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The cryptocurrencies that experts expect to soar: As Bitcoin hits levels to tempt even cautious investors, these are the five best investment bets... and five more that AREN'T worth the riskCryptocurrencies are booming once again. Bitcoin , the original example of digital money, hit a record high of $99,830 (£79,541) per coin earlier this month.
Nicola's 9 to 5: I'm supposed to be the boss - so where's MY pay rise?My firm wants me to be the leader of a small team. I am keen to progress, but there's not a lot of extra money, and no one has talked about training.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Scorching return...steam tech pioneer Spirax Group is a hot tipRecent disappointment has sent the stock spiralling down from £161 to £71. They should rise from here, making this a good time to buy.
POLAR CAPITAL GLOBAL FINANCIALS TRUST: Make money from the big banksThe trust has more than half of its assets in the United States. It is run by Nick Brind, George Barrow and Tom Dorne who are brimming with experience of running financial funds.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Renew has rocketed more than tenfold - and there should be more to comeExisting shareholders should hang on to their stock. Long-term investors might also take a close look at this one.
Direct Line founder Sir Peter Wood says Aviva must raise its offerDirect Line rejected Aviva's £3.3billion bid, whereby shareholders would receive £1.12p a share in cash and 0.28 of a new Aviva share for every Direct Line share held.
Venture capital trusts have backed British businesses for 30 years... but should you invest in one?VCTs offer investors the chance to back innovative British firms they wouldn't ordinarily be able to access - but they also come with a hefty helping of risk.
As global conflicts mount and markets turn stormy... It's time to shelter your wealthInvestors are looking at the capital preservation trusts. These aim to provide a buffer when stock markets turn stormy and global conflicts mount.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Campaigner, 84, who brought banking back to our High StreetsWhen the Hertfordshire town of Harpenden gets its promised banking hub it will be largely down to the tireless effort of Derek French.
With two Premium Bonds rate cuts in two months... are they still worth it?NS&I dealt a hammer blow to savers by cutting the Premium Bonds prize fund rate twice in as many months to 4 per cent.
Job-hopping could leave your child with bigger pension pot than yoursThose who have moved jobs four or more times in the past decade tend to be younger, early in their career and change often to maximise their salary.
How investors can make hay if Trump starts a trade tariff warFor most investors who have a long-term strategy in place that they are happy with, a wait and see approach may be best. But now may be a good moment to run the rule over your portfolio.
Uncovered: Luxury lifestyle of US lawyer set to cash in on car loan scandalHarris Pogust, 61, a veteran of the US legal scene, has boasted online of his sprawling mansion which includes a pool, gym and wine cellar.
Last hope of Royal Mail rescue lies in... BrusselsThe investigation by EU competition watchdogs comes as scrutiny of Daniel Kretinsky's business links to Russia intensifies.
DIY investor platforms accused of bending lawThe allegations centre on the treatment of investment trusts - large, stock market-listed firms which buy a range of assets including shares, property and infrastructure.
How I'm fighting my own legal battle over car loan, says JOANNE HARTI took out personal contract purchase loans three times to buy a new car without breaking the bank. Then the scandal erupted and I realised I might have been caught.
Should I release cash from my home to become a buy-to-let landlord?If I switched to an interest-only mortgage on my home, I could cut the monthly costs to a level where I could easily cope - and even make a solid return.
The rule change that means you CAN avoid inheritance tax: Here's everything you need to know about the new loophole that's opening up - and whether it's right for youNo matter how much you hate inheritance tax or believe it to be unfair, there is little you can do to protect your loved ones from paying it on significant assets you pass down to them.
Britain must cosy up to Donald Trump, says HAMISH MCRAEThe task for our new Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, is to use the fact that we are not part of the EU to our advantage. How can he do so?
Sky fights to stop merger of mobile phone giants Vodafone and ThreeThe broadcaster and mobile provider has told the Competition and Markets Authority it will be 'forced' to challenge the decision.
ALEX BRUMMER: Labour is losing the plotIt is hard not to contrast Rachel Reeves' zig-zags as Chancellor with Gordon Brown's start when Labour last came to office with a big majority in 1997.
Motor finance scandal to cost lenders £25bnSam Woods, the Bank's deputy governor, said it was not considered to be a risk for UK financial stability.
