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Salary sacrifice raid is 'bad news for Britain', Aviva boss warns ReevesAviva chief exec Amanda Blanc (pictured) said the Chancellor should 'think very carefully' before launching a raid on workplace salary sacrifice schemes.
Tech stocks tumble amid fears of an AI bubble and sticky interest ratesNew York's tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped by more than 2% while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones each lost more than 1.5% in value.
Ineos to axe hundreds of jobs as Trump tariffs send car sales veering of courseIneos Automotive, which employs 1,700 people across the world, has been grappling with a big debt pile as well as Donald Trump's tariffs on imports into the US.
Scandal-hit homeless landlord Home REIT sells most of its properties in £123m dealThe company, which is scrambling to reduce its debt pile, said it had struck an agreement with Patron Capital to offload 700 of the 853 properties on its books for £123m.
UK sparks nuclear ambition: Miliband is right to embrace Rolls-Royce's new mini reactors, says ALEX BRUMMERUS economic imperialism is going too far. It is enough that the British car, pharma, steel, and other industries have been hit by Trump's mercantilism.
China's latest £30k family car: Omoda 7 is an affordable SUV that arrives in Britain in a matter of weeksOmoda, sub-brand of Chinese car giant Chery, is bringing its 7 mid-size SUV to the UK early next year. For under £30k it offers five-seater practicality and premium tech.
London Congestion Charge hiked to £18 from January and Sadiq Khan will force EV drivers to pay up for the first time tooDrivers in Central London will be required to fork out £18 per day from 2 January 2026 when the charge increases from £15, Transport for London announced on Thursday.
Rightmove faces '£1bn lawsuit' as estate agents claim say it is ripping them offRightmove is facing legal action from estate agents who claim online property portal is charging them excessive and unfair fees for listing homes.
Tiktok shopping is booming: We go behind the scenes with 24-year-old entrepreneur selling MILLIONS worth of productsJoe Yates' company Somerce specialises in live shopping on Tiktok - a bit like QVC, but for the internet age. He employs 40 people and works with household names.
Ford extends hands-free driving system to four new models allowing thousands of cars on Britain's roads to steer themselves on motorwaysMore Ford car owners from next year will get to experience - legally - driving along a motorway without having to place their hands on the steering wheel.
Rolls-Royce eyes profit boost from SMR nuclear contract as US is 'disappointed' by snubUS ambassador Warren Stephens published a statement claiming Britain should choose 'a different path' in Wales.
Aviva sees sharp rise in equity release and annuity salesAviva shares fell on Thursday after the insurer's third quarter performance fell short of expectations despite a sharp rise in equity release and annuity sales.
Almost half begin investing because they want to beat returns on cash, as young people pile into ETFsInvestment giant Blackrock says further financial education is key to encouraging more of the public to invest - one of the aims of Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.
One in five top start-ups could exit Britain within three years, Virgin Media O2 warnsUnless radical action is taken at Government level, one in five of the fast-growing firms surveyed said they would exit Britain within three years, survey findings revealed.
Peugeot Polygon is a radical small concept car with many sides and a SQUARE steering wheelPeugeot has revealed its new Polygon Concept car and the tiny EV has a Hypersquare steering wheel and is built for personalisation. Here's everything we know so far....
Burberry hails 'green shoots' of recovery as sales return to growthBurberry has seen shop sales return to growth for the first time in nearly two years as the luxury brand's turnaround mission starts to bear fruit.
Family quoted £20,000 for four tickets to Dubai in half term - one way! After BA cancelled their flightAdam Smith (pictured with son Jude, seven) and his family ended up missing out on a night in Dubai after British Airways cancelled their flights.
Tax hikes will kneecap economic growth next year, Reeves warnedBritain could be set for a sharp slowdown in economic growth next year as the country braces for another bruising Budget in two weeks' time.
