE BOYCEThis week, new tipping legislation came into force. It means restaurants and the like must share out tips to workers in a fair and transparent way.
Electric shock as Tesla faces its first fall in annual car deliveriesTesla sold almost 463,000 vehicles in the three months to the end of September. This was 6 per cent higher than the same period last year and 4 per cent above the previous quarter.
Former Harrods director 'fired' before starting role at FenwickMore than 100 women have claimed Al Fayed, who died last year aged 94, assaulted or raped them following a shocking probe by the BBC.
Should I help my mum pay off her mortgage early or will it complicate any inheritance?My mum is 66 and currently on an interest only mortgage but I am worried she will soon get to an age where the bank won't keep it going.
The world has built resilience to another oil supply shock, says ALEX BRUMMERThere is never any room for complacency about the economic fallout from conflagration in the Middle East. This is especially true when Iran, a significant oil producer, directly is involved.
House prices rise as lower mortgage rates buoy buyer demand and second home owners sell upWhile lower mortgage rates are attracting more buyers to the market, investors and second home owners in locations like Truro are selling up amid potential tax hikes.
MARKET REPORT: After six years of woe... another Aston Martin car crashIt was six years ago today that a fleet of beautiful Aston Martins parked outside the London Stock Exchange to mark the first day of trading in the company's shares.
How did thieves get into my Binance app... and why won't it pay me back £11k of stolen crypto? CRANE ON THE CASEI had my phone stolen and the thief got hold of £11,300 in cryptocurrency - even though I had all kinds of security measures on my account.
Hottest and coldest property markets mapped - one pocket of the South West sees homes shift in just 25 daysThe fastest and slowest property markets have been revealed by Rightmove today, showing just how different sellers' experiences can be up and down the country.
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.
Meta announces data-sharing agreement with some major banks to fight fraudFacebook owned Meta has announced it will expand its data-sharing programme to include NatWest and Metro Bank.
What is the VIX? How you can profit from stock market volatility with Wall Street's 'fear index'You may have noticed unusually volatile fluctuations in the value of your investment portfolio or pension over the last month.
How to cash in on the $1trillion AI spending spree - is it just hype or a real revolution?Companies and investors are betting huge sums on AI - the technology that promises to transform whole industries, economies and even societies.
Universal credit warning issued by police as DWP launches investigationThe North Wales Police have warned claimants of a fake app being downloaded that could be a risk to users.
Starling Bank slapped with £29m fine amid 'shockingly lax' financial crime controlsStarling Bank has been fined £29million by the FCA for failings in its financial crime controls.
Do you need financial planning or financial advice - and is it worth it?You don't have to be a millionaire investor for financial advice and planning to be worth your time and money.
Banks have triggered a new Isa rate war - here's how to cash in: SYLVIA MORRISFierce competition has been reignited among banks, building sociteies and investment platforms providing cash Isas, with several bringing out new deals.
SALLY SORTS IT: TUI won't refund £800 for Costas holiday after our daughter got cancerLast November, I paid a deposit of £800 to TUI for a holiday to the Costa del Sol for me, my wife and our daughter and granddaughter.
My seven step action plan to stop the Chancellor raiding your family's inheritance, by JEFF PRESTRIDGEMention the words 'inheritance tax' to anyone enjoying a quiet pint at your local pub and I'm sure their response will be to froth at the mouth.
Neighbour's tree is making our house dark - can I force them to prune it? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbour has a conifer tree growing by the boundary wall which is the height of our two-storey house. Our rooms have become dark on that side.
We own two homes and want to put them in separate names - will we pay capital gains tax?I am semi-retiring while my partner is still working, so we will be spending time in different homes and want to own one each. Will we pay capital gains tax if we gift each other our shares?
I'm moving to a new area: Will I pay more tax if I don't sell my old house before buying a new one?When I retire, I want to sell my house and move to a different area. How long an overlap can I have before my new property is taxed as a 'second home'?
Save £1,200 from your energy bills with the experts' ultimate guide: The new clever tricks and gadgets to winterproof your home revealedAs temperatures start to drop and the cost of energy rises, now is the ideal time to winter-proof your home and keep your bills in check.
Paul and Anne shared a home for 35 years but he was thrown out after she diedWhen Anne turned down Paul's marriage proposal for a third time in 1975, the small business owner, then aged 43, vowed never to ask her again.