Loungers shareholder 'furious' at £338m dealFund manager Downing said it was 'absolutely furious' about the proposed deal. And Gresham House said it would 'vote against this transaction'.
Stock market is 'draining' money, warns Peel Hunt bossChief executive Steven Fine (pictured) hailed a pick up in dealmaking but he sounded the alarm over the lack of new listings in London.
Amex launches bumper 30,000 bonus point Gold credit card offerAmerican Express has boosted its points offer in the run up to Christmas in its biggest ever up front points offer.
Is selling a house at Christmas really a terrible idea? Five property experts have their sayWe're desperate to move and have a baby on the way - but we've been told we should wait until the new year to put our house on the market. Is that right?
What next for house prices and is it harder to buy a home now vs 1974? This is Money podcastHouse price predictions for next year have started to roll in, so where do the experts think they are headed next?
Is it cheaper to turn my central heating on or use a fan heater for one room?Using a fan heater can work out cheaper, but the decision about whether to put on central heating or not does not just hinge on money.
Premium Bonds prize dates for the coming year - find out when your winning number could be coming up in 2024The lucky Premium Bonds numbers from £1,000 up to £1 million are published on This is Money the first working day of the month - and a full day before NS&I updates its prize checker tool
New Range Rover EV promised to be 'the most capable electric luxury SUV'With sister brand Jaguar preparing to embark on its ambitious bid to become an exclusively electric brand from 2026, Land Rover is putting the final touches to its first battery powered car.
House purchase mortgages reach two-year high: Is property market on the up?Analysts said that the figures were taken before Labour's 30 October Budget, which may yet have an impact on the housing market.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top dealsWe pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
One in five have squabbled with family over inheritance... here's why it pays to be transparentWhile inheritance disputes can create major rifts within families, they can also prove eye-wateringly expensive.
Will I be accepted for a new credit card if I just moved house?I have bought my first home and have some big purchases to make, which I'd rather not use up my savings on. Will having a new address affect my eligibility?
How to make a watertight will: 10 tips to getting your last wishes fulfilled - and errors to avoidThe most important tip about wills is to make one in the first place. Beyond that, do your best to ensure your wishes will be followed after you die.
Is my original Band Aid 12-inch vinyl and Live Aid memorabilia worth much? DAN HATFIELD repliesThe recent announcement of the new version of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? reminded me about the 12-inch version of the original single that I own.
House prices grew by just 1.5% this year: Will they rise more in 2025?House prices grew by 1.5% over the past year, according to Zoopla, thanks to a more stable mortgage market and rising incomes.
Stamp price fear as sale of Royal Mail looks set to be approved within the next two weeksThe price of a first-class stamp has risen five times over the past three years and now stands at £1.65. A second-class stamp costs 85p.
How to nail your next job interview: Recruitment guru JAMES REED gives his top tipsA job interview can be genuinely life-changing. How you perform will determine what you do for a living - and potentially shape the rest of your existence.
Germany goes kaput: How Net Zero is killing Europe's most efficient industrial machineThe global switch from the internal combustion engine to EVs, speeded by climate change targets, is wreaking havoc for car making across Europe.
Starling Bank scraps 3.25% current account interest from February worth up to £162.50 annually - here's whyStarling Bank will scrap its current account interest feature entirely from 10 February 2025, we can reveal, taking some shine off the challenger offering.
My new Sim-only mobile deal is free (kind of) - make sure you don't stumble into the out of contract trap, says LEE BOYCEWhat often happens is the mobile phone contract comes towards an end, we leave it too late to shop around or get tempted into an 'upgrade'.
Pension credit applications surge 145% after Labour means-tested the Winter Fuel Payment - here's how to applyAround 150,000 pension credit claims have been submitted in just 16 weeks since Rachel Reeves announced Winter Fuel Payments will be means-tested.
I use a Nationwide savings passbook - do I need to do anything before they're scrapped in February?I am a Nationwide customer who uses passbooks. Do I need to take any action before 6 February when they are being phased out?
Reeves Budget is a 'tax on the working person' and will make flight more expensive, warns incoming EasyJet bossKenton Jarvis (pictured), who takes over from John Lundrgen in January, warned that EasyJet could cut flights from the UK and hike prices for customers.
