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What are ‘thematic’ funds and could you profit with your Isa?

Blue sky thinking about the ideas destined to become big money spinners is among the most creative – and exciting – aspects of investing. Predicting... read more

Why has my state pension gone up by 1.6% instead of 2.5% this year?

I have just received notification of my weekly amount of state pension for this year, albeit 3 weeks after the date at the top of the letter!! My husband died f... read more

Can I store my solar power and use it later so it doesn’t go to waste?

Solar panels are a popular option for those looking to become more environmentally-friendly and save money on their energy bills in the long run. However, many ... read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Time to bank on Britcoin?

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Time to bank on Britcoin? It would be a significant development in the history of the pound in our pocket – or in our digital wallet Brit... read more

GSK boss Emma Walmsley bids to defy raid by Elliott

GlaxoSmithKline boss Emma Walmsley will defend drugs giant’s strategy as she seeks to head off a raid by ‘vulture lord’ of Wall Street Walmsle... read more

Britain’s economy set for its best year of growth since WW2

Experts at EY Item Club predict Britain’s economy is on course for its best year of growth since WW2 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: ... read more

Tate & Lyle preparing for a breakup of its primary products division

Tate & Lyle preparing for a breakup and sale of its primary products division – the biggest source of sales By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter ... read more

Neil Woodford poised to set up new venture in Cayman Islands

Disgraced fund manager Neil Woodford could set up new venture in notorious tax haven of Cayman Islands By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:5... read more

Mangled classic Jaguar set to sell for £10k – but could be worth £250k

We’ve seen plenty of classic car restoration jobs in our time, but the salvage project facing the winning bidder of this particular auction item is undoub... read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: US Solar Fund a bright prospect

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: US Solar Fund should benefit from governments’ increased support for all things environmental By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on S... read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Foresight Group aims for sustainable profits

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Climate action movement is gaining momentum and Foresight Group is a Green fund aiming to make profits sustainable too By Joanne Hart, Financi... read more

MIDDLEFIELD CANADIAN INCOME TRUST: Pays 5% dividend

MIDDLEFIELD CANADIAN INCOME TRUST: The gem that pays a 5% dividend By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 1... read more

If you want to invest in the High Street, check out Primark’s queue

Two weeks on from the latest step taken in lockdown easing and it seems the country has acquired an insatiable appetite for consuming pints of beer outside and ... read more

The search is on to find the best children’s personal finance teachers

Interactive Investor launching Personal Finance Teacher of the Year Awards to recognise those who are finding best ways to teach children about money By Rachel ... read more

Returns of up to 37% from wine – that is a vintage year!

Drinking to success: The amount of fine wine traded last year, rather than consumed, was up 70 per cent on 2019 It is time to raise a glass to the future. And ... read more

Key ways to challenge the spiralling cost of council tax bills

Local authorities increase council tax bills by up to 5%, but some households can mitigate impact by challenging them or applying for discounts By Toby Walne, F... read more

Mo Chaudry shares the secrets of his success with ME AND MY MONEY

Entrepreneur Mo Chaudry would tax online companies and reduce the bill for high street retailers if he were made Chancellor of the Exchequer.  Chaudry, 60, who... read more

You can change a loved one’s will AFTER they die to help family

Increasing number of families changing wills of loved ones after they die in order to help younger family members whose finances have been hit by Covid By Rache... read more

Protect cash by law – or it could be history in months

NOT all news on access to cash falls into the ‘bad news’ category.  Six days ago, there was a victory when a proposed amendment to a Bill passing t... read more

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Will Woodford investors see payout?

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: When will Woodford investors see a payout? Government not inclined to compensate them for the losses they have suffered By Jeff Prestridge for ... read more

Save hundreds of pounds a year on shopping with one click!

Save hundreds of pounds a year on shopping with one click! Use cashback websites to cut your costs By Dan Moore, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, ... read more

AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot ‘can run firm from anywhere’

One of AstraZeneca’s most senior bosses defends chief executive’s decision to run British pharma giant from Australia as it rolls out Covid jab By A... read more

Chris Leslie has new job…as debt collector chasing Covid loans

As Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and trustee of two debt advice charities, Chris Leslie spent years trying to protect vulnerable borrowers from the tactics... read more

HAMISH MCRAE: Will Joe Biden trigger tax rise here?

HAMISH MCRAE: If ever we wanted a reminder that what happens in the US affects rest of us, fallout from Biden’s tax plan was as good a lesson as any By Ha... read more