More travellers to be spared rip-off mobile phone stealth roaming fees under new Ofcom rulesIncoming Ofcom rules now require mobile providers to warn customers about charges when they start using their phones abroad.
Nationwide completes takeover of Virgin Money - here's what is changingNationwide announced it has completed its takeover of Virgin Money today in an email to members.
Older generations flock to Vinted and Ebay for bargain second-hand clothesSpending among over-55s on resale platforms such as Vinted, Ebay and Depop have risen by 12% over the past year, due to cost and environmental concerns.
New DVLA online system means drivers can now tax a car WITHOUT key documents including the log bookDVLA services now allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
Premium Bonds saver scoops £100k prize with a £275 holding in October 2024 drawA lucky Premium Bonds holder based in Gloucestershire has bagged a £100k prize with a holding of just £275.
House prices rise at fastest pace for more than two yearsThe average house price is now roughly 2% below the all-time highs recorded in summer 2022, according to figures from Nationwide.
A third of drivers admit to changing their car because of envy - have you ever traded up?New research has found that more than a third of British car owners have decided to change their car after envying someone else's vehicle.
How to protect your finances before the Budget (and what to avoid): This is Money podcastWith one month to go before the Budget - what should we be doing to prepare?
MG ZS review: Is the new £22k hybrid family-friendly SUV a genuine bargain?We drove MG's new ZS to see if the £21.5k SUV is MG's best value for money offering yet? The model's been revamped for 2024; inside, outside and under the bonnet.
Lloyds Bank launches current account switching deal with £200 paid within THREE DAYSBetween 2 October and 10 December, customers can make use of the Current Account Switch Service to move their account.
Can you afford a bigger home? Everything upsizers need to knowMoving up the property ladder can prove just as tricky as getting on it in the first place. Here is what upsizers need to know - and how to work out if they can afford it.
Ebay is cutting selling fees for nearly all categories: How does it compare to Vinted and Depop?From today, buying and selling on the auction site will be free across all categories except motor listings.
What is the energy price cap and how will a rise affect your bills?Energy regulator Ofgem's average price-capped bill, currently £1,568 a year, will rise to £1,717 a year from 1 October.
Behind the scenes of Britain's biggest pumpkin producer as Halloween loomsTesco has used Oakley Farm as its pumpkin supplier since 1996, when it made an initial order of 200 pumpkins.
Thousands of new homes will pay £0 energy bills with Octopus Energy - here's how it worksOctopus guarantees each property will pay nothing for energy even if it uses more than it generates.
Pensioners slam Winter Fuel Payment changes as DWP issues new update on who can claim £300Pensioners have slammed slam the Government for making changes to the Winter Fuel Payment in the face of rising energy bills.
I'm 83 and disabled, so why don't I get help with energy bills? STEVE WEBB flags little-known pension credit boostI have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and because I am just over the limit for any benefits will not qualify for any help with my heating this winter.
One in four Britons feel digitally excluded, writes ADRIAN ROBERTS - and it's a surprising age group driving it...The shift to digital has made life easier for many people. But one in four Britons feel they are digitally excluded in some form.
Underpaid state pension: How to find out if you are owed moneyA lot of women are understandably asking if they missed out on thousands of pounds in state pension, and we explain how to find out if you are owed money by the DWP.
More top earners max out £60k annual pension limits ahead of BudgetA 71% increase in clients using their full annual allowance is reported by Hargreaves Lansdown, and a 64% jump is cited by Interactive Investor.
Nationwide offers £175 bank account switching bonus and 1% cashbackNationwide has launched three new perks for new customers who open one of its current accounts today.
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.
More bereaved relatives condemn DWP over mystery state pension payoutsGraham Meyrick, now aged 83, pictured with his wife Betty who died in 1994, received an unexpected letter from the DWP in February then heard nothing more.
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.
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.
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Nike troubles overshadow record sales at JD SportsJD Sports posted record half-year sales of £5billion for the 26 weeks to August 3, thanks to strong demand for its shoes.
Oil prices soar as tensions mount in the Middle EastWith the world braced for Israel and its allies to retaliate against Tehran, Brent crude climbed another 2 per cent to as high as $76.14 a barrel.
