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Stockbroker and wealth manager WH Ireland warns of £2.2m loss

Stockbroker and wealth manager WH Ireland warns of £2.2m loss as it misses forecasts amid market volatility Firm to report pre-tax losses ‘in excess̵... read more

April Premium Bonds winners: We reveal prizes worth £1,000 and above

No April fool! Premium Bonds saver scoops £1million prize from a bond purchased just 10 months ago: We reveal this month’s luckiest winners By Ed Magnus ... read more

Hikes to car tax rates from 1 April reveal huge stings for drivers

While Chancellor Jeremy Hunt spared motorists a huge rise in fuel duty in-line with inflation in his Spring Budget, he refused to put a freeze on the cost of V... read more

Hikes to car tax rates from 1 April reveal huge sting for drivers

While Chancellor Jeremy Hunt spared motorists a huge rise in fuel duty in-line with inflation in his Spring Budget, he refused to put a freeze on the cost of V... read more

Cineworld reaches restructuring deal with lenders

Cineworld shares plummet as troubled group targets £1.8bn fundraise in efforts to drag itself out of bankruptcy Cineworld filed for Chapter 11 protection in th... read more

Four new driving rules which came into force this month – and warning to electric car drivers

Drivers should be aware that there are a set of new driving rules and laws that came into place at the beginning of the month. Four new laws came into force on ... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Ofwat environmental plans; Cineworld plots fundraise

BUSINESS LIVE: Water firms to accelerate environmental plans; Cineworld plots £1.8bn fundraise; Wandisco execs quit amid fraud probe By Live Commentary Publish... read more

More councils banish pay and display machines for hated cashless alternatives 

Millions of drivers are stuck in parking app hell: More councils banish pay and display machines for hated cashless alternatives Charities and MPs said it was a... read more

My state pension is going up by 16.6 PER CENT! Is this an error?

State pension: Is my bumper 16.6 per cent rise an error? I was born in 1945 and have received a state pension since reaching the age of 65 in April 2010. Betwee... read more

I’ve inherited £25,000 – should I save or invest the money?

I have received a £25,000 lump sum from an inheritance. I’m wondering what to do with the cash which is now sitting in my bank account earning zero inter... read more

Joint mortgages: Could splitting a mortgage with your friends get you on the property ladder? 

It isn’t the best time to be a first-time buyer. Mortgage rates have soared in the past six months, and house prices remain stubbornly high. Together thes... read more

Do I need to apply for planning permission for my new loft conversion?

Do I need planning permission for the new loft conversion I’ve built, which the council says may need lowering? Loft conversions can add a lot of extra li... read more

How to Choose the Best Business Bank Account?

If you’re a business owner, you know how important it is to have a good bank account. It not only helps you manage your finances but also allows you to accept... read more

6 Tips for Selecting the Best Loan Available

Whether it’s for purchasing a new asset, paying for a vacation, or more, taking out a loan is always a good way to help with your finances. You just have to f... read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Archie Norman’s market wisdom

All credit to Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & Spencer, who has launched a campaign to promote shareholder democracy, says RUTH SUNDERLAND Some of Norman&... read more

Swiss prosecutors probe takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS

Swiss authorities launch investigation into emergency £2.6bn takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS Federal prosecutor looking into possible breaches of crimin... read more

Dame Sharon’s plan for John Lewis ‘undesirable’, warns ex-chairman

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White comes under fresh pressure after ex-chairman calls possible sale of stake to an outside investor ‘highly undesirableR... read more

It’s time for a pause in rate hikes, ex-Bank chief Andy Haldane suggests

Bank of England’s former chief economist suggests a pause in interest rate hikes with economy on ‘relatively unsteady legs’ By Daily Mail City... read more

The NEW weapon in catching drivers using mobiles – van with camera mounted 21ft over motorway

Police are cracking down on drivers using mobile phones and driving without wearing a seatbelt with a new van which has a camera mounted about 21ft above the ro... read more

Britons rush to buy stamps before 16 per cent hike kicks in tomorrow

Britons rush to buy stamps before 16 per cent hike kicks in tomorrow – meaning the cost will have trebled since 2007 A first-class stamp will rise by 16 p... read more

After 18 months of turmoil, has an energy giant opened the way for a new price war?

For the past year and a half, the advice on energy bills has been clear: don’t switch suppliers. It goes against all we had been told for the previous 20 ... read more

20 Isa tips to make the most of your new allowance and grow a fortune

All savers will have a brand new, tax-free savings allowance from this Thursday, which is the beginning of the new tax year. Over the following year, you can sa... read more

M&S’s Archie Norman: I’m on mission for investors

M&S’s Archie Norman: I’m on mission for investors – chairman wants digital AGMs and closer shareholder ties Norman has written to Kemi Bad... read more

Share Your Voice Campaign: Archie Norman’s letter to Kemi Badenoch

Dear Secretary of State, We share the Government’s ambition to create a growing enterprise economy driven by digital transformation and underpinned by acc... read more