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Number of people in poverty rises by 600,000 – including 300,000 children

The latest Government figures show an increase in absolute poverty numbers This happened despite cost of living payments meant to help ease the burden  Charity... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: CMA warns on Three-Vodafone merger; Spoon’s costs ease; Retail sales stagnate

By Live Commentary Updated: 09:00 GMT, 22 March 2024 The FTSE 100 is up 0.5 per cent in early trading. Among the companies with reports and trading updates toda... read more

Mail founder’s vintage Mercedes sells for a record £9.5 million – the most expensive antique vehicle ever auctioned

Mercedes Simplex 60 HP was built for Daily Mail founder Alfred Harmsworth 121-year-old vintage car set a record for priciest pre-1930s motor sold at auction  B... read more

Mobile customers could face higher bills with Three and Vodafone merger, watchdog warns

The £15billion Vodafone and Three merger creates UK’s largest mobile operator But the Competition and Markets Authority warns it may affect price and qua... read more

Why Financial Institutions Need To Implement Core Banking System

Processing daily operations across a bank’s multiple branches despite their location is a customer-friendly solution. No matter the offices’ locatio... read more

Unilever in talks with private equity to find buyer for ice cream business

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:03 GMT, 21 March 2024 Pudding politics: Ben & Jerry’s said it will stick to its woke agenda – ... read more

Nelson Peltz wins influential backing in Disney row ahead of a crunch vote next month

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:02 GMT, 21 March 2024 Power struggle: Nelson Peltz is seeking two seats on the- Disney board The power str... read more

Nationwide vows to keep all branches as it strikes deal to buy Virgin Money for £2.9bn

By Jessica Clark Updated: 22:02 GMT, 21 March 2024 Nationwide yesterday agreed a deal to buy Virgin Money for £2.9billion to create a lender with 25m customers... read more

‘Delusional’ crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried claims FTX traders suffered ‘zero’ harm

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:02 GMT, 21 March 2024 Guilty: Sam Bankman-Fried (pictured) will be sentenced next week  Disgraced Sam Ba... read more

Next hits record high as profits at the the fashion chain head towards £1bn mark

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:01 GMT, 21 March 2024 Profits up: Next said full-price sales are set to rise 2.5% as shoppers have more cash in their pockets due t... read more

UK defence giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to build Aussie nuclear subs

By Mark Shapland Updated: 22:00 GMT, 21 March 2024 Britain’s defence sector received a major boost after two industrial giants were chosen to build Australiaâ... read more

Reddit soars on its New York debut as float-starved investors pile in to the online forum

By Leah Montebello Updated: 22:00 GMT, 21 March 2024 Social media company Reddit soared on its New York debut Reddit soared on its New York debut as float-star... read more

How much does renting cost near you? Use our interactive tool to find out as rents climb 9% in a year

Use the ONS interactive map to track down average rental costs in your area  Struggling with rising rental costs? Email jane.denton@mailonline.co.uk  By Jane... read more

Games Workshop lifts dividend as Warhammer maker maintains momentum

The firm has declared dividends of £4.20 per share since the fiscal year began Games Workshop is famous for its Warhammer fantasy tabletop game series  By Har... read more

Ascential reveals £850m shareholder payout after £1.2bn Digital Commerce and WGSN disposals

FTSE 250 firm Ascential has seen its share price rise by over 20% in the last year  By Jane Denton Updated: 11:00 GMT, 21 March 2024 Ascential shares rose on T... read more

Nationwide will not ask members to vote on Virgin Money deal

The deal would create the UK’s second-biggest mortgages and savings provider  Nationwide thinks it would be impossible to allow its membership base a say... read more

The bank hub in a public toilet – bosses under fire over branch closures

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 09:33 GMT, 21 March 2024 Customers are suffering from ‘shameless and shameful’ treatment by banks as they close branches an... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: BoE expected to hold base rate; Nationwide and Virgin Money deal formalised; Next profits jump

By Live Commentary Updated: 08:16 GMT, 21 March 2024 The Bank of England will at midday publish its decision on the direction of interest rates, with markets ex... read more

I’m not a depraved super villain, says crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:02 GMT, 20 March 2024 Disgraced crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried has argued plans to put him behind bars... read more

Brewer Shepherd Neame toasts record sales as workers return to their offices – and then to the pub

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:01 GMT, 20 March 2024 Work drinks: Brewer Shepherd Neame said demand has been particularly strong in Londo... read more

Friends’ fashion brand Ro&Zo is 100th to join M&S as it targets younger shoppers

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:00 GMT, 20 March 2024 Partnership: Ro&Zo was created by Rosie Bowden and Zoe de Abreu (pictured) A fas... read more

Financial advisers are putting people’s retirement at risk, claims City watchdog

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:00 GMT, 20 March 2024 Back to basics: The FCA has written to chief execs, asking them to review and improv... read more

Growing Demand For Salesforce Developers In India?

In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in demand for Salesforce developers, propelled by the widespread adoption of Salesforce’s customer relationsh... read more

Fortifying Your Future: A Guide to Home Insurance

In today’s world, homeowner’s insurance is a necessity. Many things could go wrong and lead to the need to file an insurance claim. Without this pro... read more