The old-school car scam that's made a comeback - and is said to be fleecing drivers out of £750m a yearA new report estimates that around one in fifty second-hand motors have been tampered with to artificially inflate the perceived value.
My landlord is demanding I pay a share of their £3,600 service charge: Is this normal in a rental agreement?My landlord lives in the property with his partner and had me sign a tenancy agreement when he accepted my offer on a rental platform.
Halifax launches a highly unusual fixed rate mortgage - should borrowers be tempted?Halifax is launching an 18-month fixed rate mortgage deal from tomorrow in response to growing demand among borrowers for shorter term deals.
Keyless car fob stopped working? How to gain entry with hidden featureProblems with keyless fobs appear to be an increasingly common problem for motorists as technology has shifted the market away from the traditional key and lock.
New best buy cash Isas launched - are they worth taking out?Two savings providers have boosted the rates on their cash Isas bringing them to the top of the best buy table.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates have been heading higher in recent weeks, with big lenders reversing some of the cuts made in prior months.
Premium Bonds prize fund rate is cut AGAIN as NS&I deals blow to saversThe Treasury-backed savings bank has once again cut the prize fund rate for Premium Bonds savers, having already lowered it last month.
Is your car one of the most likely to fail an MOT? Ten models with pass rates below 50% this yearWhile the average pass rate for the year so far is 71.8%, the ten cars listed have meagre MOT success statistics between 45.3% and 48.9%. Do you own one of them?
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.
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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I'm so angry, I want to ban Rachel Reeves from my grocer shop: After that controversial Budget, how business owners in her own backyard REALLY feel about the ChancellorRaymond Sutcliffe is fuming. 'I didn't know Rachel Reeves had been in here as a customer,' says the greengrocer, who owns one of the oldest shops in the Chancellor's constituency in Leeds.
Peter Andre hit the big time at 16 and nearly squandered his new-found riches. Now he says he's lucky to have a wife who wants him to spend LESS, not more...Singer, songwriter and actor Peter Andre was born in the UK in 1973. In 1989 he hit the big time at 16 when he won a AU$146,000 recording contract.
Meet the fund manager who delivered a 605 per cent gain in 13 years... and if you'd trusted him with £1,000 in 1994 it would be worth nearly £27,400 todayWhen the email came in, I nearly dismissed it. Yet another press release, I thought, to add to the hundreds I receive every day.
MARKET REPORT: Anglo American rallies as analysts back shake-upThe Jefferies analysts said a drop in the company's share price leaves the stock looking good value.
RAY MASSEY: Thrills and no frills from Jeep's AvengerRunning on 17in wheels, my Jeep Avenger Petrol, in Altitude trim, is powered by a fuel-efficient 100hp 1.2litre petrol engine that offers an official average fuel efficiency of 50.4mpg.
Aviva purchase of Direct Line 'to push up prices'James Daley is concerned the takeover will reduce competition and lead to even higher insurance premiums, which have rocketed in recent years.
British car parts maker TI Fluid Systems approves £1bn takeover offer from Canadian firmThe car parts supplier revealed it had accepted a £1billion offer from ABC Technologies, which makes vehicle components for some of the world's largest automakers.
Peel Hunt returns to profit on revival in IPOs and M&A activityThe investment bank posted a £1.2million pre-tax profit for the six months ending September, compared to a £0.8million loss over the same time last year.
One in four drivers admit to accidentally causing damage to another car in a supermarket car park... and more than half say they have had it happen to themHalf of Brits say they take dubious steps to avoid damaging their motors in the cramped conditions - from finding spots next to flash cars to even parking inside trolley bays.
High Street pins hopes on a Black Friday and Christmas boost after post-Budget slumpAs stores reel from Rachel Reeves' decision to burden the industry with £7bn of extra costs, bumper trading during the festive period is critical this year.
Christmas bid battle brewing for Direct Line after the insurer rejects shock £3.3bn takeover offer from rival AvivaThe stock soared by 41% as traders reacted to the disclosure that Direct Line, led by boss Adam Winslow, (pictured) had rejected an approach.
Former Chancellor George Osborne to share record £70m payout from his investment banking jobOsborne (pictured) had a bumper pay day for the third year in a row at Mayfair firm Robey Warshaw, which he joined in 2021.
