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MARKET REPORT: Footsie record-breaking bid knocked off course

The FTSE 100 missed the opportunity to reclaim its all-time high this week after turbulent trading and rocky results scuppered hopes.  The large-cap index gain... read more

UK consumer confidence drops to near-historic lows

UK consumer confidence drops to near-historic lows amid double-digit inflation and soaring energy prices GfK’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index fell by 4... read more

Do High St banks have a social responsibility? Strictly Business debate

More than a dozen years on, the UK banks have still not recovered from the financial crisis, let alone Covid – and their customers and shareholders are pa... read more

Tesla owners who missed price cuts by days won’t be compensated

Tesla owners who saw the price of their expensive electric cars slashed by up to £9,000 just days after taking delivery will not be compensated. An email seen ... read more

The Works shares dive as half-year losses climb more than tenfold

Retailer The Works sees shares dive as half-year losses climb more than tenfold amid surging wage costs The Works said losses for the six months ending 30 Octob... read more

Nationwide and Halifax cut mortgage interest rates by up to 0.2%

Nationwide and Halifax CUT mortgage interest rates: Is this the start of a ‘price war’ and will costs for borrowers continue to fall? Nationwide has... read more

You CAN get a better savings interest rate from your high street bank – here’s how

When it comes to savings rates, the big banks have been well and truly shamed by their smaller competitors this year. The gap between top savings rates of high ... read more

Cheap DIY home insulation: How to make your home warmer on a budget

UK residents live in some of the oldest, coldest, least-insulated properties in the whole world – and it’s costing us hundreds of pounds a year on o... read more

As the FTSE 100 nears record high, what does it mean for investors?

In isolation the FTSE 100’s performance last year might have disappointed investors given it ended the year where it started. But in the face of global volati... read more

Interest-only mortgages can reduce monthly payments – but what are the risks?

More than 1.4 million people face remortgaging to a much higher rate this year, as fixed deals locked in during periods of record-low interest come to an end. A... read more

Dealing with tons of leads? Here is how you can efficiently manage them

53% of marketing companies spend nearly half their budget generating leads. But with a lot of leads comes the problem of managing them efficiently. It’s a com... read more

VW’s £57k ID.Buzz wins What Car? of the Year 2023 despite cost-of-living crisis

The best brand new car you can buy is an electric take on an old van: VW’s ID.Buzz. It’s the time of year when motoring awards start getting handed ... read more

Soaring used car prices slow to a crawl as cost-of-living crisis takes grip

The soaring prices of second-hand cars are showing signs of slowing to a crawl, according to latest market data. After more than 30 consecutive months of rising... read more

Is the electric car revolution running out of juice?

We’re in the middle of a perfect storm for electric cars this week. Not only has a planned electric car battery factory in the North East gone bust, but rocke... read more

Unseasonably warm weather in the US puts the boot into Dr Martens 

Unseasonably warm weather and warehouse problems in the US put the boot into Dr Martens By Emily Hawkins For The Daily Mail Published: 22:17 GMT, 19 January 202... read more

Netflix founder Reed Hastings quits role as chief exec

Netflix founder Reed Hastings quits role as chief exec after posting better than expected quarterly figures By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 22:1... read more

Activist investor Cevian dumps its entire stake in Vodafone 

Cevian dumps its entire stake in Vodafone: Activist investor gives up on efforts to reform the telecoms giant after dismal share price run By Calum Muirhead For... read more

MARKET REPORT: Footsie falters amid fresh fears for the global economy

After a strong start to the year, hopes the FTSE 100 could hit a record high this week have cooled amid fresh worries the global economy is heading for a slowdo... read more

Landlord for the homeless Home Reit is forced to delay results AGAIN

Landlord for the homeless Home Reit is forced to delay results AGAIN as its auditor requests more time By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT... read more

Death of the mega deal as debt costs rocket 

Accountancy boss predicts the death of the corporate mega deal as debt costs rocket By John-paul Ford Rojas In Davos For The Daiy Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 19 ... read more

Lloyds Pharmacy to shut 237 branches putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Lloyds Pharmacy to shut 237 branches as the sector faces ‘more extreme pressures than ever before’ By Archie Mitchell For The Daily Mail Published: ... read more

ALEX BRUMMER: The USA’s looming debt crisis

USA’s looming debt crisis: Biden’s big spending has hit the ceiling… now the crunch time has arrived, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for th... read more

Mortgage calculator: How much can I afford to borrow?

Mortgage affordability calculator: How much you can borrow? By This Is Money Published: 17:55 GMT, 19 January 2023 | Updated: 17:55 GMT, 19 January 2023 Title g... read more

Events planner Informa enhances full-year outlook once more

Informa boosts full-year profit expectations again as events planner closes 2022 with strong showing The FTSE 100 company anticipates reporting full-year revenu... read more