Discount retailer The Works 'well-positioned' for higher profitsThe books and stationery seller reported its like-for-like turnover tipped up by 0.2 per cent in the 21 weeks ending 29 September.
BUSINESS LIVE: Oil prices up on conflict fears; JD Sports sales record; AO World eyes Music Magpie takeoverAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are JD Sports, AO World, Music Magpie and Shepherd Neame.
I'm proud to be a toxic boss - it's my secret for getting the best out of people and lazy workers treat the office as a playground or therapyMy first inkling I myself might be seen as a toxic boss came when my mum and I watched The Devil Wears Prada (left), which has now been turned by Sir Elton John into a West End musical.
Shepherd Neame says Labour's job market reforms will hike costs and reduce flexibilityShepherd Neame has flagged concerns about the impact of proposed labour market reforms, as higher costs weigh on the brewer's growth outlook.
AO World agrees £10m takeover of MusicMagpieAO World will pay MusicMagpie investors about 9.1 pence for every share they hold, a 58 per cent premium to the firm's closing share price on Tuesday.
Jaguar Land Rover doubles its investment in EV 'factory of the future' on MerseysideThe UK's largest carmaker will plough a further £250m into its Halewood plant on top of the £250m it has already spent over the past year.
Reeves's gloom hits business as confidence slumps at fastest level since start of the pandemicThe purchasing managers' index for the sector showed that firms experienced the biggest decline in sentiment about the year ahead since March 2020.
Handbags at dawn: Ashley knocked back by Singapore billionaires in battle for MulberryTracksuit tycoon Ashley (pictured) this week launched a bid to buy the whole company in a deal that would value it at £83m.
How to pay off your mortgage years early - like Sir Keir: PM has paid off loan on his £2m London townhouseAt 62, Sir Keir Starmer has paid off the mortgage on his £2m North London home, ending it five years earlier than is standard for British property owners.
Germany's industrial decline casts a shadow over UK growth: ALEX BRUMMERThe German economy remains the powerhouse of the Continent and Brexit notwithstanding the EU is still the UK's biggest trading partner.
MARKET REPORT: Oil price soars as fighting intensifies in Middle EastThe price of Brent crude jumped to above $75 a barrel having earlier in the day been below $70. Shell rose 2.2% and BP gained 2.4%.
Greggs sales growth slows despite extended trading hoursThe high street bakery chain revealed its revenue increased by 10.6 per cent in the 13 weeks ending 28 September, meaning its total turnover has risen by 12.7 per cent since the year began.
Labour forced itself down a blind alley on the economy, says ALEX BRUMMERLord (Mervyn) King was critical of former colleagues at the Bank of England for failing to spot the cost-of-living car crash until too late and overdoing the money printing.
T. ROWE PRICE US STRUCTURED RESEARCH EQUITY: Stockpicker fund outperforms S&PInvestment fund T. Rowe Price US Structured Research Equity might have a rather unwieldy name, but investors shouldn't be put off.
MARKET REPORT: Cruise company Carnival sails into choppy watersCarnival reported record third-quarter revenues of £6bn, but its profit forecast for the fourth quarter of the year fell short of market expectations.
Applied Nutrition listing to land founder Thomas Ryder £275mIn a major boost for the City, Thomas Ryder yesterday announced plans for a London float of Applied Nutrition, the sports health brand he founded in 2014.
Winemaker Gusbourne delays harvest due to poor weatherKent-based Gusbourne, which is two-thirds owned by Conservative peer Lord Ashcroft, said that 'the 2024 harvest will commence later in the month'.
EY appoints its first female UK bossErnst & Young (EY) has appointed its first female boss in the UK.
Vodafone and Three UK woo competition watchdog with £10 mobile dealsVodafone and Three UK have pledged to cap their lowest-cost mobile plans at £10 for two years, as they hope to convince watchdogs to approve their £15bn merger.
Banks may be forced to publish call wait times in clampdownThe City watchdog could force banks to publish call waiting times in a crackdown to help frustrated customers.
Energy bills will FALL 1% in January experts predict as new higher October price cap bites todayThe Ofgem price cap will rise to £1,717 on 1 October - but could then fall to £1,697 in January, and keep falling during much of 2025.
Murdoch ally blasts Rightmove as takeover bid failsA leading executive at Rupert Murdoch's business empire blasted Rightmove yesterday for hampering a multi-billion pound takeover approach.