Vape firm Supreme in rescue talks after Typhoo Tea crashes into administration after more than 120 yearsThe collapse follows declining sales, mounting debts and even a break-in at its Wirral factory. Insolvency specialist Kroll is overseeing the administration process.
Beware the Czech Sphinx: Royal Mail predator's debt-fuelled deal will be bad for all stakeholders, says ALEX BRUMMERJonathan Reynolds ought to be careful. His description of Royal Mail predator Daniel Kretinsky (pictured) as a legitimate business person is hostage to fortune.
Christmas comes early for the supermarket giants: MARKET REPORTThe US bank's moves came in a note highlighting potential upside in the UK grocery sector into 2025. Sainsbury's added 3.1% and Tesco rose 2.3%.
Waste manager Renewi accepts £700m bid by Macquarie in latest UK takeoverThe Sydney-based asset manager - often nicknamed the 'Vampire Kangaroo' by critics - has reached a preliminary agreement valuing Renewi at 870 pence per share.
Fancy a share of £54BN? The consumer champions taking on dodgy businesses - and how you can sign up for FREEImagine if there was a company whose sole purpose was to coordinate group claims where people can take on big companies at no cost. Step forward Nikki Stopford and Alex Neill of Consumer Voice.
Car production falls for eighth month in a row as factory closures and job losses loom over UK automotive industryCar production fell again in October with 2024 outputs now down 11%. It comes in the wake of Vauxhall's parent company announcing plans to close its Luton factory.
Tullow Oil shares dive after energy group cuts free cash flow expectationsThe West Africa-focused energy producer now expects to achieve between $150million and $200million in free cash flow this year.
Direct Line shares surge as insurer rejects Aviva's £3.3bn takeover bidDirect Line topped gains on the FTSE 250 mid-cap index, while Aviva's shares fell around 3 per cent to be the top percentage loser on the blue-chip FTSE 100 index.
Another blow to AIM as investment firm Adams prepares to exitThe investment firm, which is headquartered in the Isle of Man, announced plans last month to leave London's junior stock market, citing the high costs and legal burden.
Nationwide members set for payout bonanza after Virgin Money takeover windfallChief executive Debbie Crosbie told the Mail it was now 'well positioned' to repeat its previous policy of making £100 'fairer share' payments to eligible customers.
Loungers in £350m takeover: From a Bristol cafe set up by three friends with £10,000 to huge US private equity bidHospitality group Loungers is set to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group in a £351million deal valuing the Cosy Club owner's shares at an all time high.
Black Friday scams: Five tricks shoppers must watch out forFrom hacking into your online accounts to selling knock-off products, these are the ways criminals will target bargain-hunting shoppers.
Aviva in £3.3bn bid for Direct Line: Takeover battle erupts as insurer rejects rival's 'highly opportunistic' offerThe insurance giant, led by Amanda Blanc (pictured), revealed last night that it tabled an offer for its smaller competitor worth 250p a share.
Tackle business rates to prevent the death of the High Street, says Mitchells & Butlers pubs bossPhil Urban, chief exec of the pub group behind the Harvester and All Bar One chains, said his company alone faces £100m of extra costs.
Blow to City as Just Eat become latest firm to quit the London Stock ExchangeIn another setback for the City, the food delivery giant said it wanted to reduce the 'administrative burden, complexity and costs' associated with its listing.
Blanc scores a Direct hit: Aviva boss's swoop on rival should not come as a huge surprise, says ALEX BRUMMERAviva boss Amanda Blanc (pictured) has turned her sights on rival Direct Line with a 250p-a-share bid - a premium of 57.5% to the closing price of the shares.
MARKET REPORT: Nearly-new car dealer Motorpoint shrugs off crisis in the car industryMotorpoint, which has 20 stores nationwide in the UK, reported a pretax profit of £2m for the six months to September 30, up from a £3.7m loss in the same period last year.
BUSINESS LIVE: Nationwide bags £2.3bn from Virgin Money deal; Just Eat quits LSE listing; EasyJet profits upThe FTSE 100 closed up 16.14 points at 8274.75. Among the firms with updates today are Just Eat, Nationwide, Virgin Money, Aston Martin, Pets at Home and Pennon.
