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British Pound to US Dollar forecast for 2023

At the beginning of 2023, analysts changed their forecasts about the long-term future of the US dollar against the other major currencies. But the pound sterlin... read more

Priciest pre-WW1 car EVER: 111-year-old Simplex Torpedo Tourer sells for £4m

There are rare cars, and then there are unicorns. And this 1921 motor is certainly the latter. It’s a Simplex, a US motor brand that only existed between ... read more

Plan to raise pension age should be delayed as life expectancy is stalling

Plan to put state pension age up to 68 should be delayed amid fears that life expectancy is stalling, ministers are told By Kumail Jaffer Published: 00:01 GMT, ... read more

How Impax Environmental Markets invests: We speak to Jon Forster

INVESTING SHOW: How Impax Environmental Markets invests in companies that can help the planet – and made a 311% return in a decade By This Is Money Publis... read more

How do I find manufacturers in China? BANK ON DAVE replies

I want to start a business that most likely requires the products, which will be plastic, to be manufactured in China or elsewhere in the Far East. How do I go ... read more

Why the FTSE 250 could outperform the FTSE 100 in 2023

Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor explains why the FTSE 250 could outperform the FTSE 100 in 2023  Victoria Scholar is head of investment at Interactive... read more

Government attacked over Universal Credit state pension shambles

Government attacked in Parliament after This is Money probe uncovers state pension shambles for Universal Credit claimants System meant to update NI credits aut... read more

Car insurance prices rise by 11% for new customers: How to get cheaper cover

Drivers are paying 11 per cent more for new car insurance, taking the average yearly premium to £500, insurer figures reveal.  Motorists taking out cover with... read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Bailey beats the retreat on recession figures

ALEX BRUMMER: Bailey beats the retreat after his gloom and doom predictions for the UK economy By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:23 GMT, 2 Februa... read more

MARKET REPORT: JD Sports to open 1,750 stores within five years

Shares in JD Sports soared after the ‘King of Trainers’ unveiled significant global expansion plans. JD said it would spend nearly £3billion opening as man... read more

Trump’s Scottish golf courses pocket £4m of furlough handouts

Donald Trump’s Scottish golf courses pocket £4m of furlough handouts during the pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:18 GMT, ... read more

Short-seller attack wipes $100bn off the value of India’s Adani Group

The $100bn market rout: That’s the amount wiped off the value of Indian conglomerate Adani Group after attack by short-seller By Emily Hawkins For The Dai... read more

Superdry chief Julian Dunkerton rules out takeover bid… for now 

Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton insists he has no plans to take the fashion firm private… for now By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:1... read more

U-turn for Natwest boss Alison Rose as she agrees to appear before MPs

U-turn for Natwest boss Alison Rose as she agrees to appear before MPs to give evidence on savings rates By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22... read more

China lockdowns take toll on Apple as profits fall short of forecasts

Lockdowns in China take toll on Apple as profits fall short of forecasts for first time in seven years By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 22:14 GMT... read more

Pound slips against the dollar as interest rates ‘near peak’: 

Pound slides as interest rates ‘near peak’: Sterling slips by more than a cent against the US dollar By John-Paul Ford Rojas For The Daily Mail Publ... read more

Amazon rakes in £120bn in 3 months but racks up a £2.2bn loss

Amazon rakes in £120bn in 3 months… but shares knocked after tech giant racks up a £2.2bn loss as soaring costs wipe out profits By Leah Montebello For ... read more

Cars that won’t let you down! Reliability has never been more important

Many motorists buying or leasing cars have a significant checklist — which starts with their budget. Good looks, road presence and performance are also up the... read more

Banks put up savings interest rates following base rate rise

Base rate bounce: Chase, Tandem and Newcastle BS raise easy-access savings rates following Bank of England’s rise Tandem ups rate on its instant access sa... read more

Nissan Max-Out is a vision for an electric convertible sports car 

Nissan has just taken the wraps off its latest concept electric vehicle – and it certainly looks different. Called the Max-Out, it’s the Japanese fi... read more

NCC Group to cut more than 100 jobs following slowdown in trade

NCC Group to cut more than 100 jobs as tech sector slowdown rocks FTSE 250 cybersecurity business NCC Group declared that around 7% of its workforce would be ma... read more

How high will UK interest rates go?

The Bank of England raised interest rates again today even as it forecast inflation would drop to 3 per cent by the start of next year. The Monetary Policy Comm... read more

One-off Bugatti Chiron Profilée becomes most valuable new car sold at auction

When you hear of ultra-expensive car auction sales you rightly think of vintage, classic or collectible older vehicles. But not this one. That’s because a... read more

Mortgage calculator: How much will interest rate rise cost you?

The Bank of England is raising interest rates and this has driven up mortgage rates – our calculator lets you work out what this could cost you. The lates... read more