Is it becoming harder to switch bank accounts for a cash bonus?Banks have introduced more hoops for customers to jump through to receive a switching incentive over the last four years.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Majestic's 'bonanza grade' tech recycling efforts make it one for the watchlistIn the small-cap sector, it's rare to find businesses that are both generating revenue and profitable-especially on the Aquis Market, known for early-stage companies.
Cash Isas see extra £17.2bn pour into them in past 12 months compared to a year earlierSavers funneled £17.2bn more into cash Isas in the 12 months to August 2024 than they did in the same period during 2023.
Murdoch-backed REA Group calls time on Rightmove takeover pursuitRightmove shares fell on Monday after the British property website rejected a fourth takeover bid by Australia's REA Group.
Why should I put money away when I'll never make enough to have the life I want? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL reveals what to do...My friends keep saying it's hopeless to put money away for the future. Part of me thinks they are being irrational but then again why should I save when I'll never make enough to have the life I want?
Mike Ashley's Frasers makes offer to buy struggling MulberryFrasers has made an £83million offer to buy struggling luxury brand Mulberry after the group went cap in hand to investors to raise cash last week.
How YOU can pay off your mortgage early (like the very fortunate Sir Keir Starmer): Our expert guide to clearing your home loan - and whether it's the best use of your cashAt the age of 62, Sir Keir Starmer is sitting pretty. From next month, his bank balance will be higher because there is one less monthly bill he has to pay.
Budget spending and tax decisions loom large as GDP growth weakensThe first Budget of the new Labour Government will be tasked with reviving expectations for the British economy as sentiment begins to sour.
WW2 Paratrooper mini bike goes up for sale in a rare opportunity to own an emblem of heroic British resistanceA very rare Welbike built to carry British Paratroopers into the Battle of Arnhem in WWII, is up for auction with an estimate sale price of £5,000 to £10,000.
Can you beat the energy bill price cap rise by locking into a cheaper deal before 1 October?Households may be able to beat the energy price cap and save money by taking out a fixed-rate energy deal.
Carmakers slash profit guidance as Aston Martin suffers China slowdownCarmakers Aston Martin and Stellantis each separately warned on profits on Monday, following supply chain disruption and factors within the crucial Chinese economy.
UK households are urged to record and send in energy meter readings to their supplier - as 10million risk overpaying before price rise next monthAlmost 10 million households have been warned they risk overpaying for their energy if they do not send meter readings to their supplier before prices rise on October 1.
Deloitte the latest to cut partners' pay amid deals slowdownThe news comes just days after a similar move at rival PwC, which saw top bean counters receive a £44,000 hit.
Nike slump set to hit sales at JD SportsThe self-styled 'King of Trainers' is feared to have been affected by the US giant's downturn.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: UK pension funds can save our stock marketThey invest only a tiny proportion of their £2trillion of assets in UK shares. This raises the question of whether they should be encouraged to do more, and if so, how?
D-day for Aussies in £7bn fight over RightmoveAnalysts believe Rea, which is 61 per cent owned by Murdoch's News Corp, must offer at least £7billion to stand any chance of success.
Bonds back in the driving seat: Inflation misery means ultra-loose monetary policies won't happen again soon, says HAMISH MCRAEFirst, we had stuff about a black hole in the nation's finances. Then, we had Rachel Reeves at the party conference saying everything would get better.
Splashing out on the gym? You could end up living to a ripe old age - but in povertyResearch by wealth manager Nutmeg reveals more than half of all people prioritise physical fitness over ensuring they have enough put aside.
RAY MASSEY: Wheel in the savings with my car 17 care tipsHere are the jobs that could save you hundreds of pounds...
Birkenstock strolls to record sales as luxury sector stumbles after 250 years in businessThe luxury goods sector has struggled in recent times amid economic uncertainty and slowing trade in China, but one well-known brand is defying the wider gloom.
UK small companies can't succeed without retail investors, and its time for women to dive in, says Ananda Developments CEO Melissa SturgessThose of us who have built small companies and listed them on London's stock exchanges -whether the LSE, AIM or the Aquis Stock Exchange- are natural optimists.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Share the rich fruits of Raspberry Pi - the tech pioneer that could be the UK's answer to NvidiaRaspberry PI may have started out as a classroom computer kit provider, but it has branched out into everything from cloud computing to AI.