Palantir's up 3,000% and touted as a goldmine - but before you invest, read ANNE ASHWORTH'S deep diveIts shares have stunned Wall Street since Trump won the election. Our investment guru Anne Ashworth asks whether small UK investors should pile in to Palantir's 3000 per cent share price surge.
Pets at Home shares plunge as retail sales remain subduedBritain's largest pet supplies company said the pet retail industry's slowing growth rates will likely 'persist through the remainder of this year' due to cautious consumer behaviour.
Why experts say Labour's heat pumps drive will never work - as costs to fit one can hit £32,000 per household: JEFF PRESTRIDGEHomeowners are once again being encouraged to rip out their gas boilers and replace them with expensive heat pumps to help save the planet.
Supermarket loyalty schemes DO offer real savings of up to 25%, competition watchdog saysThe CMA said it had found very little evidence of supermarkets inflating their 'usual' prices to make loyalty promotions seem like a better deal.
Revealed: How much you should have saved in a pension in EVERY decade of your life to guarantee a golden retirementWorking out how much you need to save for retirement may seem impossible but there is a useful rule of thumb that can help you check if you are on track.
Nationwide gains £2.3bn from Virgin Money takeover dealThe gain reflects the gap between Virgin Money's value and the acquisition price of £2.9billion paid, Nationwide said
Aston Martin raises £211m from investors after profit warningAston Martin Lagonda has raised £211million in new financing to help bolster its liquidity and fund future growth after issuing a profit warning on Tuesday.
Just Eat to delist in London after less than five years over red tape and costsJust Eat Takeaway.com will delist from the London Stock Exchange as the Dutch food delivery app looks to cut costs and complexity.
The five tricks energy experts use to keep heating costs down - including how to HALVE your billYou may think that you've tried every trick in the book to keep your energy bills down and your home nice and warm as the temperature outside drops.
Reeves fails the credibility test: One can no longer take the Chancellor's pronouncements at face value, says ALEX BRUMMERThe Chancellor's vow made to the CBI that 'she would not have to come back for more' taxes needs to be examined with Talmudic detail.
Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent nominated to be Trump's treasurer - and he couldn't be more different from Rachel Reeves!Bessent (pictured), who campaigned for Trump's election and was a donor to his campaign, has expertise on making the right calls on the world economy.
Minister demands rapid rates reform: Reynolds urges Reeves to act as High St morale collapsesBusiness Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (pictured) has called for business rates to be reformed 'as soon as possible'.
Britons have £1,000 more in outstanding debts than they did a year ago - up 31%The average balance has now hit £5,400, rising as high as £6,500 for those aged 35 to 54 - an increase of 31% compared with last year's £4,928.
Most optometrists see at least one patient a month who drives despite being told their eyesight is ILLEGALThe Association of Optometrists wants changes to law to require that all drivers to have their vision checked when they first apply for a licence as well as each they renew.
Why are Britons getting speeding tickets from France? 'Mystery' over fines with no agreement in placeFrance is continuing to send speeding fines to UK motorists despite there being no explanation as to how French authorities are getting hold of UK data, The Connexion reports.
Classic Mercedes set to sell for £42M: 1954 racer driven by legends Fangio and Moss could become the second most expensive car ever sold at auctionThe 1954 W 196 R Streamliner is one of four and has been driven by two of F1's most celebrated greats. It is set to become the world's second priciest car sold at auction.
How British workers are making an extra £590 a month - is having a side hustle the future of work?Three in four people think that running multiple side hustles alongside a full-time job will be the future of working life - and one in five already have one.
Truth about Temu, Shein and AliExpress: I ordered the same 15 items from the shopping giants to find out what's worth buying... and had a staggering revelation, writes CLARA GASPARAhead of the biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday, I conducted a test of Chinese retail giants flooding the British market with promises of prices so low they seem impossible.
Most pensioners need their Winter Fuel Payments to cover energy bills, warns charityThe payments, worth from £100 to £300 a year, are now means-tested, sparking a campaign urging older people who qualify for pension credit to apply soon.
We need a bigger car for our twins but Volvo wants £6,384 to escape our lease early: SALLY SORTS ITWhen my wife and I signed a four-year lease agreement with Volvo in October last year we didn't realise she was pregnant with twins, and when they arrived we could not all fit in the car.