Why the cost of YOUR Uber is going up: Labour's 'taxi tax' could send fares soaring with 20% VAT hikeBosses at Uber, Bolt and Veezu - the biggest private vehicle hire apps in the UK - have written to Rachel Reeves urging her not to introduce the tax.
Cost of moving house surges 27% in a year thanks to stamp duty hikePeople buying and selling property across England now have to fork out around £17,831 in upfront expenses, up from closer to £14,000 a year ago.
Big banks are even abandoning affluent high streets: LUCY EVANS visits a Nationwide branch to find out why its keeping them open until 2030In many respects, Wokingham has a model high street. Unlike countless other town centres, there are few boarded up shops with 'to let' signs emblazoned on the windows.
Under 35s hit hardest by scams as nearly half lose money in the past yearYoung adults are hit harder by pernicious scams than older generations, new data reveals.
LoveHolidays cancelled my family's flights home from Turkey after email mix-up: CRANE ON THE CASEFour days into the holiday, I received an email out of the blue from Love Holidays with an offer to extend the trip. I thought I had declined, but our flight home was cancelled.
As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our financesPeople are living longer - and as a result pensioners are finding that they need to fund longer retirements than ever before.
Jobs bloodbath shows why it's more important than ever to build up an emergency fund - four steps to do itSavings experts are warning it is now more important than ever to build up an emergency financial buffer following signs of a weakening jobs market.
Budget blues put housing market on ice: Estate agents warn of a 'notable' slowdown as buyers await clarityBuyer demand, sales and instructions to put new properties on the market have all slowed as households await clarity over taxes.
Nationwide points the way to a revival of branch banking, says ALEX BRUMMERMaybe it's time for Debbie Crosbie, the chief executive of Nationwide, to be parachuted into one of the London listed high street banks.
What you MUST do in the next 14 days to stop Rachel Reeves' Budget wrecking your finances. Time's very short, says money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE. Act now or lose outNow is the moment to ensure your household finances and long-term investments are sufficiently robust to withstand Rachel Reeves' attack.
Government drafts in the MILITARY to clear the nation's driving test backlogDefence driving examiners next year will be deployed to test centres in England with the longest waiting times to conduct an additional 6,500 practical driving tests per month.
Is the Government finally getting a grasp on the pothole epidemic? Road surface improvements are up 15%Motorists fed up of slaloming through a minefield of potholes on Britain's roads could see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Comeback of the car clocking crisis: Some motors have up to 300k miles wiped from their history with the spawn of new 'undetectable' devices'Clocking' is an issue many drivers think disappeared in the 1990s. But an increase in availability of new 'mileage blocking' devices has seen it make an unwanted return.
Royal Mint launches limited edition yellow gold sovereign coins for £1,200The Royal Mint is setting the gold world alight with the reintroduction of the traditional yellow gold Sovereign, a move that is set to send collectors, historians and investors into a state of excitement.
With choppy waves washing over markets, is it time to call for a lifeboat named diversification? INVESTING ANALYSTIn this column, William Heathcoat Amory, managing partner at Kepler Partners explains the benefits of a properly diversified portfolio.
What Reeves's tax rises mean for YOU: We reveal how different earners will be stung in the Budget grabWorkers, pensioners and landlords are bracing themselves for swingeing tax increases as Rachel Reeves plans her Budget on November 26.
SIMON LAMBERT: Why Rachel Reeves' Budget may spell bad news for your pay packet - the income tax hike explainedThe budget is coming up and the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, needs to balance Britain's books. That could spell bad news for your pay packet.
The case for Britain's AI pioneers amid tech 'bubble' warningsThe global AI boom rumbles on and big tech valuations continue to soar, even as the Bank of England and major finance figures voice anxieties about a potential stock market bubble.
'We can't tax ourselves to victory': Fuller's boss pleads for Chancellor to spare pubs in BudgetSimon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller's, said he was 'frustrated' by the lack of clarity and wants Reeves to avoid imposing 'further punitive financial measures' in this month's Autumn Budget .
