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My builder wants a job paid cash-in-hand – is that legal?

Britons finding it harder to withdraw money to pay builders who ask for cash Some banks won’t allow large cash withdrawals as part of anti fraud measures ... read more

Whitbread boosted by strong Premier Inn demand in Germany

Whitbread also operates the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurant chains  The firm’s turnover increased by 1% to £739m in the 13 weeks ending 30 May By... read more

Ashtead sees slowdown in revenue growth – is it set to ditch London listing for New York?

Revenue for the fourth quarter ending April 30, rose by 7% YOY to $2.63bn This was a 2% drop from the third quarter, which saw a 9% rise  By Daniel Fessahaye U... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Ashtead posts record profits; Whitbread’s UK sales flatline; SThree hit by challenging market

By This Is Money Updated: 09:29 BST, 18 June 2024 Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Ashtead Group, Whitbread, SThree, AstraZeneca, ... read more

Labour promises 350 banking hubs for towns where branches have shuttered

Some 6,000 bank branches have vanished from high streets since 2015 Hubs allow customers from many different banks to use services  Conservatives delivered 50 ... read more

Labour’s plans to boost workers’ pay risk pushing up mortgage bills, HSBC warns

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 22:01 BST, 17 June 2024 Experts have warned that Labour’s ambition to boost workers’ pay risks stoking inflation – meanin... read more

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund buys £330m stake in Race Bank wind farm

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:01 BST, 17 June 2024 Green energy: Norway’s huge sovereign wealth fund has bought a 37.5% stake in R... read more

UBS to take £700m hit after pledge to pay back investors 90% of Greensill Capital losses

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 22:01 BST, 17 June 2024 Boss: Greensill Capital, led by financier Lex Greensill (pictured) collapsed in 2021 UBS will take a £... read more

Become an influencer with Brewdog founder: New app promises cash rewards

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:01 BST, 17 June 2024 New venture: James Watt and girlfriend former Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo Br... read more

London wins back crown from Paris: UK stock market biggest in Europe once again

By Hugo Duncan Updated: 22:01 BST, 17 June 2024 London has regained its crown as Europe’s biggest stock market after political turmoil in France sent shares i... read more

Hospitality firms offer UK staff relocation bonuses as they struggle to fill Brexit hiring gap, report claims

Caterer.com said 69% of hospitality firms are having difficulty recruiting staff Nearly two-thirds of hospitality companies are struggling to fill chef position... read more

Minimum wage rise leads to decline in summer jobs

Job postings for chefs were down by around a third, according to the REC The National Living Wage for 21-year-olds rose by 9.8% to £11.44ph in April  By Harry... read more

Drug company Hikma to buy parts of Danish rival in deal worth up to £146m

Denmark’s Xellia specialises in injectable antibiotics  London-listed Hikma will pay an initial $135million for parts of the firm  By Daniel Fessahaye U... read more

AstraZeneca lung cancer drug approved in the US

The firm also saw other chemotherapy treatment approved by FDA By Daniel Fessahaye Updated: 10:31 BST, 17 June 2024 AstraZeneca revealed that US Food and Drug A... read more

B&Q owner Kingfisher poaches British Land’s chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry

Bhavesh Mistry has been chief financial officer of British Land since July 2021 He previously held senior roles at Whitbread, Virgin Media and Anheuser-Busch By... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Kingfisher poaches British Land CFO; Hikma buys Xellia assets; AstraZeneca gains US approval

By This Is Money Updated: 08:37 BST, 17 June 2024 Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Kingfisher, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca,... read more

British manufacturers’ confidence at highest level in a decade as businesses hail ‘concrete signs’ of turnaround

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 00:05 BST, 17 June 2024 British manufacturers’ confidence is at its highest level in a decade as businesses hail ‘concrete... read more

Founder of aerospace technology group Melrose Industries set to list new firm on London’s junior stock market

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 June 2024 New venture: Simon Peckham The founder of aerospace technology group Melrose Industries is set to list a new ... read more

Parisian fashion brand with dresses flaunted by Pippa Middleton and Michelle Keegan posts steep losses

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 June 2024 A Parisian fashion brand with dresses flaunted by Pippa Middleton and Michelle Keegan has posted... read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: That’s cool… how cryogenics expert has formula to transform your funds

By Joanne Hart Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 June 2024 Quantum computing is a little like the Formula One of the technology world – faster, showier and a whole lot m... read more

Interest rate cut hopes scuppered by Election

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 June 2024 Hopes of a pre-election rate cut are set to be dashed this week as economists warn that lower borrowing costs... read more

Profits at Berkeley Group expected to dive by almost a tenth following slowdown in property market

By Francesca Washtell Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 June 2024 Profits at Berkeley Group are expected to dive by almost a tenth following the slowdown in the property m... read more

Hargreaves Lansdown founders hold keys in £4.7bn takeover battle

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 21:50 BST, 15 June 2024 It’s decision time for the would-be owners of Hargreaves Lansdown. A trio of private equity heavyweight... read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: World-leading technology could prove as influential as those industrial pioneers of yesteryear

By Joanne Hart Updated: 21:50 BST, 15 June 2024 When the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, Middlesbrough was known as Ironopolis – synonymous with iron... read more