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RAY MASSEY: Lack of EV infrastructure is leaving drivers in the darkIf the Government insists we should adopt electric vehicles as our main mode of transport, then it needs to get the infrastructure sorted.
National Express crashes as US arm sold on the cheapThe sharp decline - accelerated by a warning of lower profits - means shares have cratered 84 per cent since early 2020.
HSBC eyes digital AGM amid fears of protestsThe bank is looking to save money on leasing venues, providing refreshments and hiring security. It is also looking to deter the likes of Extinction Rebellion.
MARKETWATCH: FTSE 100 enjoys tenth day of gainsAt the end of a steady session in London, the blue-chip index closed up 0.1 per cent, or 7.81 points, to 8415.25 as it extended its longest winning streak since 2019.
Insolvency wave to batter Britain as tariffs and higher taxes hit firmsA report suggested more will soon follow as the number of companies in 'critical' financial distress rose by 13 per cent in the first quarter.
ALEX BRUMMER: US swerves a Liz Truss eventBut a fresh light has now been shone on the oversized risks of under-regulated hedge funds in managing financial stability.
Former Bank boss Mervyn King in debt warningKing criticised Rachel Reeves's 'flawed' fiscal rules, which allow debt to keep rising as a share of GDP for the time being with the aim that it will start coming down after a few years.
Banks want to lend you a bigger mortgage - but is that a good idea? This is Money podcastMajor banks are tweaking their rules to allow borrowers to get bigger mortgages, while a new upstart lender is offering seven times salary home loans.
Car production rose in March for the first time in a year with almost half of output EVs - but 'trade uncertainty' is now the 'major challenge'Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT, said attention for UK car makers will now focus on how they will adjust to Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported into the USA.
Which major stock markets have fallen the most since Trump's tariff Liberation Day?Trump's sweeping tariff measures have shaken the global economy, though, leaving many investors nursing huge losses.
What would you put on your financial bucket list? LEE BOYCE on trying to prepare for his 40s in good timeI have two years until I turn 40 - and my attention has turned to creating a bucket list, which includes a financial category.
Thousands of households to get £250 compensation payout this weekend - check if you're eligibleSouth West Water said around 13,000 households will receive £250 in compensation after enduring major problems with their water supplies in recent days.
WPP boss says US tariffs have not yet massively hit client spendingMark Read said the FTSE 100 group, one of the world's largest advertising agencies, was upholding its annual guidance amidst the 'challenging economic environment.'
How to claim pension tax relief: Are YOU missing out on an HMRC refund?Plenty of eligible higher and additional rate taxpayers fail to claim the pension tax relief they are due. Here's our guide to getting a refund...
Energy price cap will fall in July, expert forecaster predicts - is it still worth fixing your tariff now?Cornwall Insight warns that while falling prices are good in the short term, they show how volatile the wholesale market is.
Electric Range Rover completes Arctic Circle test as it bids to become the 'world's most capable luxury SUV'The Range Rover Electric is expected to be revealed in production form towards the end of this year, with first deliveries arriving in early 2026.
William Hill owner Evoke achieves modest sales growthEvoke revealed its revenue tipped up by 2 per cent at constant currency rates to £437million in the three months ending March.
State pension scandal on course to cost the Government £1bn'We have become so used to stories about state pension errors that it is easy to become dulled to the scale of what went wrong,' says former minister Steve Webb.
Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tablesThis is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.
Davos founder at centre of misconduct row - days after he retired as chairman of the global gathering of elitesKlaus Schwab (pictured) reportedly faces accusations including that he asked junior staff to withdraw thousands of dollars from cash machines.
eBay sold my Rolex for £2,200... then sent it back with a fault - and told ME to pay refund: SALLY SORTS ITI recently sold my Rolex on eBay for £2,200, as I needed cash to pay off the arrears on my mortgage. The watch was sent to the authentication department.
Secrets of the baked bean: HARVEY DORSET goes inside Wigan's Heinz factoryWe find out some surprising facts about Britons' favourite bean - from laser inspections to being baked inside the can.