Murdoch's REA in London for Rightmove bid talks: Aussie homes website bosses trying to make case for £6.2bn takeoverREA, the Australian homes website, must by 5pm tomorrow make a firm offer for the FTSE 100-listed property website or step away for six months
Fresh blow for Titanic shipyard as Royal Navy work heads for Spain: 500 jobs at risk at Harland & WolffHarland & Wolff was hired last year alongside Navantia, a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding giant, to build three Navy vessels in a £1.6bn deal.
A strong aroma around this 'award winning' whisky firm: TONY HETHERINGTON investigatesThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) laid down enforcement rules for whisky investment companies some months ago.
The £22bn cost to Britain of Gordon Brown's gold sell-off - as price of the precious metal continues to soarThe soaring price of gold has made former chancellor Gordon Brown's (pictured) decision to sell off 395 tonnes of Britain's reserves even more costly.
Can #Britishcore revive High Street fashion? Retailers try to recapture the spirit of Cool BritanniaThe High Street fight to be at the height of fashion is intensifying and It comes with a new focus on British style or #Britishcore, as it is known on TikTok.
Tory rethink on non-doms: Shadow business secretary says crackdown could hit investment in UKSpeaking ahead of the Conservative Party conference, shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake (pictured) said: 'I'm not sure we got it right.'
NICOLA HORLICK's 9 TO 5: How do I clear the air with my office one-night stand?Whether you're a baffled Boomer, a muddled millennial, or a confused Gen Z-er, our brilliant new columnist Nicola Horlick is here to help.
End of the road for supermarket yellow discount labels? Grocers set to introduce new pricing technologyUK supermarkets are considering scrapping paper price tags in a move that could signal the end of yellow discount stickers on expiring food.
How to tell if YOU are rich enough to flee the country and escape Labour's tax raids (and if you are, here's where you should go)You might argue that there are plenty of reasons to up sticks and flee the country right now - crumbling public services, higher living costs and steep increases in school fees to name but three.
I've invested £7.1m in stage shows and got just £7.2m back: Novelist JEFFREY ARCHER tells his financial storyJeffrey Archer is one of the world's most successful novelists. In 1979 he hit the big time with Kane And Abel, and has sold 300 million books worldwide.
REVEALED: Pensions are in Rachel Reeves' crosshairs in Labour's first budget, but she WON'T touch tax relief - This is what she'll do instead...Insiders say that Government officials admitted last week to being rattled by the scale of the fury caused by Labour's decision to slash winter fuel payments.
For her next trick... how the Chancellor could make debt seem to disappear - as millions brace for a painful October BudgetRachel Reeves is set to follow the example of previous Chancellors by changing the 'fiscal rules' - the Government's self-imposed limits on debt and borrowing.
Is the high street dead? These British stocks suggest there's life leftInvesting experts say stock pickers shouldn't just look to online darlings and a number of bricks and mortar stalwarts have rebounded.
Baloney! You can't blame inflation for your rip-off 49% price hike, Admiral, says JEFF PRESTRIDGEMany providers of home and motor cover continue to take the proverbial Michael by presenting customers with outrageous renewal quotes.
Shopping around for cheap ultra-rapid EV charging can save a THIRD - but rural areas need better infrastructureThe AA's EV Recharge Report for August found the cost of charging at fast chargers has increased by two pence, while the cost of rapid charging has risen by a penny.
What would a US election victory for Harris or Trump mean for your investments?Typically, investors can look beyond the fierce politicking, but this time the candidates have sharply divergent plans that could have severe fallout whoever wins.
Investing in the Merchants Trust could add some Footsie firepower to your portfolioThe trust holds about 50 stocks. Most are FTSE 100 names, like BP, Lloyds and Shell. But it also invests in housebuilders like Barratt.
Next chief Lord Wolfson sells £30million of sharesWolfson, who is the FTSE 100's longest-serving chief executive having been in the job since August 2001, sold 290,000 shares for just over £100 each. That landed him £29.2m.
Rupert Murdoch launches fourth Rightmove bid worth £6.2bnRightmove said that it will consider the latest proposal, having already rejected three earlier bids worth £5.6billion, £5.9billion and £6.1billion.