How can I make a foolproof insurance claim for flood damage caused by Storm Bert? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy house was flooded during Storm Bert, resulting in a fair amount of damage. I contacted my insurer, but it said it will send out an assessor.
More than a million people aged 45 and over heading towards retirement with no cash nestOlder workers' finances have been pummelled in the past two years by soaring inflation, eroding their nest eggs as they work towards retirement.
MARKET REPORT: Catering giant Compass cashes in as staff return to the officeCompass Group rose 1%, giving it a value of nearly £45bn and taking gains for this year to 25%. The stock has risen nearly 170% since its Covid-19 lows in early 2020.
Australian investment bank Macquarie fined £13m by FCA after London fake trades scandalThe Financial Conduct Authority said Macquarie failed to spot more than 400 fictitious trades made by London-based trader Travis Klein.
Frasers founder Mike Ashley snaps up South African-based sports chain HoldsportFrasers Group, the company Ashley (pictured) founded as Sports Direct in 1982, also bought a 6.4% stake in electricals retailer Marks Electrical.
Bonus bonanza for bankers as regulators move to relax financial rules post-BrexitUnder the plans, the most senior bankers will see the period that bonus payments are deferred for reduced from eight years to five years.
John Lewis pins its hopes on a bumper Black Friday as it brings back its 'never knowingly undersold' pledgeThe department store owner said online searches for its Black Friday deals were up 73% compared to last year thanks to its reintroduction of the historic strapline.
Royal Mail edges closer to foreign takeover as Business Secretary appears to shrug off concernsBusiness Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told MPs that billionaire Daniel Kretinsky (pictured), who swooped on Royal Mail with a £3.6bn bid, was a 'legitimate business figure'.
Premium Bond prizes are cut AGAIN... and I can predict what will happen to savers next and what they must do now: SYLVIA MORRISThe Premium Bond prize rate is already set to fall from 4.4pc to 4.15pc for the December draw. But from January it will drop to 4pc - the lowest level since August 2023.
Sosandar losses narrow as retailer scales back discountingThe retailer revealed its pre-tax losses slumped by 51 per cent to £659,000 in the six months ending September, from around £1.3million in the same period last year.
Don't get duped before Christmas: The nine most chilling scams and how to avoid them - as revealed by the experts on Gloria Hunniford's new BBC Rip Off Britain seriesImagine having your house sold from underneath your feet, or nearly dying from a fake weight-loss drug you bought online? These are among the Scams Week swindles uncovered on BBC1's Rip Off Britain.
AO World ups profit guidance despite 'Morecambe and Wise summer'The white goods retailer now expects to make between £39million and £44million in adjusted pre-tax profits this financial year, having previously guided for £36million to £41million.
Major high street bank cuts mortgage rates - the first big reductions since OctoberThe bank says it is reducing rates on a number of products by as much as 0.20 percentage points from tomorrow.
When will you retire? How to check when you could afford to stop workWhen can you afford to retire and how much do you need to get the lifestyle you want? Check our pension calculator here...
Raising inheritance tax on AIM shares will CUT Treasury revenues by £2.2bn analysts claimAutumn Budget changes to inheritance tax charged on investments in small UK firms could result in Treasury revenues shrinking by £2.2billion a year, analysts have warned.
Why British newspapers are still in demand as new owners circle The Telegraph and ObserverThe disappearance of newspapers on the daily commute in Britain is one of the more obvious signs of the diminishing power of printed media.
Energy bills will go up AGAIN in January - but households could save £141 by fixing nowThe average household energy bill will rise to £1,738 from January - but it may be possible to beat the hike by swapping to a fixed-rate tariff.
Compass Group profits surge as working from home wanesThe world's biggest catering business has proposed a final dividend of 39.1 cents per share, giving it a full-year dividend of 59.1 cents per share, a 13.7 per cent rise on the previous year.
Co-op Bank hands investors £90m dividend as it prepares for mutual ownershipCo-operative Bank has prepared a £90million dividend payout for investors ahead of its looming return to mutual ownership.
Energy tycoon cedes control of flying taxis start-up as part of £40m rescue dealBristol-based Vertical Aerospace has secured an emergency cash injection from US investor Mudrick Capital that will allow it to survive until the end of next year.