Borrowing costs spike higher as Labour turmoil rattles bond marketsThe yield on UK gilts edged up as international investors demanded a higher rate of return for lending to the government.
Nationwide promises to keep ALL branches open until at least 2030 in boost to high streetsNationwide Building Society has today vowed to keep its entire branch network open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of closures from rivals.
Hargreaves Lansdown launches a 4.55% cash Isa: How does this new best buy compare with rivals?Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a cash Isa paying a top rate. The rate is straightforward, with no limited bonuses to faff around with - how does it compare with rivals?
The great pension lump sum farce: We reveal shock new move that's enraged pensionersPension tax free lump sums are safe after the Treasury ruled out an attack on the perk in the Budget. But it could have come too late for many savers.
Think maxing out in Premium Bonds is daft? Reeves' looming Isa raid might change your mind, says SYLVIA MORRISGrowing numbers of savers are stuffing the maximum amount permitted into Premium Bonds - and on the face of it, that seems like a crazy thing to do.
The part-time jobs that are perfect for pensioners: After fears of a Budget bloodbath, experts reveal the low-commitment lucrative posts that add up to £6,500 a year - or moreEarning a bit of extra money can make a big difference to your retirement income. If you can earn £125 a week, that's £6,500 a year
IG is giving new investors up to £200 of free shares: Is it worth signing up?IG has extended its free shares offer, but is it any good? You could get up to £200 worth of shares - but there's a catch that means the full value is reserved for a lucky few.
Three in four wealthy families HAVEN'T given away money to ease inheritance tax burdenEven though 51% of those polled are most concerned about inheritance tax changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, just 15% have accelerated gifting in the past year.
Drive like royalty! Bentley used to chauffeur King Charles is set to sell at auction for £100,000The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne, used by the Monarch for multiple official engagements when he was the Prince of Wales, is predicted to fetch between £80,000 to £100,000
We were fined $500 for smoking in our hotel room - but we have never smoked! SALLY SORTS ITAs a 60th birthday gift my husband organised a trip for our family to New York, booking three rooms at the West House Hotel in February 2025.
My neighbour's New Year fireworks terrify my cats - can I force them to stop? DEAN DUNHAM repliesMy neighbours love to set off fireworks, but it scares my two cats. If previous years are anything to go by, they will set them off on New Year's Eve.
DEBBIE CROSBIE: Keeping Nationwide branches open isn't just business - it's a statement of valuesWhen Nationwide acquired Virgin Money a year ago, we didn't do what most companies do - close branches to cut costs. We did the opposite.
Fraudsters using dodgy firesticks to steal illegal streamers' financial informationDodgy fire sticks promise to save users money on subscriptions, but come with hidden risks that can leave people further out of pocket than if they paid for the services legitimately.
The madness of fiscal rules: Reeves's obsession is holding business back, says ALEX BRUMMERRachel Reeves is so intent on being the Iron Chancellor that the whole focus of her troubled 17-months at the Treasury has been about fiscal policy.
When John moved into a care home he trusted his granddaughter with power of attorney but instead of paying for his toiletries and fees she stole £71,600. Now experts warn abuse by friends, families and carers is an epidemic...What's most sickening about the fraud carried out by Madeline Shaw isn't the enormous amount she stole - £71,600 - or even that her victim was elderly and frail. It's that the victim was her own grandfather.
Chancellor 'rules out' cut to pension tax-free lump sum - but it's too late for savers who already pulled out fundsThe Treasury's confirmation that the lump sum will remain fixed comes after months of speculation that the limit, as well as tax relief on pensions, could be at risk.
Could the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 by Christmas.. or will the Budget scupper its rally?The FTSE 100 has hit a new record high, fuelling speculation that it will hit 10,000 by the end of the year or even sooner.
Santander is giving new customers £200 for switching - but will you get the cash in time for Christmas?Santander joins a troupe of banks currently offering an incentive for switching. These boosts can give your finances a welcome bump, with little work required from you.
