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Shawbrook Bank launches new best buy one-year fix paying 5.06%

Shawbrook Bank has today launched the top one-year fixed rate bond deal, paying 5.06 per cent. It overtakes SmartSave Bank’s 5.01 per cent deal which prev... read more

Energy bills to fall just £19 per month for average household as Government support ends

The typical household will save £426 a year on energy bills from July as Ofgem cuts its price cap – but only on paper.  In practice, most will only sa... read more

Savers who move money to best-buy accounts could earn THREE TIMES as much interest

Ever since interest rates plummeted in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, savers have had little to cheer about.  The average easy-access savings rate... read more

Over four million people have topped up their state pension since 2001 – how to check if you can too

Over four million people have topped up their state pension since 2001 – and you still have time to boost yours before new July deadline Gaps in your Nati... read more

Can I reduce the tax I owe on my painting and decorating business? BANK ON DAVE replies

The recent tax rises seem unfair on small businesses – how can I reduce the tax I owe on my painting and decorating business? BANK ON DAVE replies Will th... read more

Nationwide hikes rates amid sell-off sparked by inflation fears

Britain’s biggest building society scrambled to hike mortgage rates yesterday amid a bond market sell-off sparked by renewed fears about high inflation. N... read more

PwC’s Australian tax leak scandal spreads to the UK

PWC’s London headquarters has been dragged deeper into a tax leaks scandal that began in Sydney, following the launch of an investigation by Australian po... read more

US drug giant Eli Lilly blasts ‘stifling’ UK regulations 

US drug giant Eli Lilly halts plans for new London base as it blasts Britain’s ‘stifling’ regulations and punishing tax regime By Calum Muirhe... read more

Nvidia clocks up biggest one-day stock market increase in US history

Nvidia value rockets by £160bn in biggest one-day stock market increase in US history as it cashes in on AI boom By Leah Montebello For The Daily Mail Updated:... read more

Asda owners to announce tie-up with their petrol station empire

Asda owners set to announce £10bn tie-up of the supermarket with their petrol station empire By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:00 BST, 25 M... read more

Boohoo boss trousers £650,000 bonus despite share price slump

Boohoo boss trousers £650,000 bonus despite fast fashion firm’s share price losing nearly half its value in a year By Daily Mail City & Finance Repor... read more

Starling chief quits challenger bank she set up in 2014 as profits soar

Starling chief quits challenger bank she set up in 2014 and makes a call for it to float on the stock market By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Updated: 21:58... read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Interest rates soar on bond havoc

There was time for a brief moment of schadenfreude when it was revealed that Germany fell into recession in the first quarter of this year.  For some time now,... read more

MARKET REPORT: Cheers! Pubs look ahead to a warm summer as drinkers return

Pub group Young’s hailed a return of workers and tourists across London as it looked ahead to a warm summer and the Rugby World Cup. The company, which owns 2... read more

The U.S. is reaching its debt ceiling: what comes next?

Well, it will be a global catastrophe, impacting not only the United States but also countries like Canada, Australia, China, and many others. Whoever is not de... read more

Nationwide mortgage rates increase by up to 0.45% as market reacts to inflation figures

Nationwide increases mortgage rates: Expert says those with fixes ending should speak to a broker NOW as lenders price in base rate rise to 5.5% Swap rates have... read more

AJ Bell hikes dividend by 26% on back of bumper profits and revenues

AJ Bell hikes dividend by 26% as interest rate hikes and new customer gains help generate bumper profits The firm has recommended a 3.5p per share dividend, a 2... read more

Fevertree customers enjoying lighter summer drinks after price hikes

Cheers to that! Fevertree upbeat on prospects as customers absorb price hikes to enjoy lighter summer drinks Posh tonic maker Fevertree said it enjoyed a ‘... read more

Rules that forced banks to help struggling customers during Covid could become permanent

Rules that forced banks to help struggling customers during Covid could become permanent, as FCA reveals £47million redress payouts City regulator’s temp... read more

Major update on cinema chain’s future revealed after it filed for bankruptcy

Major update on cinema chain’s future revealed after it filed for bankruptcy The firm says it will continue to run its venues ‘without interruption&... read more

What help can small businesses get with their energy bills?

Energy suppliers are stepping up support for small businesses trapped in sky-high energy contracts even as the price of wholesale gas falls. British Gas and Oct... read more

Pets at Home shrugs off difficult economic backdrop to report record revenues

Pets at Home sales hit record highs as group shrugs off difficult economic backdrop and the pet boom rolls on Pets at Home saw sales grow by 6.6% to £1.4bn for... read more

Car production increases 10% in April as supply shortages ease

Car production increased by 10 per cent year-on-year in April in another strong sign that shortages of part supplies such as semiconductors is easing, the lates... read more

The food items rising in price fastest as inflation soars

The food prices rising the fastest as grocery inflation hits 19.3% – from sugar and oil to eggs and flour Grocery bills are rising at their second highest... read more