Topps Tiles profits nearly halve as consumer demand remains sluggishTopps Tiles profits fell sharply this year as sluggish demand in the home repair and maintenance sector and broader economic woes weighed on consumer spending.
MARKET REPORT: ITV shares surge as it's targeted for takeoverThe business, whose production arm ITV Studios is behind recent hits such as Rivals for Disney+, is now valued at £2.5bn.
Call to get crypto regulated as FCA reveals 7M Britons now own someThe number of crypto investors in the UK has increased from nearly 5m or 9% of adults in 2021 to around 12% of the population.
The shares that can profit from bitcoin mania - but beware the rollercoaster rideMicroStrategy's share surge reflects the growing conviction that US 'small-cap' stocks are set for stardom under the Trump regime.
What was it like buying your first home in 1974 vs 2024: How much harder is it to get on the ladder now?House prices have surged by 2,534% in 50 years, while salary growth has failed to keep up, data shows.
How to get 5.45% interest on your savings with this bonus from RaisinSavings platform Raisin UK is offering a £100 bonus to new customers who deposit £10,000 - which could bump up their rate to a best buy.
Are my dad's signed Beatles pictures and vinyl worth anything? DAN HATFIELD repliesMy dad met the Beatles in Sheffield in 1963, just before they released their debut album and has some signed photos and vinyl. What could they be worth?
House price growth to fall in 2025 due to higher mortgage rates and stamp dutyProperty experts from both Zoopla and Knight Frank are predicting a slowdown in house price growth next year.
Black Friday is nearly here - how to tell if a deal is too good to be trueResearch has found that most advertised Black Friday 'deals' do not offer shoppers any meaningful savings they can't get at another time of year.
Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising during the financial crisisRegulators said Barclays should have provided more details about the cash that helped it avoid a taxpayer bailout during the 2008 financial crisis.
The loss of ITV's independence would be a blow to creative Britain, says ALEX BRUMMERThe possibility of a bid for ITV has perked up a lagging share price. Even so, Britain's leading terrestrial broadcaster looks hugely undervalued.
Backlash grows over failure on business rates as Kingfisher reveals £31m Budget hitKingfisher boss Thierry Garnier (pictured) said radical reform to the hated rates system was 'even more vital' given the extra costs facing the High Street.
Hairdressers hit as experts say Reeves £25bn budget NI raid will take heaviest toll on female workersThose affected include hair salons which Reeves (pictured) made use of before the Budget as she dyed her hair red before reverting to a chestnut shade,
MPs brand the Financial Conduct Authority 'incompetent at best, dishonest at worst'In a new report, the financial regulator is found to have suffered from 'very significant shortcomings' in its ability to tackle fraud and other issues.
EDINBURGH INVESTMENT TRUST Impressive returns and a bumper dividendThe only disappointment is that the trust's shares continue to trade at a double-digit discount to their underlying assets.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Shares in our tip BP Marsh have almost doubled in just over a yearGenerous dividends are in store and Marsh shows no sign of slowing down. A strong hold.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Fintel is an acquisition hungry tech specialist focused on resultsKen Davy founded Simplybiz in 2002. The group listed on Aim in 2018, changed its name to Fintel in 2021 and is now worth nearly £300m. At £2.90, shares are a buy.
DWP confirms when millions will get £10 Christmas bonus - what it would be worth if it had matched inflationMillions of benefits claimants are set to get a £10 annual Christmas bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions within days.
Kingfisher shares dive after Screwfix owner warns of £45m Budget hit to profitsThe Screwfix owner believes the upcoming hike in employers' National Insurance contributions will cost around £31million in profits for the 2025/26 fiscal year.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Frustration for Futura Medical as enthusiasm wanesIn investment circles, a company's inflexion points - key developments that can drive growth - often signal a rise in stock price.
MG's unicorn supercar could be yours: Incredibly rare noughties XPower SV-R goes up for saleCar enthusiasts have the opportunity to snap up a British automotive unicorn as a 2004 MG XPower SV-R is up for sale as just as the ultra-rare model turns 20.
Jaguar will slash UK dealer network by around 75% as part of radical EV rebrandJaguar will cut its showrooms from 80 to around 20 by 2026, as it looks to target the wealthiest parts of the country with its upcoming range of premium EVs.
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