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Buckle up for a chat with the new AI Mercedes-Benz CLA: RAY MASSEY takes it for a road test and a conversationThanks to the addition of AI it not only answers questions but - the manufacturer claims - can hold and sustain 'complex conversations'.
Is now the time to view luxury brands as cheap thrills?Fear stalks the luxury goods industry, but a fightback is currently being led by LVMH and the other names - hinting that it may be time to start bargain shopping for luxury goods shares.
Cancer drug snub wipes £3bn off GSK valueGSK was trying to revive a product pulled from US markets in 2022. Its shares fell 4.6 per cent, or 65p, to 1348p.
Private equity-backed insurance firm CFC eyes City floatThere have been just nine listings in London this year. Three were on the main market and six on AIM.
MAGGIE PAGANO: Trump playing with fire over Fed bossThis week Trump stepped up his war with the man he blames for keeping interest rates too high.
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals have dipped below 3.8 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
Dishing out super-sized mortgages won't solve the problem of high house prices: SIMON LAMBERTAlmost 19 years ago, I was invited to comment on a plan to let people borrow bumper mortgages - now financial crisis rules will be swept away to let banks do that again.
New cheapest electric car in Britain! Chinese brand cuts small EV's price to £14,500A Chinese newcomer has discounted its two electric models to match subsidies set to be offered by Labour's just announced Electric Car Grant.
Five best EVs to buy with Labour's new £3,750 Electric Car GrantWe've picked five of the best EVs that are certain to be eligible for Labour's new Electric Car Grant unveiled today - though we will have to wait to find out which will qualify for the full amount of £3,750.
Labour's Electric Car Grant will be a drain on taxpayers and cause 'rampant EV depreciation', experts warnWhile discounts of £3,750 will make shiny new battery cars more appealing, the scheme threatens to further compound a crash in used EV values, industry insiders say.
Electric car drivers cover higher annual mileage than petrol ownersMore than one in 20 car miles driven in the UK is by an electric vehicle, according to new analysis.
How much battery range has this electric Volkswagen lost after clocking 107,000 miles in four years?One of the biggest concerns with electric cars is the lifespan of their batteries and how quickly they degrade over time and due to high mileage and repeat recharges.
How to create rules for picking winning shares like Rolls-Royce before they take off: ED CROFTEd Croft, of Stockopedia, explains how to establish rules that will help you pick winning companies and avoid those that turn out to be duds.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Energy firm lights up the market with 500% gainEmpyrean Energy lit up the small-cap leaderboard this week, with shares rocketing 500 per cent after news of a game-changing gas sales deal in Indonesia.
Used Audi A2 advertised for bargain price of £300 has a nasty surprise lurking inside...Despite its high mileage - in excess of 100,000 miles - the Facebook Marketplace main image shows what looks to be a pretty tidy exterior. But wait until you see inside...
Buy now, pay later finally set for consumer protections... but not until summer 2026The new rules will also mean that BNPL users can make complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service if something goes wrong with their BNPL loan.
BP sells US onshore wind business amid renewables retreatBP has agreed to sell its US onshore wind business, s the energy giant continues to refocus efforts on fossil fuels at the expense of renewables.
Major building society launches quirky new Isa with a 4.12% rateThe new deal is an attempt to get customers to use their Isa allowance early rather than rushing to use it up at the end of the tax year.
Reckitt sells Cillit Bang and Airwick to private equity in $4.8bn dealLondon-listed consumer giant Reckitt Benckiser has sold its Essential Home business to a private equity firm in a deal worth up to $4.8billion.
Warning over double inheritance tax trap if you move to Spain - experts reveal what you need to know...My wife and I are approaching retirement, and we are considering whether we want to stay in the UK. We've been told that it could be a good way to reduce our son's inheritance tax bill too.
Homes with a sea view now demand £90,000 premium - we reveal where in Britain it adds the mostBuyers hunting for a costal home know they'll need to pay over the odds to secure one of these in demand properties.
