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Troubled fintech giant Revolut offered to withdraw UK banking licence application

Fresh bank licence turmoil for Revolut: Troubled fintech giant offered to withdraw UK application amid fears it will be rejected By Leah Montebello For The Dail... read more

Deutsche Bank agrees to pay £60m to settle Epstein lawsuit

Deutsche agrees to pay £60m to settle Epstein lawsuit: German bank was accused of ‘facilitating’ late financier’s sex trafficking By Daily Ma... read more

MARKET REPORT: Future shares slump on online audience fears

Magazine publisher Future suffered its worst day since September after it warned of a decline in online audience numbers. The group behind titles such as Countr... read more

ALEX BRUMMER: BT boss Phillip Jansen embraces the AI myths

Some 43 years have passed since BT was hived off from the Royal Mail ready for a more dynamic future as an independent, private sector company. Anyone tuning in... read more

Top Chinese car maker Geely doubles stake in Aston Martin

UK motor industry get a much needed boost as top Chinese car maker Geely doubles its stake in Aston Martin By Leah Montebello For The Daily Mail Published: 21:5... read more

Extradition is taking a ‘tremendous toll’, says Autonomy tycoon Mike Lynch 

Extradition is taking a ‘tremendous toll’: Tycoon Mike Lynch speaks out on ordeal of US fraud showdown By John-Paul Ford Rojas For The Daily Mail Pu... read more

Top shareholders wanted to appoint Nat Rothschild as De La Rue chairman

Bust-up over chairman at De La Rue: Top shareholders wanted to appoint Nat Rothschild By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 18 May 202... read more

BT rocked by backlash as it slashes 55,000 jobs

BT rocked by backlash as it slashes 55,000 jobs: Sacked workers to be replaced by artificial intelligence By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 ... read more

Troubled Royal Mail delivers a £1bn loss as strikes take their toll

Troubled Royal Mail delivers a £1bn loss as months of industrial action take their toll By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 18 May 2023 ... read more

Nurses, teachers and police officers among 7.8M dragged into 40p tax

Thousands of nurses, teachers and police officers are to be dragged into the 40p tax band as part of the biggest stealth raid in decades. A report out today war... read more

Should we cut the inheritance tax rate to 20%?

The impact of inheritance tax is ratcheting up. There was a 24 per cent jump in estates hit by inheritance tax over the past year, according to recent HMRC figu... read more

The most-commonly clocked used car of 2023 so far has been revealed

If you’re buying a second-hand car, it’s always recommended to do a background check on it before handing over any cash. For a small fee, a number o... read more

Marcus savings interest rate goes up for fifth time this year

App-based bank Marcus ups savings interest rate for fifth time this year: We read the small print and how it compares to rivals The rate on its online savings a... read more

Common features that drain an electric car battery most

One of the biggest concerns about switching to electric vehicles (EVs) is range anxiety – that bottom-clenching fear that you’ll be stranded at the ... read more

Burberry sales exceed £3bn as tourist volumes rebound

Burberry’s sales exceed £3bn as tourist volumes rebound following relaxation of coronavirus travel curbs Burberry revealed revenue rose by 10% to £3.1bn... read more

BT to cut 55,000 jobs by end of the decade

BT to cut 55,000 jobs by end of the decade decade as it looks to become a leaner business BT plans to cut its total workforce numbers by around 40%, it announce... read more

Heat pump and gas boiler maintenance costs compared

Under currently guidance, the sale of new boilers will be banned from 2035 and households will be pushed into installing heat pumps instead under the Boiler Upg... read more

How much have YOU lost to inflation? How value of cash, homes and investments has fallen since 2020

It’s all too easy for people to consider the increasing value of their home, see the rising interest they’re earning on their savings, or the gains ... read more

Two thirds of financial advisers are worried about the risks of 100% mortgages

Two thirds of financial advisers are worried about 100% mortgages as falling house prices and rising rates could create ‘repayment crisis’ Lender Sk... read more

A Chinese company registered a business at MY home address

A person based in China has registered a business with Companies House using my home address. I first found this out in October 2022, when I began receiving HMR... read more

Palladium Historical Prices: A Look Back at Trends and Patterns

Palladium is a precious metal that has seen significant price fluctuations in recent years, driven by a range of factors including supply and demand dynamics, g... read more

7 Reasons You Need Virtual Bookkeeping for Your Business

Virtual bookkeeping is a convenient and cost-effective way for businesses to manage their financial records and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requir... read more

Transport minister warns there will be ‘moral panic’ as self-driving vehicles are rolled out

Transport minister warns there will be a ‘moral panic’ as self-driving vehicles are rolled out on public roads and says Britain will have to weather ‘scar... read more

Marta Ortega makes her mark at the helm of Zara family dynasty

Dynasties are everywhere, from the Arnault family who run luxury giant LVMH to the Murdoch-esque siblings seen on Succession. Inditex – the biggest fashion co... read more