Is it illegal to use my smartwatch while driving - and could I really face a £1,000 fine?I regularly use my smartwatch at the wheel of my car when stuck in traffic, or waiting at lights, to check messages. Is this deemed a motoring offence?
10 tips on how to get cheaper car insuranceFrom switching insurer to installing a black box or updating a job title, This is Money reveals ten ways motorists can save on their car insurance policy today.
What the IMF's bombshell new UK growth forecast could mean for youThe International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for growth in the UK economy for this year by 0.5 per cent to 1.1 per cent. Here, we look at how this could impact millions of ordinary Britons...
There is only one star at this year's Washington financial gatherings - and it's not Rachel Reeves: ALEX BRUMMERUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's appearance before bankers at the Willard Hotel needed a video feed as it was so oversubscribed.
How can I rebuild my credit score after clearing £10,000 of debt?Is there anything I can do to fast-track my score to rising to fair, good or even excellent territory?
IMF lashes out at China and US over trade war as tariff turmoil takes toll on corporate titansAs companies across the globe laid bare the impact of tariffs, the IMF warned tensions between Washington and Beijing were hitting investment.
Unilever turnaround is 'moving at pace', says new boss as sales rise in the first quarterUnilever's new boss Fernando Fernandez said the firm was on track to hit annual targets and distanced himself from its previous 'woke' posturing.
How to take advantage when stock markets are down: Financial planning moves that pay offMost recently, Trump sent US stocks tumbling even further after calling US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a 'major loser' for not lowering US interest rates.
New lender launches mortgages at seven times income - is it a good idea?A mortgage lender is now offering home buyers and homeowners the chance to borrow up to seven times their annual salary.
Sipp and Isa cashback offers: how to boost your savingsInvesting platforms have introduced a raft of new tax year cashback offers that give investors the potential to boost their pots by up to £5,000.
Could EV battery health certificates convince more drivers to buy a used electric car?The longevity of battery life remains a major hurdle for second-hand car buyers who fear getting stung with a massive bill of up to £30k to replace a battery.
Should you ditch your US investments? Experts reveal the VERY surprising answer - and where to profit nowShould you Sell America? And if so, where might be better places to put your money? Might there even be some opportunities to snap up US shares at a bargain price? Here's what you need to know now.
My neighbour pointed a camera at my garden and films my every move... what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbour has installed CCTV and one of his cameras points directly into my garden. Do I not have any right to privacy on my property?
I'd invest in ITV over Netflix: Temple Bar's Ian Lance on bargain sharesIan Lance joins Simon Lambert to discuss Temple Bar's value investing and why the UK stock market has taken a turn for the better but bargain stocks still remain.
Nationwide dominates bank switching battle with help of cash bonuses and Fairer Share lureMore than 1million bank account switches took place in the last 12 months, with 222,805 occurring in the first three months of the year.
Mercedes to replace steering wheel with futuristic spaceship-like yoke for its latest EVThe German car giant will soon offer a cut-away steering wheel design for its flagship EV alongside a new 'steer-by-wire' system. We explain how it works and if it's legal.
Oasis fans have already lost £2m to ticket scams, major bank warnsOasis fans have collectively lost over £2million to ticket scams, estimates from Lloyds bank show.
Why wasn't my pension lifestyled? I lost £8,500 in stock market downturn: CRANE ON THE CASEHad my pension been moved into a lower-risk fund in 2015, as Wesleyan said it would be in its letters, I believe I would not have lost as much money.
Pensions worth up to £1k could be merged automatically: New plan to deal with 13m tiny potsThe Government says in time the move could boost the retirement savings of the average worker by around £1,000 due to reduced costs.
Bank of England tipped to slash rates TWICE in two months as tax hikes and US tariffs batter the economyIn a boost for households and businesses hoping for cheaper borrowing costs, investors are betting on cuts in May and June, from 4.5% to 4%.
Treasury raked in £1.4BILLION in stamp duty in March as home buyers raced to beat hikeHomebuyers rushed to complete their property purchases in March ahead of the stamp duty deadline, new figures have revealed.