Pinky ring demand is soaring, says jewellery expert DAN HATFIELD - do you have one tucked away worth a small fortune?Historically, the pinky ring was a mark of power. In ancient Rome, only certain classes were permitted to wear gold rings.
Lloyds slashes charge on ready-made investment fund to lure in customers: Is it a good deal?The bank said the new, lower charge will make investing 'less intimidating'.
Stagflation fears fuel interest rate conundrum at the Bank of England amid jobs bloodbathFigures from the Office for National Statistics showed unemployment at a four-year high of 4.75 as Labour's tax hikes cost jobs.
Horror on High Street as half of independent stores mull closure: Retail chiefs sound alarm over yet more painful tax risesThe boss of Sports Direct and House of Fraser owner Frasers warned of 'dark clouds' on the horizon due to the looming Budget.
Tax hikes, broken promises and soaring unemployment - Labour isn't working, says MAGGIE PAGANOHere's a puzzle for you: what do you understand by the phrase 'working person. .Is it someone who gets up at 5am to work eight hours in a factory?
Best mortgage rates edge down AGAIN as more lenders make cuts: How much lower will they go?The cheapest fixed rate mortgages have edged lower once again thanks to another wave of rate cuts by lenders this week.
Why savers should fix NOW as easy-access rates hit two-year lowEasy-access rates have plummeted to a two-year low, according to rates scrutineer Moneyfacts Compare.
Jaguar Land Rover will axe 500 roles - but insists job losses are 'normal business practice'The car marker said 500 managerial jobs would be cut, saying it would offer voluntary redundancies.
Lloyds to hand bigger mortgages to thousands of first-time buyersThe banking group has set aside an extra £4billion to lend to first-time buyers borrowing between 4.5 and 5.5 times their salary.
Interactive Investor review: How does it compare to rivals?Interactive Investor has become a popular choice for investors. Its selling point is a flat-fee subscription model: is this enough to stand out? Read more in our review.
Ebay slashes compulsory buyer fees - will customers be better off?Ebay has slashed the amount buyers have to pay for 'protection' after introducing the charges earlier this year.
Basic advice should be helping millions better manage their money - but more needs to be done to provide itBasic advice could address as much as a quarter of the advice gap, according to Foresters Financial, which said the model is a 'proven and cost-effective' solution.
Government's green agenda is costing you an extra £2 every time your fill up your car with E10 petrolE10 unleaded with a 10% bioethanol blend replaced E5 (5% mix) on 1 September 2021 to become the 'standard' type of petrol sold at forecourts across the country.
New idea to tax inherited pensions worth £90k-plus floated - instead of imposing inheritance taxThe Government is being urged to slap either income tax or a tax charge on inherited pensions. not make them liable for inheritance tax as planned.
Renters could end up £340,000 worse off than homeowners over 30 yearsRenters could end up hundreds of thousands worse off by continuing to rent rather than buying a home, a new study has claimed.
Can I really be fined €6,900 for going to Spain without travel insurance?I read a story that said Spain could start issuing fines of up to €6,900 to British holidaymakers if they cannot produce proof of travel insurance covering medical costs.
Why is Ryanair charging in pounds for items on a flight when the menu says euros? CRANE ON THE CASEWe used to pay in cash, but since 2022 on-board purchases have been card only - and I have noticed I am paying more for drinks and duty-free.
Schoolchildren call to be taught more financial educationAccording to Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry, around 80 per cent of schools don't have to follow the national curriculum.
Warning by major bank as job scams jump 237% since January - here's what to watch out forTricksters are preying on unsuspecting job hunters by posting fake job adverts or making fake job offers to individuals in need of extra cash.
Mercedes reveals its new electric estate: The CLA Shooting Brake with a 470 mile rangeThe long low-slung electric estate combines the sporty proportions of a four-door coupe with more load-lugging cargo space. Here's five things you need to know about it.
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.
House prices up in May, as Scotland and North see big rises while London strugglesHouse prices jumped by £3,500 or 1.1 per cent in May, but some regions outperformed.