Collided with an animal on the road? Do you know which ones you legally need to report to police?Hitting an animal on the road can be a frightening as well as upsetting ordeal. But do you know when animals you are legally obliged to report to police?
Rachel Reeves' last Budget to blame for 'deeply worrying' unemployment spike, says jobs expertIt does not take a genius to work out that raising the amount of National Insurance employers have to pay would lead to unemployment going up, writes the HR specialist.
Silver prices soaring: The 'forgotten metal' suddenly outshining gold - DAN HATFIELD on why your old jewellery could be a cash windfallWhile gold has climbed a very massive 35.6% in the last six months… silver has almost doubled that, soaring an extraordinary 65.4%.
FSCS protection: How your savings, investments and pension are kept safeRecent history has seen various problems with banks, but the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - FSCS - protects the money you hold with each licensed bank.
Getting a Christmas bonus? Here are six ways to make the money work harder for youAfter you've treated yourself to something nice, your Christmas bonus could be the starting point for achieving your longer-term goals.
Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cutAs many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.
Five major mortgage lenders to cut ratesThe move comes as traders forecast a Bank of England cut in December but economists are divided over how far rates will fall beyond that.
Young drivers falling for this online scam are losing £2,000 on average to fraudstersAviva said motorists aged 17 to 25 are the primary target of scam artists selling fake policies via social media.
Why comedian Marcus Brigstocke spent 'silly money' buying the same motorhome TWICEBrigstocke, 52, explained that his beloved motorhome, which he used for touring, had been stolen in broad daylight from outside his house in South London.
I'm caught in a tax free pension lump sum backlog: Will I get my £125,000 before the Budget?I have a Sipp with Hargreaves Lansdown and want to take a tax-free lump sum before the Budget. I started the process on 3 November.
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The death of the country house? Buyers no longer want lavish rural pads... and they're selling for a bargainOff the record, estate agents describe a market devoid of buyers. Home sellers left waiting in faint hope not just for an offer, but for a single viewing.
Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson: How I became a board game entrepreneurEdmondson is the Radio 1 DJ hosting a new Daily Mail podcast about celebrity money. Here he opens up on his own finances
British Gas boss blasts regulator as it takes on 23,000 customers from collapsed rival Tomato EnergyThe boss of British Gas owner Centrica has warned more energy suppliers could implode as his firm takes on over 20,000 customers from a stricken rival.
Investors shrug off bubble fears and double down on AI infrastructure and cryptoRetail investors continued to pile into cryptocurrencies and AI infrastructure stocks in October, buying the dip amid weak digital asset performance and bubble fears.
Boost for savers as Bank of England raises FSCS savings protection limit to £110,000In a major boost for millions of savers, the Bank of England is expected to confirm that the deposit guarantee limit will increase from £85,000 to £110,000.
I want to save for my children's education: Should I invest and what are the rules?Is investing a good choice when building a pot for a child's education fees, or is cash safer? We ask a personal finance expert.
I was so proud when my daughter got a Saturday job... this is what you must teach your children about moneyAnyone who witnessed my joyous reaction when hearing my daughter had bagged her first job would have assumed it was I who got the gig.
Sales of frozen food spike as freezer-friendly croissants and broccoli top cost-conscious shoppers' listsSales at Ocado show sales of frozen products are up 18 per cent year-on-year, with almost half of all adults buying more over the past year, with younger shoppers leading the charge.
Radical plan floated to increase state pension age by ONE year every decadeThe qualifying age is currently 66 and is already set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, but a Government review is under way to decide further increases.
Britain's BIGGEST house price winners: Areas where prices have surged 70% in 20 yearsAreas in London and Greater Manchester topped the list of locations which have seen super-sized price rises, according to estate agent Savills.
Never mind the B*****, here's the other financial stuff: This is Money podcastThe team take a breather from talking about Rachel Reeves and the endless cycle of madness that is the Budget 2025 build up to discuss the other important money matters.