Age you can access work and private pensions soon rises to 57 - here's how to plan aheadPeople in their late 40s and early 50s need to be aware of the change if they want to retire early, or use some of their pension to clear debt or meet other expenses.
Two major lenders relax mortgage rules - first-time buyers can now borrow £39,000 moreTwo more mortgage lenders have relaxed their mortgage rules, meaning homebuyers households can now potentially borrow tens of thousands of pounds more.
How much do YOU spend on bills each month? Cities with highest - and lowest - budgets revealedUK households are spending over two-thirds of their wages on essential bills and daily expenses, new data from Money Supermarket shows.
Inheritance tax receipts soar to record high as experts warn more people will have to payMore people are paying IHT as frozen thresholds and soaring house prices have pulled them into the net, and experts predict this will only rise.
The 50 greatest British cars of all time ranked by experts - do YOU agree with all their picks?Have any cars been overlooked or is one too high or low in the list? Let us know your opinion.
Big banks used to pay Isa savers a pittance but now you can earn 4.25%, says SYLVIA MORRISFor years I have recommended you stay away from savings accounts offered by the big high street banks. They typically pay a pittance.
How to combine pension pots to make investing cheaper and easierSavers collect a string of pension pots during their working lives but many never bother merging any of them. You can lose valuable benefits though - here's what to weigh up.
How I became solar panels convert - and even made a profit on my electricity bill, by SIR STEVE WEBBLast year my wife Helen and I finally installed solar panels on our home, which means that sunny days boost our bank balance as well as my mood.
How fake 'Reese Witherspoon' tried to cheat us out of thousands: We expose a devious new crime waveMark Lewis and Nick Stapleton, hosts of Scam Interceptors, went undercover to reveal the tricks of scammers using deepfakes of Hollywood stars. Here they reveal how you can beat them...
Our best fixed energy deals that beat the April price capThe price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Six technologies of the future to invest in TODAY to make your children rich, by money expert HOLLY MEADBrave young investors who are willing to boldly go where few have gone before have the chance to achieve out-of-this-world returns.
Britain's beauty spots where you can buy your dream home for 30% BELOW the asking priceYour dream home may seem out of reach but you could wipe as much as 30 pc off the listed price in some areas as desperate sellers want to clinch a deal.
Is now a good time to buy a home? Only 17% of Britons think so due to three major reasonsThe proportion of people who felt confident to buy a home has dropped since stamp duty was hiked, according to a survey.
Investors are flocking to buy physical gold: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS visits the vaults where it's keptPart of the attraction of gold is its physicality - especially when we become less confident about what the future holds. So if it isn't an assured store of wealth, is anything?
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates and now offers best buy for home moversNationwide has reduced its rates by up to 0.25 percentage points, with the deals available to both new and existing customers.
The increased state pension is here: How much will YOURS rise by?The headline rate will be hiked by 4.1% under the triple lock - but not all elements of the state pension are increased to the same level.
Is a bitcoin economy the future? HARVEY DORSET watches a new documentary claiming it isA documentary featuring iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk called God Bless Bitcoin has been released - but is the crypto really the future?
Big building society launches savings account with 5% rate and one-off £50,000 prize drawBritain's second biggest building society, which has 2million members, has launched a new loyalty regular saver account paying 5%.
Have I unearthed a £1,000 Dior saddle handbag for £10 at a car boot sale? DAN HATFIELD repliesI found this handbag at a car boot sale - when I got home and examined it, I found it was poentially a Dior saddle bag. Am I right?
How homeowners can spread the cost of solar panels and take control of their energy billsAfter the energy price cap went up again this month, homeowners are looking to safeguard their bills against the ups and downs of the unpredictable energy market.
Penalties for failing to declare child benefit on tax return plummet as Government eyes changesHigher earners who do not opt out of payments need to pay a tax charge at the end of the tax year and declare it on their self-assessment tax return or face a penalty.