Is Labour sowing the seeds for mortgage meltdown? Risky new rules that could give borrowers huge loansRachel Reeves is sweeping aside rules put in place to protect homeowners in a move which experts warn could sow the seeds for a future catastrophe.
Depraved new scam exposed: Beware Facebook messages saying you can watch a loved one's funeral online for £10Halde Pottinger (pictured) received five invitations to watch his brother's funeral online - despite attending it in person and it not being streamed over the internet.
My £200 private health check gave incorrect blood pressure but I was denied a refund: SALLY SORTS ITI had a private health assessment through Bluecrest Wellness. The results of my £199 check contained a blood pressure measurement.
I bought a new fan and it broke after a fortnight, can I get my money back? DEAN DUNHAM repliesR.L. asks: The fan I bought just a fortnight ago has stopped working. Can I get my money back? I've been using it for seven hours a night since I bought it. DEAN DUNHAM has the answer...
The vinyl revival switches to CDs and DVDs thanks to Gen Z's 1990s obsessionSome 54% of Britons have bought a physical media item in the past year - spending an average £273.80, a Gumtree poll has found.
Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harderSavers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now 1,289 savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
The little-known cash Isa rule that lets you EXCEED your allowance: SYLVIA MORRISThere is a useful benefit of tax-free cash Isas that is not well known. It goes by the name of the additional permitted subscription, or APS for short.
What rising inflation means for you: CPI jumps to 3.6% - what happens next?The headline and core rate of inflation have both increased. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes?
Can I give my adult children my home and put it in trust to avoid a huge inheritance tax bill?I'm a single parent and so only benefit from one inheritance tax allowance rather than being able to double up as a married couple could. Can my home away now?
I spent £1,000 A DAY taking my family to Disneyland Paris - here are the tricks I wish I'd known that can slash hundreds off your billCan you put a price on your children's happiness? At Disneyland Paris, it's £1,000 a day. That's what a four-day visit at the end of June cost our family of four.
Map that shows winners of £100m in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes: There's ELEVEN £100,000 bounties up for grabsFor the first time on record, the total number of prizes yet to be claimed has tipped beyond £100 million, at National Savings and Investments.
Trading 212 review: How does it compare to rivals?Trading 212 has been at the forefront of a crop of investing platforms that have slashed the cost of investing and gained popularity as mobile apps. We review it.
As the FTSE hits an all-time high, nine stocks that could soar picked by leading investment advisers - from a booming British High Street star to the bank that's flush with cashThe FTSE 100 has risen above 9000 for the first time ever - leaving investors wondering: 'What's next?' This latest leap forward took gains for the year so far beyond 10 per cent.
New 'Tell Sid'-style drive to get people investing revealed by Rachel Reeves in 'Leeds reforms'The 'Leeds reforms', unveiled in the West Yorkshire city by Rachel Reeves, include reforming the bank ring-fencing regime and reducing regulation in the City.
How to help your grandchild buy a home without landing them with an suprise inheritance tax billForget the bank of mum and dad - it's now grandparents who are dipping into their savings to help their grandchildren buy their first home.
Gender pay gap revealed: England and Wales way down the league table with Belgium topStandard Life has already found a winner for another European cup - looked at the gender pay gaps of all 16 nations taking part at the football event.
Give more first-time buyers bigger mortgages, Reeves tells finance firmsMore first-time buyers are set to be given mortgages worth more than 4.5 times their salary under the reforms.
Poorest households spend a QUARTER of income on car ownershipA charity has warned ministers that the nation's transport system is placing a 'serious strain' on hard-up families in Britain and is ' deepening poverty and social exclusion'.
House prices are MORE affordable than 20 years ago - but they are still up to 9 times salary in some areasOver the last 20 years, house prices have increased 73% - but typical earnings have risen by slightly more.
Dubai offers 'first-time buyer scheme' for priced-out young Britons - and they could get a £100k discountYoung Britons struggling to get on the housing ladder could get first dibs on new apartments, a competitive mortgage offer - and £100,000 off the price.