Rachel Reeves may now cut cash Isa allowance to £12,000The Treasury has been floating the idea of cutting the tax-free savings allowance down from the current £20,000 in the Budget on 26 November.
NS&I launches new fixed rate bonds paying more than 4% with a one-year fix having the best rate - is it worth opening?National Savings and Investments has launched a range of fixed-rate bonds with boosted interest rates for those wanting to lock their money away for a better return.
Best stocks and shares Isas: Compare the top providersInvesting in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.
Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for youChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
As young people struggle for jobs in the UK, Dubai offers graduate scheme and chance of a tax-free salaryBritish graduates are being offered an opportunity to get a graduate job in Dubai - though getting accepted could be easier said than done.
Why are investors worried about a crash while stock markets are hitting record highs?Richard Hunter, head of markets, at Interactive Investor, joins This is Money's Simon Lambert to discuss the main things triggering concerns over a crash.
We became accidental landlords but now want to sell up - how do we work out our CGT bill?We jointly own our old home after a disaster when buyers pulled out and we took a bridging loan to buy our next house. We let it for two years and now wish to sell.
Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top dealsWe pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November's Budget.
50 of the best funds and investment trusts: Our experts reveal their top ideasWe asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.
Bentley's new £350k Supersports is a woke-free zone as British luxury brand ditches electric plansBosses say it marks 'a return to Bentley making more extreme cars' providing 'scintillating' performance adding: 'The changes yield the highest power density of any Bentley engine.'
NS&I digital revamp is four years late and £1.3BILLION over budget, report findsThe Treasury-backed bank underestimated the scale of the challenge it has faced in digitally transforming NS&I.
How to complain if your Christmas parcel is lost, late or stolen (and why you shouldn't leave them with a neighbour)Shoppers can get a refund if their parcel doesn't arrive when, or in the condition, it was expected - but it helps to know these tricks.
Date landlords will be banned from handing out 'no fault' evictions is revealedThe Government has today announced the date that the long-awaited Renters' Rights Act will come into force.
Young's boss tells Reeves 'we need certainty and a growth plan'Pub group Young's will take a 'cautious' approach to future potential price hikes as a sharp rise in food costs exacerbates severe cost pressures facing UK hospitality.
Avon cashes in on rising global defence budgets and fears over Russian chemical weaponsAvon, which went public in 1949 after supplying gas masks during the Second World War, said sales rose 14.1% to £239.4m in the year to September 30
Sonder goes bust: If you had a hotel booking, this is how to claim a refundCustomers could get their money back from their card provider or insurer, but not all of them will be able to make a claim.
The best paid jobs... and careers that saw the biggest pay rises this year: See how you compareOur exclusive analysis of official ONS data reveals which occupations far exceeded the average pay rise, with some scoring growth into the double-digit percentages.
BAE warns US government shutdown could derail booming salesBritish defence giant BAE systems has warned a prolonged shutdown of the US government could hinder booming trade, as military spending continues to grow globally.
Back first-time buyers, housebuilder Taylor Wimpey urges Government as Budget anxiety hits salesHousebuilder Taylor Wimpey has echoed calls for the Government to bolster support for buyers as weak affordability and Budget anxiety weigh on home sales.
Pound and gilt yields slide as gloomy unemployment figures bolster hopes of a Christmas rate cutUnemployment rose to 5% in the three months to September, the Office for National Statistics said, higher than the 4.9% expected by markets.
I don't know if it's a bubble or not, says SoftBank as it sells entire £4.4bn Nvidia stakeSoftbank, led by chief exec Masayoshi Son (pictured), has sold all its 32.1m shares in Nvidia amid growing anxiety over sky-high valuations.
FTSE 100 a whisker away from 10,000: London blue-chip index tipped to smash historic barrier 'within days'In another upbeat session for investors, London's blue-chip index topped 9900 for the first time before ending the day up 1.2% at 9899.6.
Heathrow records busiest October on record thanks to 'bumper half-term' as its runways near full capacityThe airport said 7.4m passengers passed through its four terminals last month. The hub noted a surge in demand for flights to European cities.