MARKET REPORT: US private equity swoops on £800m software firmThe company said it has been approached by buyout company General Atlantic about a takeover worth 100p a share or £800m.
Titanic shipyard Harland & Wolff sinks into administrationThe Belfast-based company warned such a move was imminent after a review found that its holding company, Harland & Wolff Group, was insolvent.
Britain for sale: Foreign takeover offers soarOffers targeting UK firms totalled £102billion in the first nine months of 2024, with an increasing proportion coming from overseas.
Best week for Burberry shares since 2009The stock rose another 7 per cent on Friday, taking gains over the past five days of trading to 17.5 per cent.
Arm joins battle for US computer chip giant IntelThe British tech firm, which snubbed the London stock market in favour of a listing in New York last year, has been circling the US company in recent months.
Booming sausage demand boosts CranswickThe Yorkshire-based pork supplier said trading over the past two months was better than anticipated as it sells more meat.
ALEX BRUMMER: Rachel Reeves to junk former Chancellor's rulesGrowth is a nebulous concept, and in the past has left many government efforts sinking in the treacle of bureaucracy.
Bank of England urged not to be left behind in cutting ratesGovernor Andrew Bailey has hammered home the message that rates will only fall 'gradually' - even though inflation has dropped close to 2 per cent.
FTSE 100 inches closer to fresh high as markets cheer Chinese stimulusThe FTSE 100 capped a week of gains as global markets moved higher on hopes of further looming interest rate cuts and a major Chinese stimulus package.
Ed Miliband told to hurry up on mini-nukes as Rolls-Royce makes whittled down shortlistThe Energy Secretary (pictured) was urged to move faster to approve small modular reactors, which are cheaper to build than full-sized nuclear power stations.
SMALL-CAP MOVERS: Explorer Cora Gold rockets 60% in a weekCora's latest exploration update, which detailed approximately 50 kilometres of 'highly prospective terrain for exploration targeting', surely helped matters.
In-car payments set for popularity surge as more drivers will be able to pay for parking and even fast food with their vehicleThe in-car payment market is predicted to exceed £434bn by 2030, a bold market study claims. Here's how it works.
House sales in August up 10% on last year as lower mortgage rates tempt more buyers to take the plungeThe property market continues to show signs of recovery as falling mortgage rates encourage would be buyers to crack on with plans.
The five-week plan to dodge Labour's Budget grenade: JEFF PRESTRIDGE on what to do NOWIn her speech to the Labour Party conference Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) gave few clues as to to what nasties await us in her first October budget.
The students' guide to using overdrafts, credit cards and loansThe average maintenance loan in England falls short of average living costs by £504 per month - and many students may end up borrowing to plug the gap. Here's how to do it safely.
Ten classic features that have vanished from new cars - how many can you remember?There are many car features from the 70s, 80s, 90s that people loved but have been phased out. We've rounded up 10 -should they make a comeback?
Oil plunges after Saudi Arabia abandons target to push price up to $100 a barrelBrent crude fell by as much as 3.7% to $70.72, a two-week low - knocking billions off the value of London-listed energy giants BP and Shell.
MARKET REPORT: London misses out as oil slump dents China boostChinese president Xi Jinping yesterday vowed to unleash fresh stimulus just days after the central bank launched its biggest intervention since Covid.
How is YOUR bank protecting you from rising tide of AI voice clone scams?A sinister voice cloning scam is on the rise and millions of people could be targeted by it. Here's what the banks are doing.
The HUGE differences in electric car efficiency revealed - which models could cost you almost £850 extra every 10,000 miles?We reveal which EVs are the most efficient and which you shouldn't buy because they could end up costing you hundreds of pounds in charging costs.
Shares in high street fashion brands are in vogue as they outperform luxury names in the past 12 monthsThe past year has seen luxury brands fall eight per cent, according to data from Etoro, whereas high street stocks have risen 21 per cent over the past 12 months.
Coventry launches best buy savings deal - but you'll only get the top rate if you open it onlineThe best easy-access savings account is now being offered by Coventry Building Society - but it does have a number of catches.
Summer gloom takes its toll on H&M: Shares tumble as bad weather, costs and competition hit businessH&M has made a major marketing push at London Fashion Week featuring singer Charli XCX and model Lila Moss (pictured).