I'm looking after my grandson in the holidays but now he's bringing a friend. Should I charge? VICKY REYNAL repliesMy grandson is 13 and I am happy to host him and look after him but now my daughter - concerned that he might be bored - has asked if his friend can also join him.
Three bedroom house in popular seaside village sells for just £3,500: Would YOU move into this property?The home went up for auction with a guide price of just £1 - but the buyer will have a project on their hands.
Best fixed energy deals: Tariffs that beat the price capThe price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
We moved to the city and can't bear the noise: What's the best way to soundproof our home?We relocated for work and are struggling with the noise. How much could soundproofing cost and is planning permission needed?
I'm buying a house and its seller wants to buy mine: Can I 'gift' it to them and avoid stamp duty?Would it not be possible for us to do some form of swap where I essentially pay them the difference to reduce the stamp duty?
I love living in France... but they need to stop moaning about the retirement age, says CAROL DRINKWATERAfter three series on the hit TV show All Creatures Great and Small, the 77-year-old carved out a successful career as an author.
I got £100 charge while queuing to leave a car park: TONY HETHERINGTONThe machine asked me to pay £7.20 for the three-hour stay, which I did - but days later received a parking charge notice.
The UK's stock market gems are going cheap: Gervais Williams on the INVESTING SHOWGervais Williams discusses 30 years of Aim with Simon Lambert and says there is an opportunity to buy into high quality small caps at low prices.
Can we put our children on our properties' deeds to avoid inheritance tax?We own our home and a buy-to-let, and want our two children to each become a joint owner on one property.
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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Car dealers told to suspend sales of used Citroen cars impacted by urgent 'stop-drive' airbag recallA team of motor trade lawyers has issued a nationwide warning to used car dealers to halt sales of vehicles in stock. But they could be stuck with them for months...
What YOU need to know about winning big on scratchcards: Experts reveal cards with the best odds and their tipsUndeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.
Fifth of motorists take a major risk the night before driving early the next dayA survey of drivers has found that 21% do this after 10pm in the evening knowing that the next day they will be behind the wheel before 9am.
Southern Water boss scoops £1.4m pay day despite bonus ban as firm struggles with huge debt burdenChief executive Lawrence Gosden (pictured) saw his total pay almost double in the year to March 31. His raise is likely to fuel public and political fury.
Wise's Wall Street ambitions hit by profit miss: Shares in the UK fintech firm tank after trading updateWise, led by chief exec Kristo Kaarmaan (pictured) said earnings came in at £362m in the three months to June - below analyst expectations of £372m.
Ocado boss warns autumn tax hikes will inflict even more economic painAs official figures showed unemployment has jumped to a four-year high of 4.7 per cent under Labour, Tim Steiner called for 'lower taxes and less regulation' to boost growth.
EasyJet boss 'extremely unhappy' amid French air traffic control strikesThe airline was forced to warn investors industrial action by French air traffic control would weigh on profits this year.
Bloomsbury shares rise as analysts eye next Sarah J. Maas novelShares in Bloomsbury rose on Wednesday as the publisher told investors best-selling novelists Sarah J. Mass and J.K. Rowling would continue to drive profitability this year.
BAE insists Tempest fighter jet WILL take off on timeBAE Systems yesterday revealed the demonstrator plane for the planned new generation Tempest fighter jet is 'set to fly within three years'.
Inflation is home-grown: Reeves has the right ambitions, but the wrong execution, says MAGGIE PAGANOThe Chancellor (pictured) assured her City audience at the Mansion House dinner that Labour is building a 'Britain that is better off'.
All 6.5m Co-op members had their data stolen in cyber attack earlier this year, retailer admitsShirine Khoury-Haq, boss of the retail and funeral care group, said she was 'devastated' by the impact of the attack on workers and members.
UK on the brink of stagflation after growth-killing Labour tax hikesBleak official figures today showed consumer price inflation climbed to a higher-than-expected 3.6 per cent in June.
Trump hints at Powell ousting over fraud claims amid row over interest ratesTrump has been highly critical of the central bank chairman over his reluctance to cut interest rates more quickly.