European military spending ramps up - what does this mean for share prices in defence companies?The only way Ukraine has been able to keep taking the fight to Russia is because of billions of dollars' worth of military aid from the West flowing into Ukrainian coffers.
What's YOUR risk appetite? Are you an adventurous, balanced or cautious investor - take our quizWhen it comes to investing, being willing to take more risk doesn't (necessarily) make you a daredevil, or averse to risk make you a coward.
Mortgage rates are higher today than six months ago - despite two Bank of England rate cutsHomeowners have seen mortgage rates rise since October, despite the Bank of England cutting the base rate, new exclusive analysis has revealed.
My company pension is moving to an insurer - what happens if it goes bust? STEVE WEBB repliesIf the insurance company were to fail would my pension be taken over by the Pension Protection Fund as would be the case if the company failed?
Can Trump still turn out to be good for investors after the tariff slump? INVESTING SHOWDonald Trump was supposed to be good for investors but things have not gone as planned. Simon Lambert and Richard Hunter discuss what's next.
Mortgage rates don't have much further to fall in 2025, say expertsThe Bank of England is forecast to cut interest rates three more times this year - but it is unlikely to translate into lower mortgage rates, according to experts.
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals have gone below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
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.
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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Footsie bosses' pay surges ahead of US rivals as British firms close the remuneration gapResearch shows FTSE 100 bosses have bagged an 11% pay rise so far this year on average, compared with 7.5% in the US.
Asos plots Topshop return after agreeing with other retailers for them to sell the brand in their storesAsos boss Jose Antonio Ramos Calamonte said shoppers want the much-loved fashion label to 'have its own presence'.
Britain's best-selling car has gone electric - can Ford's Puma Gen-E become the dominant EV too?Ford's best-selling Puma SUV has gone all-electric. Will the sub-£30k Puma Gen-E become Ford's first best-seller EV? Freda Lewis-Stempel drove it in Spain to find out.
Inchcape shares stall as UK motor distributor flags tariff warningTo try and spur domestic motor manufacturing, President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tax three weeks ago on US auto imports.
CVS sells crematorium arm as CMA pressure weighs on pet sectorCVS Group has agreed to sell its crematorium business with plans to reinvest some of the cash in Australia after an extended period of UK regulatory pressure.
Pod Point could be bought by EDF as sales plummet and EV demand wanesElectric vehicle charging point maker Pod Point looks set to be sold to EDF after a sharp slowdown in demand hurt sales last year.
Sainsbury's adds 100 products to its Aldi Price Match rangeSainsbury's has ramped up its price war with Aldi and added 100 further products to its Aldi price matching scheme.
Reeves fights fiscal storm - but her claims to have fixed the foundations look increasingly premature: ALEX BRUMMERWe should be grateful for small mercies. Rachel Reeves, at her second IMF gathering as Chancellor, did not come empty-handed.
Luxury giant Kering feels the pinch as Gucci sales slump over the first three months of the yearGucci owner Kering saw its shares fall over 5% on Thursday after the group revealed its sales dropped more than expected in the first quarter.
Fund manager assets shrink as Trump tariffs spook investorsLondon-listed fund managers have started to reveal the extent of damage caused by recent global trade upheaval, as investors head for the exit amid widespread volatility.
THG rejects former director Iain McDonald's takeover bid for MyProteinTHG has rejected a 'wholly unsolicited' takeover bid for MyProtein launched by a former director that values the brand at up to £600million.
MARKET WATCH: BP shares jump 5% as American hedge fund Elliott raises its stakeElliott, which wants BP to ditch its green agenda and focus on fossil fuels, has over 5% of voting rights, making it the second-largest shareholder.
NatWest hails 'symbolic' exit from bailout as it aims to return to full private ownership by JulyRick Haythornthwaite (pictured) said the banking giant was 'incredibly grateful' to taxpayers for stepping in to save the it from collapse.
Global markets rally after Trump retreat: Stocks, dollar and bonds up as White House eases stance on trade and FedLondon's FTSE 100 index of blue-chip stocks closed 0.9% higher last night while Germany's Dax was up 3.1% and the CAC 40 in Paris jumped 2.1%.
