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Diageo under the spotlight in Delhi police investigation

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 09:25 BST, 20 August 2024 Diageo is facing an anti-corruption investigation at its Indian business as problems mount for the Guinness ... read more

Beauty boss steps down from Estee Lauder

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 09:10 BST, 20 August 2024 Fabrizio Freda (pictured with actress Liz Hurley) will step down in June 2025 but c... read more

All you need to know as Chancellor Rachel Reeves says one million elderly people are ‘eligible to keep winter fuel cash’

By Martin Beckford Policy Editor Updated: 02:49 BST, 20 August 2024 Close to a million eligible pensioners could miss out on their £300 winter fuel payment, it... read more

Defence stocks fall on reports Germany will slash Ukraine support

By Mike Sheen Updated: 12:00 BST, 19 August 2024 London-listed defence stocks fell on Monday following reports that Germany is planning to slash military aid to... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Barratt waives CMA’s Redrow concerns; Ted Baker jobs at risk; Job vacancies rise again

By Live Commentary Updated: 08:00 BST, 19 August 2024 The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Barratt Deve... read more

Tips to Help Your Shipping Business Grow by 2025

The shipping industry is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for any business looking to thrive in this competitive landscape. With... read more

Job vacancies rise for first time this year as confidence grows among employers

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 00:05 BST, 19 August 2024 Job vacancies have risen for the first time this year as confidence grows among employers.  L... read more

Universal in talks with ministers about tax incentives as it looks to build multibillion-pound resort in Bedford

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2024 Universal is in talks with ministers about tax incentives as it looks to build a multibillion-... read more

Ted Baker to close all its remaining 31 stores immediately – putting more than 500 jobs at risk

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2024 Ted Baker will close all its remaining 31 stores tomorrow – putting more than 500 jobs at ri... read more

Markets brace as all eyes on Federal Reserve at Jackson Hole

World’s top central bankers gathering in Wyoming to discuss global economy Experts expect Fed’s Jerome Powell to signal cut in borrowing costs  It... read more

Home inheritance a thing of the past, says study from estate agency Hamptons

By Anne Ashworth Updated: 21:51 BST, 17 August 2024 For decades, inheriting a property has been one of the surest routes to financial security, thanks to soarin... read more

VistaJet launches £330m claim over alleged smear campaign

By Adam Luck Updated: 21:50 BST, 17 August 2024 A storm is brewing in the private jet sector over a £330 million court case that threatens to lay bare some of ... read more

New study finds that for women it is harder to screen out the demands of family life when working from home

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 21:50 BST, 17 August 2024 Hop on a conference call or take the children to school? For men working from home, the decision is l... read more

TONY HETHERINGTON: Debt collectors Lowell back to haunt reader after four years

Banned: Ryan Fraser ran Global Wine Exchange A serial scammer who specialises in cheating wine investors has been banned from acting as a director of a limited ... read more

PwC hit by £15m fine over London Capital & Finance fraud failings

By Mark Shapland Updated: 21:51 BST, 16 August 2024 PWC has been fined £15m for failing to warn of suspected fraud at London Capital & Finance (LCF). The a... read more

Are easyJet shares a buy at this depressed level?

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 August 2024 The shares of this £3.3billion member of the FTSE 100 have fallen by 13 per cent to 436p sinc... read more

Gold hits all-time high: Precious metal tops $2,500 an ounce for first time

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 August 2024 Gold prices have risen to an all-time high. The precious metal topped $2,500 an ounce for the ... read more

Economics professor set to join rate-setters at the Bank of England

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 August 2024 New appointment: Rachel Reeves confirmed that economics professor Alan Taylor will join the ni... read more

What does the latest inflation data mean for our finances for the rest of 2024? This is Money podcast

By This Is Money Updated: 16:04 BST, 16 August 2024 This week, the consumer prices index measure of inflation nudged higher to 2.2 per cent. But what does this ... read more

UK retail sales boosted by Euro 2024 and summer discounting

Retail sales increased by 0.5% last month, according to the latest ONS figures Sales were spearheaded by department stores and sports equipment shops  By Harry... read more

Bank of Mum and Dad to pay £30BILLION to help children buy homes in next three years

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. Quic... read more

Water firms slammed for poor customer service when supply cut off

Many customers in need were not given the right level of care by water firms By Sam Barker Updated: 09:14 BST, 16 August 2024 Water companies have been called o... read more

Offshore wind developer Orsted drops green ‘mega’ plant plans

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:06 BST, 15 August 2024 Blow: Orsted is the largest offshore wind developer The world’s largest offshore wind developer Orsted has... read more

New Starbucks boss lands bumper £88million pay package – and can work from the beach!

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:06 BST, 15 August 2024 Payday: Brian Niccol (pictured) is known as the ‘Messi of the restaurant industry The new Starbucks boss â... read more