Diageo boss ousted after just two years: Shares in brewer down 50% since Debra Crew took overCrew (pictured) will be replaced on an interim basis by finance officer Nik Jhangiani and a hunt for a permanent successor has begun.
Wall Street banks cash in on market turmoil sparked by Donald Trump's tariff warsProfits at Goldman Sachs rose by more than a fifth in the second quarter to £2.8bn as equity traders put in a record performance.
Jewellery helps Cartier owner Richemont buck the slowdown in the luxury market to post sparkling salesRichemont has outpaced rivals such as France's LVMH as the industry faces a slump, amid volatile conditions in the US and a downturn in China.
Why bitcoin has gained more than 70% since Trump was elected - and his 'genius' act could fuel it furtherBitcoin notched an eighth all-time record peak of this year on Monday as the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency rocketed above $120,000 for the first time.
RM Funds launches attack on Gore Street Energy Storage Fund in bid to oust directorsA multi-million-pound investment trust has found itself embroiled in a fight with a major investor which is seeking to overhaul its board following a slump in the share price.
Drinks giant Diageo replaces boss after two years as its value sinksThe chief executive of embattled booze giant Diageo will step down after two years marred by profit warnings, supply woes and a sharp fall in market value.
Rio Tinto ramps up copper production as Trump preps fresh tariffsRio Tinto expects annual copper output to come in at the top end of forecasts just as President Donald Trump prepares to slap hefty tariffs on US imports of the metal.
Footsie tops 9000 before US inflation fears hit markets: Blue-chips give up early gains as tariffs push up pricesThe Footsie rose to just under 9,017 to add to an impressive run that has seen it climb by more than 10% so far this year, outperforming Wall Street rivals.
HMRC does not know how many billionaires pay tax in the UK, MPs claimHMRC is failing to identify how much tax is paid by billionaires, which could have an impact on public spending, according to MPs.
B&M shares slump to all-time low after meagre sales growth disappoints investorsB&M, led by new boss Tjeerd Jegen (pictured), said sales of sales of its fast-moving consumer goods fell over the 13 weeks to June 28.
BAE eyes orders for 150 more Eurofighter Typhoon jets amid union concern over jobsBAE is 'confident' the Government will succeed in brokering orders with Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia for two-thirds of the aircraft.
Donald Trump's 'formal process' to replace Fed boss Jerome Powell already underwayPresident Trump, left, has accused Fed boss Powell, right, of being too slow to cut interest rates and this week described him as a 'knucklehead'.
Recruiter Robert Walters cuts more jobs as income falls again in face of global economic uncertaintyBosses at the recruitment business cautioned that they do not expect to see a 'material improvement in hiring markets in the near term'.
Sosandar sales hit by Marks & Spencer cyber attack: Women's fashion retailer slashes profits forecast by 73%The group sells products such as dresses and suits through the M&S website, which is its second largest third-party partner behind Next.
Bailey goes toe-to-toe with the Chancellor over her overriding growth mission, says ALEX BRUMMERThe Mansion House dinner is one of the few occasions when the governor of the Bank of England and the Chancellor appear on the same platform together.
How we test and review investment platformsWe regularly review the DIY investing market, testing platforms and measuring their effectiveness. Here's how we review each and give our assessment.
Close Brothers flogs brewery rental unit amid simplification driveClose Brothers will sell its brewery rental business as part of a simplification drive ahead of an imminent ruling on compensation related to the motor finance commissions scandal.
Supermarkets to be named and shamed for abuse of parking rules at stores this monthThe issue in question has become prevalent in recent years, with cases of fraud, misuse and threatening behaviour increasing by over 1,000 per cent since 2016.
Rachel Reeves should allow people to choose how they invest and save but simplify the Isa system, says AJ Bell founderInvestors just don't fancy UK equities anymore. They'd rather sit in cash or chase the S&P than punt on a lacklustre UK fund limping along in the slow lane, says AJ Bell founder.