UK private sector output shrinks for the first time since 2023S&P Global's latest 'flash' UK composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell from 51.5 in March to 48.2 in April, the first decline since October 2023.
Boohoo shares jump as broker eyes re-rating after Debenhams rebrandBoohoo shares jumped on Wednesday after their sharp decline over recent months led to a reassessment by analysts.
Footsie jumps and gold slumps as Trump eases pressure on Fed bossThe FTSE 100 extended gains on Wednesday as global stocks were lifted by the potential easing of US-China trade tensions.
Trouble at the top as Kuwait sues over plans to build new London skyscraper taller than its buildingKuwait's sovereign wealth fund owns the Willis Building, a 28-floor tower in the heart of the financial district designed by architects Foster + Partners.
Babcock profits fired up by global military spending boomThe defence company believes its underlying operating profits for the financial year ending March will be 17 per cent higher year-on-year at £363million.
Foxtons revenues surge amid homebuyer stamp duty rushFoxtons revenue surged at the start of 2025 as the London-based estate agency cashed in on homebuyers flocking to complete before April's stamp duty changes.
Rachel Reeves tells Trump: I'm standing up for free and open tradeThe Chancellor's remarks, to be delivered at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, represent a change of tack for the British government.
How you can add hundreds of pounds to your car before selling it - nine simple (and cheap) tricks to useAfter 11 years together my Volvo and I have reached the end of the road. But how do you get the best price for a second-hand car?
KATHY LETTE wrote her debut novel aged just 19 - and it still pays the billsShe has gone on to publish 18 'feminist but funny' novels, including her latest, The Revenge Club.
Wall Street must speak up as Trump continues his attacks on Federal Reserve boss, says ALEX BRUMMERDonald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs imposed on April 2nd then subsequently watered down, shattered confidence in world trade.
Tesla car crash as both sales and profits tumble amid fears Trump's tariff war will hit demandIt comes after demand for Teslas tanked amid the controversy surrounding Tesla boss Elon Musk (pictured), a close ally of the US president.
Rival fat loss pill wipes billions off the value of Ozempic jab-maker Novo NordiskThe Danish pharma giant's shares fell by up to 9% after Eli Lilly announced that its experimental daily pill may work just as well as fat jabs.
UK investor confidence dives as Donald Trump's tariff wars spark major turbulenceHargreaves Lansdown said it had seen a decline in sentiment this month after the US president sent 'shockwaves' across markets.
New AstraZeneca breast cancer drug shows 'meaningful improvement' in survivability ratesAstra said a trial of its Enhertu treatment showed the drug demonstrated a 'highly statistically significant' improvement on an existing treatment.
Savings bonuses have sparked cash Isa madness - here's how to take advantage: SIMON LAMBERTThe leading providers in our cash Isa tables have all been using unorthodox methods to put themselves ahead of the pack, with short three-month bonuses.
Lifetime Isa penalties too complex for even 'financially literate' savers to graspFor those that were unaware of the full conditions placed on Lisa withdrawal, many viewed the charges as unfair, according to HMRC.
ITM Power shares soar as green hydrogen group lifts guidanceITM Power shares jumped by almost a fifth on Tuesday after the green hydrogen firm lifted annual revenue guidance.
Mercedes previews Vision V electric limo with a 65-inch telly and karaoke bar modeThe 'private lounge' area is divided from the chauffeur by an enormous 65-inch TV screen, which can retract into the ceiling. Check out some of the MPVs other business-class features.
Lewis Hamilton-backed synthetic meat burger chain shuts last UK restaurants as losses mountNeat Burger has struggled to become profitable amidst slowing demand for vegan food, cost-of-living pressures, and the slump in delivery orders as pandemic-related restrictions loosened.
