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Lloyds finance boss calls for ‘stable tax regime’

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 10:16 BST, 24 October 2024 Lloyds yesterday urged Labour to stick by its pro-growth promises in next week’s Budget as it ... read more

Mike Ashley demands Mulberry board seat after takeover bid rejected

Frasers Group ‘does not intend’ to make a firm offer for handbag maker  By Emily Hawkins Updated: 10:15 BST, 24 October 2024 Mike Ashley demanded h... read more

M&S chief slams Labour ‘doom and gloom’

By City Reporter Updated: 10:15 BST, 24 October 2024 Good clothes: Actress Sienna Miller with M&S boss Stuart Machin The boss of Marks & Spencer has sla... read more

One in three retirees have debts, owing an average of £17,000

Figure includes credit cards, loans, car finance and increasingly mortgages  By Harvey Dorset Updated: 00:01 BST, 24 October 2024 A third of retired people hav... read more

Artificial intelligence helps ad group WPP secure Amazon contract

UK advertisers cut back on marketing spend on budget concerns By Mike Sheen Updated: 15:00 BST, 23 October 2024 WPP secured a major contract with tech giant Ama... read more

Credit Dharma Founders Provide Expert Guidance on Handling Home Loan Application Rejections

Credit Strategies for Rejected Home Loan Applicants Denied a home loan? Credit Dharma’s founders share what to do next What to do when your home loan appl... read more

HSBC boss splits East and West in major overhaul: Banking giant to divide into four divisions in bid to cut costs

By Jessica Clark Updated: 22:32 BST, 22 October 2024 HSBC’s new boss has unveiled a major overhaul that will include a geographic split between East and West.... read more

Chinese slump takes shine off L’Oreal as sales in its north Asia division fall 6.5%

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:03 BST, 22 October 2024 Slowdown: L’Oreal saw global sales grow 3.4% to £8.6bn for the three months to ... read more

Budget uncertainty slams the brakes on Halfords as customers rein back their spending

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:03 BST, 22 October 2024 Halfords has warned that customers are hesitant about spending due to uncertainty over the Budget. The car ... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Borrowing hits £16.6bn; HSBC shake-up; Mulberry says Frasers’ takeover ‘untenable’

By Live Commentary Updated: 17:14 BST, 22 October 2024 The FTSE 100 closed down 11.70 points at 8306.54. UK government borrowing hit £16.6billion last month, w... read more

Sylvia Morris: Premium Bond prize rates are falling just as I predicted – here’s what I’m doing now

By Sylvia Morris Updated: 17:02 BST, 22 October 2024 It’s disappointing news for the 24 million of us who hold out hope every month of a Premium Bond win. As ... read more

Mulberry rejects ‘untenable’ £111m takeover offer from Frasers

Challice Limited said earlier this month it would not sell stake to Frasers   By Mike Sheen Updated: 08:56 BST, 22 October 2024 Mulberry is currently undergoi... read more

Choosing the Right Tax Lawyer for Your Legal Needs

Understanding the Role of a Tax Lawyer: More Than Just Number Crunchers Tax lawyers provide essential legal guidance in navigating complex tax laws for individu... read more

Boost for borrowers as Goldman Sachs predicts interest rates to fall to 2.75% in 2025

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 22:02 BST, 21 October 2024 Interest rates will fall to 2.75 per cent over the course of the coming year in a boost for millions... read more

BHP accused of ‘avoiding’ blame for collapse of Brazil’s Mariana dam as High Court case begins

By Jessica Clark Updated: 22:02 BST, 21 October 2024 A £36billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster began at the High Court in L... read more

Social media ‘influencers’ grilled by City watchdog over product promotions

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:02 BST, 21 October 2024 The City watchdog is grilling social media personalities in a clampdown on illegal promotions of financial ... read more

Incentivise small firms to export and give Britain a £10bn boost, Reeves urged

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:01 BST, 21 October 2024 Rachel Reeves has been urged to make it easier for small businesses to sell abroad in what could be a boost... read more

EV batteries are a £2bn business – attracting the largest VC investment of ANY sector since 2018

UK EV battery start-ups have has seen £2.1bn VC investment in just 6 years By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 15:18 BST, 21 October 2024 Electric batteries might ... read more

FirstGroup acquires coach operator Anderson Travel

Based near London’s Tower Bridge, Anderson operates around 40 coaches  FirstGroup’s latest takeover comes after it bought York Pullman in March  B... read more

HSBC increases rates on cheapest mortgages – but cuts them on other deals

Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible. What... read more

Volkswagen Finance to pay £21m to 110,000 customers after unfair treatment when they fell into difficulty

 Firm has also been hit with a £5.4m fine for how it handled the issue By Sam Barker Updated: 11:35 BST, 21 October 2024 Volkswagen Finance will pay loan cust... read more

BHP in High Court over Mariana dam collapse in 2015

BHP could face up to £36bn in damages from the class action lawsuit  In November 2015, the Mariana dam in Brazil’s Minais Gerais region failed  By Harr... read more

My gymwear parcel from Aybl was lost in transit – so why has Klarna sent debt collectors to chase me for £150?

By Harvey Dorset Updated: 06:00 BST, 21 October 2024 I ordered some gym wear from Aybl, spending about £150, and paid using Klarna. The parcel was never delive... read more

Navigating Taxes: Essential Financial Tips for Business Owners

Maneuvering through taxes can feel overwhelming; we need to have strategies. You’ll want to start by understanding your tax obligations and the importance... read more