FTSE hits 9,000 as UK named trade war winnerThe FTSE 100 rose above the 9,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday morning after Brexit Britain was branded a 'clear winner' in Donald Trump's trade war.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Seeing Machines safety tech is becoming a global forceFounded in Australia and listed in the UK and US, Seeing Machines is fast becoming a global force in the automotive industry.
Rio Tinto names iron ore boss as mining giant's next chief executiveThe chief executive of Rio Tinto's iron ore business will replace the mining giant's outgoing boss Jakob Stausholm at the end of the summer.
Retail sales shine in June heatwave but food prices weigh on consumersRetail sales rebounded in June as warmer weather boosted demand for fans and summer clothing, according to industry data showed on Tuesday.
Barratt Redrow completions fall short in latest blow to Labour's new home driveLabour's housing targets have suffered a major setback after Britain's biggest developer admitted it is building fewer homes than expected.
I'm 55 and want to take £15,000 from my pension pot - can I do it tax free? STEVE WEBB repliesI am currently 55, and will turn 56 this year. I was thinking about taking £15,000 out of my pension pot as we want to buy a camper van and do some travelling.
Some might pay! One in five Britons splash out on concerts this summer - and it's coming at a high priceGlobal stars who have already played in Briotain recently include Beyonce, Pitbull. Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter.
Bitcoin soars to hit a new high above $120,000 - as 'crypto week' kicks offThe latest rally came as so-called 'crypto week' got underway in the US. This refers to a series of debates taking place in Washington DC.
Thames Water losses hit £1.7bn as debt pile grows and utility's future remains at riskBritain's biggest water firm remains at threat of both nationalisation and collapse as its investors and creditors scramble to keep the group afloat.
From freezers to browsers: What these five Chinese car brands did before they made carsChinese car giants have origins that range from search browser operators to refrigerator makers. Here are some of the biggest new Chinese automotive players' origin stories.
Meet the BlackRock Frontiers fund managers who go where most investors fear to treadThe duo behind the buccaneering BlackRock Frontiers Trust, Emily Fletcher and Sam Vecht, have a different approach to most fund managers
Are LVMH shares cheap? Analysts eye rebound after Louis Vuitton owner's recent price slumpLVMH shareholders have endured a torrid 2025 so far, with the French luxury group's stock market value sinking by a quarter over the last six months alone.
Saga to help the over-50s save in tie-up with banking giant NatWestSaga said an instant access savings product would be the first to launch under the partnership with the banking giant later this year.
Silver miner Fresnillo takes gains to 150% as price of the precious metal hits a 14-year highFresnillo shares rose 1.7%, in London. That puts it ahead of Britain's leading defence and aerospace groups on the Footsie leaderboard for the year
Boost for AstraZeneca after successful trial of experimental blood pressure drugAstra said its experimental drug Baxdrostat reduced the blood pressure of patients who have a treatment-resistant form of hypertension.
Fightback for Square Mile: Change is happening - but a high tax economy doesn't help, says ALEX BRUMMERFinally, Labour might be getting the message. Mistakes it has made on running the economy have been piling up and it needs to rethink.
This new road sign is coming to England very soon...The DfT has confirmed the signage will shortly begin to appear on major A-roads in England to play a major part in supporting the push for drivers to switch to electric cars.
Thousands of EE customers overcharged and due a refund - how to check if YOU'RE affectedEE customers are being urged to check their bills after thousands of customers were overcharged while on holiday.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Three British university start-ups that could offer first-class returnsOne university-grown firm's radio technology is now used by Elon Musk's Space X.
SCHRODER JAPAN TRUST is picking the best the country has to offer - from beer to engineersHelmed by investment manager Masaki Taketsume, the fund's holdings include Hitachi, Asahi and Mitsui Fudosan.
Major bank launches new student current account deal with bumper £100 bonusStudent banking deals are ramping up as banks fight for university-bound customers.
FTSE 100 defies gloom and nears record 9,000 points while bitcoin reaches all-time highThe UK blue-chip index is closing in on a record high of 9,000 points, trading 0.38 per cent higher this morning and is up 8.65 per cent in the year-to-date.
