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January is a time for change – and that means taking stock of our finances, says HELEN CRANE

January is a time for making decisions and changes – and that means taking stock of our finances, says HELEN CRANE By Helen Crane For ThisIsMoney.co.uk Pu... read more

MPs recommend 64mph motorway speed limit to reduce oil demand

MPs have released a new report listing a number of recommendations to reduce the nation’s reliance on oil – and it includes slashing speed limits an... read more

Retirees forced to go back to work as cost of living leaves thousands facing ‘painful’ decisions

Older people forced to delay retirement or go back to work as cost of living crisis leaves thousands facing ‘painful’ pension decisions Many are lea... read more

Four-bed cottage with separate tower rents for £90 a night and could be yours for £950,000

Writers’ retreat! Lancashire coastal cottage with separate tower – used by famous novelist and renting for £90 a night – could be yours for Â... read more

Greggs shrugs off strikes and cold weather to report £1.5bn in annual sales

Greggs shrugs off strikes and cold weather as strong Christmas trade lifts annual sales above £1.5bn The bakery chain revealed overall revenues climbed by 23% ... read more

What is a default pension fund and should you diversify?

Whenever you start a job, you are opted into your employer’s pension scheme unless you actively object. If you go along but take no further interest, your... read more

Catalytic converter thefts: Just 1% result in a criminal charge

Criminals stealing catalytic converters from petrol cars – and causing significant damage when doing so – are going unpunished with police forces ch... read more

Homes for sale spiked on Boxing Day, Rightmove says

New year, new home: Number of people putting their house up for sale jumped 46% on Boxing Day, according to Rightmove Boxing day house listings rose 46% accordi... read more

New car sales hit a 30-YEAR LOW: 1.61m registrations is worst since 1992

The UK recorded its worst year for car sales in 30 years in 2022, official figures have confirmed.  Sales of 1.61million motors last year is the lowest since 1... read more

Investors pulled a record £8.38bn from UK equity funds in 2022

UK equity fund outflows reached record levels last year, as global market turmoil weighed on investor confidence.  Investors pulled £8.38billion from UK-focus... read more

Electric car sales overtake diesels for the first time in 2022

Electric car sales overtake diesels for the first time in 2022 – but the charging network needed to keep them on the road is struggling to keep pace Batte... read more

Will mortgage rates go down in 2023? What house buyers and those remortgaging need to know

Last year was a turbulent one for mortgages, no more so than in the aftermath of then-Prime minister Liz Truss’ mini-Budget in September.  While mortgage... read more

Best savings accounts 2023: Easy-access, fixed terms and Isas

Anyone intending to either save more or kickstart a savings habit in 2023 should aim to earn the highest interest rate possible. Inflation is at a 40-year high,... read more

No-fault divorces: How do they work and how can couples best split their assets?

On the first working Monday of every New Year, divorce lawyers are inundated with enquiries from unhappily married couples. But while new ‘no fault’... read more

The top 10 best-selling new cars of 2022 have been REVEALED

The top 10 best-selling new cars of 2022 have been confirmed by official industry figures this morning – and it’s a British-made motor that topped t... read more

MARKET REPORT: London stocks edge higher despite commodity slump

The London stock market pressed higher yesterday despite a sharp sell-off in commodity-focused stocks. Following a strong start to the year on Tuesday, the FTSE... read more

MAGGIE PAGANO: Rishi must do more than spin yet more platitudes

The British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) quarterly economic survey is the biggest UK private sector report into business sentiment, one that takes soundings f... read more

Business confidence ‘worryingly low’ as Britain’s tax burden soars 

Business confidence remains ‘worryingly low’ amid concerns over inflation, interest rates and tax By John-Paul Ford Rojas For The Daily Mail Publish... read more

How Waze founder Uri Levine helps others navigate their way to success

Founding and then selling one of the world’s most successful start-ups would be enough for most people to retire happy.  But not serial entrepreneur Uri Levi... read more

BT signs deal to create world’s largest drone super-highway in the UK 

BT signs £5m deal with Altitude Angel to create the world’s largest drone super-highway in the UK By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22... read more

Wilko sees shake-up after homewares retailer secures £40m lifeline

Wilko founder’s granddaughter steps down as chairman after homewares retailer secures a £40m lifeline By Archie Mitchell For The Daily Mail Published: 21... read more

Morrisons in festive flop: Setback for private equity owners as rivals cash in

Morrisons in festive flop: Setback for supermarket’s private equity owners after shoppers flocked to rivals over Christmas By Archie Mitchell For The Dail... read more

Crispin Odey celebrates best year ever as European Inc fund soars 152%

Crispin Odey celebrates best year ever as the value of one of his hedge funds more than doubles By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 21:57 GMT, 4 Jan... read more

Blockbuster Avatar sequel makes a splash at Odeon 

Avatar sequel makes a splash at Odeon as more than a million Brits flock to the UK’s largest cinema chain By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Publis... read more