The great public-private pay divide: State employees scoop bumper deals as the rest of the workforce feels the pinchPublic sector workers are enjoying bumper pay deals at taxpayers' expense even as their private sector counterparts face a tightening squeeze.
Men bear brunt of jobs bloodbath as number out of work tops one million for first time in a decadeOfficial figures showed the jobless rate among men climbed to 5.4 per cent in the three months to September, up from 4.2 per cent when Labour came to power last summer.
Princes Group eyes takeover targets as London debut bolsters 'firepower'Tinned tuna giant Princes Group is looking at acquiring other businesses after the firm's listing on the London Stock Exchange last week.
Wessex Water faces £11m levy over sewage and wastewater failuresOfwat said Wessex Water and its investors should brace themselves to fund a total enforcement package of £11m.
Insurers pay out £200m to support businesses hit by cyber attacksData from insurers revealed a 230 per cent year-on-year jump in the amount paid to support businesses with cyber attacks, £138million more than in 2023.
Soaring cost of meat and fish weighs on food giant Hilton as customers cut backShares in food sourcing, processing and packaging giant Hilton plunged on Tuesday as soaring prices continue to weigh on demand for meat and fish.
Footsie hits ANOTHER record high as it closes in on 10,000 mark for first timeOn another bumper session for investors, London's blue-chip index rose more than 100 points in early trading on Tuesday to a peak of 9897.
Grocery price inflation eases as supermarkets ramp up promotional dealsSupermarkets are ramping up promotional deals to lure in cost-conscious shoppers ahead of Christmas, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Learner finally passes driving theory test at 75th attempt having spent over £1,700 on feesWith each test costing £23, the candidate eventually succeeded last year having forked out a cumulative £1,725 on examination costs alone.
Vodafone hikes dividend for first time in eight years after Three UK tie-upVodafone has upgraded its annual outlook for both earnings and cash flow after the telecoms giant returned to top-line growth in Germany in the second quarter.
Warren Buffett 'going quiet' as Wall Street legend prepares to retireLegendary Wall Street investor Warren Buffett is finally stepping away from his annual must-read letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of his retirement.
Investors dump billions in shares ahead of Budget amid tax raid fearsUK-based investors have dumped billions of pounds worth of shares amid Budget tax fears - as London's new Lady Mayor urged Rachel Reeves not to damage growth.
Britain's television jewel ITV is under threat, warns ALEX BRUMMERSky is owned by Brian Roberts' US behemoth Comcast, so command and control would effectively pass to Philadelphia.
Housebuilder shares are sliding - consider hunting out some bargainsWill the Chancellor use her Budget to kick-start development and make home ownership more affordable? In which case, housebuilder shares could look like alluring bargains.
Diageo hires ex-Tesco boss in revival bid: Appointment of 'Drastic Dave' Lewis boosts sharesLewis, who served as Tesco CEO between 2014 and 2020, will be tasked with steering a turnaround of the Smirnoff vodka and Captain Morgan rum maker.
Shell ditches two North Sea windfarms in latest blow to Ed Miliband's net zero plansAny delay to the continued development of the two projects would be a serious setback for Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (pictured)..
A Drastic tonic for Diageo: New drinks boss should resist the urge to sell off heritage brands, says ALEX BRUMMERRarely do shares rise 5% on the appointment of a chief exec so the choice of 'Drastic' Dave Lewis as boss of Diageo raises expectations of a recovery.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Ofgem is letting down customersOn paper, it was supposed to ensure suppliers had enough capital to absorb future turmoil. But the regulator won't even publish a list of which companies fail its capital rules.
One in 25 used cars bought this summer were electric as second-hand EV market growsBritons snapped up 80,614 used EVs between July and September, the SMMT confirmed in its latest market report.