LIONTRUST MA BLENDED INTERMEDIATE: Blend can be your friend in battle to storm-proof a portfolioJohn Husselbee, who oversees Liontrust's suite of multi-asset funds, reckons his storm-proofing is holding up okay.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Unearth the off-beat firms set to profit from the new GOLD RUSHToday, many gold mining stocks are soaring but firms in related industries have yet to catch up - and they could deliver real long-term rewards.
DCC to sell healthcare unit for £1.1bn to focus on its energy businessDCC has struck a deal to sell its healthcare arm as part of the FTSE 100 group's plans to concentrate on its energy business.
Ferrari F50 owned by Ralph Lauren heads to auction with eye-watering guide priceIt goes to the block in California in the summer with a mere 5,400 miles chalked up in its 30-year life. The amount the winning bidder is expected to hand over is astronomical.
Being designated driver on a night out could cost you big, major car insurer warnsDrunk passengers are putting designated drivers at huge risk, Direct Line has found. A third of designated drivers had an issue with drunk passengers in the last year.
Dollar in the eye of a storm as Trump's policies push the US economy to the brink: ALEX BRUMMERThe IMF was created to deal with global financial crisis. Several in modern times have involved Britain including the Liz Truss conniption in 2022.
Wall Street suffers another sharp sell-off as Trump steps up his attacks on Fed boss Jerome PowellIn a post on social media site Truth Social, the US President (pictured) said the economy would slow down unless Powell cut interest rates immediately.
Hargreaves Lansdown founder Peter Hargreaves rejoins board after more than a decadePeter Hargreaves, who set up Hargreaves Lansdown in 1981 alongside Stephen Lansdown, has put himself forward for a non-executive director role.
Could your fitness regime make you WEALTHY? Trainer for the super-rich reveals his top FIVE secret tips that anyone can useThis fitness mentor for the super-rich believes the right regime can give you the focus and self-confidence you need to get your finances in the best possible shape.
I volunteered to dogsit my friend's 'cute and adorable' puppy and it cost me over £1,000 in damages. Should I send her the bill? VICKY REYNAL repliesI am furious because my friend deceived me into thinking her puppy was 'good'. Should I send her a bill for the damage?
Are these SUVs now modern classics? Noughties cars like Porsche's Cayenne will be collector's items, experts sayHagerty has earmarked four segment-driving SUVs from the noughties it believes have the ingredients to go on to become modern classics. Would you snap one up?
How EV makers are trying to make them sound, feel and drive like petrol cars - but can you be tricked?We look at how manufacturers are employing different tactics to make their EVs feel like combustion engine cars. But will it help accelerate sales?
Cars owners sell quickest revealed: Tesla tops the list AGAIN but an old favourite proves a keeperVehicle history checking service CarVertical says the average driver keeps cars from this EV brand for just 29 months, compared to an average of 62 months.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Donald Trump's bitter pill for pharma could benefit UKAmericans may end up paying more for their medicines as well as facing shortages of drugs they need. So it's possible there are glimmers of opportunity here.
High-profile female financier in legal war for 'staff share dilution'Masters faces a showdown with staff shareholders who are angry over a number of fundraising rounds where FNZ took investment from a its existing institutional investors.
Serious Fraud Office to offer deals to firms that own upUnder a deferred prosecution agreement, firms are able to avoid prosecution but still face big fines.
New Unilever boss hopes to win over investors with financial updateThe consumer giant - whose brands include Magnum and Ben & Jerry's - hired ex-finance chief Fernandez in place of outgoing Hein Schumacher in March.
The hacks that could save landlords thousands on buy-to-let mortgages - and it could be as simple as changing the lightbulbs!Buy-to-let experts have revealed there are several little-known tricks that landlords can use to slash their mortgage costs - in some cases by thousands of pounds a year.
Households face higher bills due to row over gas storage hubThere are fears that the clash between the company and ministers could leave Britain without sufficient gas reserves for this winter.
HAMISH MCRAE: Bear markets are a familiar beastCommon sense will prevail, and growth and trade will pick themselves up, dust themselves down - and get back to business next year.
Conservative pension funds forced to mergeThe Government wants to boost growth by creating a series of pension 'mega-funds' in the biggest overhaul of the £400 billion Local Government Pension Scheme in a decade.