Claire's Accessories in 'last ditch' rescue plan ahead of looming £355m debt repaymentClaire's Accessories has reportedly brought in advisers to draw up a last-ditch rescue plan ahead of a debt repayment.
How to beat the market while playing it safe: The top 'boring' investment funds that will pay offWhen the going gets tough, the tough can rest assured that the most boring funds in their investment portfolio will protect them from the worst of it.
Britain's worst drink driver had enough alcohol in his system to have put him in a COMAThe highest reading for someone convicted of drink driving between 2015-2024 was a 39-year-old male who registered a reading of 513mg/dL (milligrams per decilitre).
WH Smith's high street rebrand begins and its new name has people asking questionsThe name WH Smith is disappearing from the high street, marking the end of an era for a business that began in 1792.
Lavazza boss blames hedge funds for rising coffee pricesGiuseppe Lavazza said his firm was forced to put up prices by 20 per cent last year but costs may have stabilised. Lavazza said high global prices were 'totally unsustainable'.
Frasers sales set to fall as gloom takes tollAnalysts predict Frasers will report sales of £5.3billion for the year to the end of April, down from £5.54billion a year earlier.
ALEX BRUMMER: Wealth and stealth tax farce must endSuccessive Chancellors have become obsessed with taxing us surreptitiously. There is a foolish belief the public might not notice why the state is making them poorer.
Pub rates misery blights summer, according to bossesAn industry forecast showed that one pub could close every single day this year across Britain.
Beware! Why your holiday insurance could be at risk if you're on weight-loss jabsHalf a million people using weight-loss jabs are at risk of invalidating their travel insurance this summer, experts warn.
HAMISH MCRAE: Foreigners are making the Footsie flyWhat Rachel Reeves will say at the Mansion House this Tuesday about pensions, Isas and all that is irrelevant to most holders of UK shares.
Even my firm is a target for predators, says Begbies Traynor bossRic Traynor, the firm's executive chairman, told us that it was increasingly being approached about potential deals.
Companies have embraced AI: But is it helping hackers to attack them?Some firms are starting to crack down on the use of tools such as ChatGPT by staff, for fear of leaving sensitive information exposed.
Water bosses warned: DON'T defy bonus ban by raising salaries insteadOfwat said it would be 'watching closely' after barring six firms from making performance-related payouts this year due to pollution and other failings.
We're still on a roll - thanks to Britain's builders, says Screwfix bossAccording to Thierry Garnier, the building trade, now say 'I'll Screwfix it' when going online, like when people say 'I'll Google it'.
Bold vision puts Burberry back in fashion - and share price is on the upJoshua Schulman is engineering a turnaround by emphasising Burberry's quintessential British spirit and 169 years of tradition.
Investing £100 a month since Live Aid could be worth £22mStashing the same amount of money under a mattress would have yielded just £48,000.
This couple faced £620 home insurance hike... here's how they fought back: JEFF PRESTRIDGEJohn and Sue Miller from Kingswinford, Dudley, were told by Saga that their premium would be jumping from £391 to a tad over £1,011 - an increase of 158%.
I quit London for a 'disintegrating' seaside town dubbed 'God's waiting room' because it's so full of retirees - here's why it's the best decision I ever madeRosie Mullender (pictured) dreamt of writing novels by the seaside and was sick of London after 20 years so made the decision to move to the seaside town of Worthing in West Sussex in 2022.
SJP investment boss warns US risk profile has 'fundamentally changed'St James's Place has cut exposure to US stocks within its £16.4billion Polaris 4 fund as the wealth manager becomes increasingly wary of the world's biggest market.
RAY MASSEY: Car fans flock to Goodwood Festival of SpeedAs well as attracting a record number of champion drivers and cars from Formula One, it provides a launchpad for debuts from sporting, luxury, supercar and mainstream car firms.
Louis Vuitton warning as hackers strikeThe luxury fashion label has told its British customers that it was hacked earlier this month.