How UK steel can rise from the ashes: Climate levies set to raise £9bn for Treasury under scrutinyGreen taxes hobbling the steel industry may be scaled back after the Government's rescue of Scunthorpe's blast furnaces.
Labour may axe green levies to save steelDemand for steel is set to soar as Britain rearms and seeks to be more self-sufficient to avoid tariffs.
Don't turn up! Big firms bar investors from AGMsCritics say this violates the principle of shareholder democracy and makes it harder for investors to hold boards to account.
TONY HETHERINGTON: My pension and lump sum were hacked back... just as I retiredIt told me to expect a lump sum of £146,000 and an annual pension of £22,198. However, the lump sum I ended up receiving was about £5,000 less and my annual pension was only £21,685.
How to spot the next Banksy or Hockney - for as little as £500The most successful area of the market is not multi-million-pound pieces by world famous artists - it's works that cost between £100 and £4,000 from relative unknowns.
Foreign Secretary urged to intervene in HSBC pensions scandalMcDougall called on Lammy to meet members of the British National (Overseas) community whose savings have been frozen by the banking giant.
Bookings boom at online travel agent LoveholidaysLoveholidays offers travellers a multitude of package holiday combinations.
The expert guide to riding out the Trump tariffs rodeo by investment guru ANNE ASHWORTHNvidia and the other US titans of tech remain engulfed in turmoil, despite the pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs. But should you be breaking up with America? Here is what you need to know.
Is it time investors waved goodbye to US tech titans? Where to look for profits nowShould you be breaking up with America? Or is it better to conclude that this should be a lasting relationship, although less lucrative than in the past?
ALEX BRUMMER: World Bank showing cowardice over TrumpismBut less of the dry bank manager and more humanity would be the courageous path for Ajay Banga to tread.
Cadbury warned by MPs and peers: Stop Russia salesThe 72 politicians have written to Dirk Van de Put, chief executive of Mondelez, the US food giant that took Cadbury over in 2010.
Sushi's next pit stop for Formula 1 champion Fernando AlonsoAlonso (pictured) is believed to have secured a stake in Sticks 'n' Sushi alongside McWin Capital Partners, its private equity backer.
UK is nuts for pistachios as an Easter treatNot only is it a source of fibre and protein, it is also reputed to be an aphrodisiac - which may be why it is known as the 'happy nut' in China. Pistachio Easter eggs are all the rage.
RAY MASSEY: Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo is speedy, sporty... and super expensiveI've always had a soft spot for the brand, with its trident badge and lilting name, but it's been a while since I've been behind the wheel of one of these luxury rides.
Half a million low-income savers to get up to a 50% Government boostThe Government's Help to Save scheme will be open to 550,000 more people, HMRC announced today.
Supermarket price war hits Sainsbury's: Profits to flatline in brutal battle with rivalsSainsbury's chief exec Simon Roberts (pictured) said it was 'committed above all else' to being the 'most competitive we've ever been'.
The magic number? New three-year mortgage rates can BEAT shorter and longer fixesA trio of competitive fixed rate mortgage deals are offering a different option to those wavering between whether to fix for two or five years.
I've inherited a house but it needs work: Do I have to pay double council tax until it is sold?My siblings and I have inherited our uncle's house and are planning to sell it. Do we have to pay double council tax, as it's technically a second home?
Why are chocolate Easter eggs so expensive this year?In a case of massive shrinkflation, many Easter eggs continue to be sold at major UK supermarkets at higher prices and in smaller sizes.
Trump's anger boils over: The more the President pushes for a rate cut, the more the Fed kicks back, says ALEX BRUMMERThe US President watched with envy as the ECB slashed its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25% - the seventh cut this year.
Downside of a trade deal: The costs of kowtowing to Trump should not be brushed under the carpet, says ALEX BRUMMERUS vice-president JD Vance's optimism over a trade deal with Britain looks a rich prize. Nobody wants to be on the wrong side of Donald Trump's tariff war.
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