The truck Jeremy Clarkson couldn't kill returns as an EV: Toyota unveils electric version of its 'indestructible' vehicleFamous for surviving an extreme destruction test at the hands of Top Gear some 20 years ago, a ninth-generation example with electric power has been revealed.
Barclay family sells Littlewoods owner The Very Group to US private equityThe Barclay family has sold online retailer The Very Group to US private equity after more than 20 years of ownership.
SMALL CAP IDEA: UK equity trusts shake off gloom with double-digit returnsCapital continues to chase Silicon Valley valuations and the so-called 'Magnificent Seven' of US tech, but a quieter outperformance is unfolding much closer to home.
Punters 'ditching pubs' for fitness raves, says Applied Nutrition boss as protein sales soarApplied Nutrition boss Thomas Ryder said Brits are ditching clubs for fitness rave events.
How to plot your way through the inheritance tax minefield if you DON'T have childrenIf you're opposed to inheritance tax, you probably believe it's unfair to be forced to hand over hard-earned wealth to an undeserving Government.
GOLDEN PROSPECT PRECIOUS METALS: Investors may truly be sitting on a gold mineShares have risen by more than 140 per cent this year, but the fund's investment managers are convinced there are more gains to come on the back of a resilient gold price.
How does salary sacrifice work and is this handy pension perk under threat in the Budget?Reeves looks set to cap the sum workers can pay into pensions via salary sacrifice without incurring national insurance contributions.
HAMISH MCRAE: Inflation timebomb is set to go off in the New YearI fear that inflation is much more deeply embedded than the Bank of England appreciates.
England's busiest property markets... and those where hardly ANYTHING is sellingA pretty market town in Leicestershire has been named the country's most active location for property sales.
Why is MoneyHelper ditching its useful directory of retirement financial advisers? STEVE WEBB repliesI'm concerned about the impact the closure of the Retirement Adviser Directory on 17 December will have on consumers looking for independent financial advice.
Burberry to be quizzed over pace of revivalJoshua Schulman has vowed to return the brand to 'timeless British luxury', with a renewed focus on outerwear such as its £1,900 check-print coats.
Labour 'leaving firms in dark' over workers' rights BillThe group said it would like to have seen 'more engagement' from the Government over the policy which threatens to add billions to costs at a time when many are already struggling.
Chancellor in hot water for silence on looming pensions raidA parliamentary petition calling for assurances that retirement pots will not be targeted in the Budget easily reached the 10,000 signatures needed to draw a response from the Government.
Primark goes global as parent firm mulls £10bn splitOwner Associated British Foods will announce in April whether its retail arm will be spun out into a new entity, say sources close to the issue.
As Sky boss DANA STRONG eyes ITV, she reveals the secret of her successFor Strong, an enticing prospect might be blending ITV's heritage in free-to-air broadcasting with Sky's subscription-based model.
Tech stocks lose £750bn as AI bubble fears mountNasdaq shares are down almost 12 per cent on the week. Analysts are concerned that the estimated £1.1 trillion being pumped into the AI sector this year will not pay off.
Rachel Reeves claims she wants to cut our bills but this is the hidden tax experts tell me is coming - and the fool behind it all: JEFF PRESTRIDGEThank goodness energy and climate secretary Ed Miliband is out of the country for a while, heading up the UK's delegation at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
Everything you need to know about the stock market crash... and how to protect your moneyHistory tells us that, over the long term, the stock market tends to rise - but also that there will be dips along the way.
House prices hit new record high of nearly £300,000 says Halifax, as values rise at fastest pace since JanuaryHouse prices have hit a new record high after the biggest monthly jump since January, according to the latest figures from Halifax.
Applied Nutrition powers up with £30m profitSales are forecast to have risen to £106 million from £86 million last year, according to data platform Refinitiv.
Pfizer wins £7.7bn bidding war for fat jab drug firmNovo gatecrashed the takeover deal between Pfizer and Metsera. But the US giant appears to have won the battle as Metsera says its board will unanimously recommend Pfizer's offer.
Vulnerable Diageo could be forced to spin off GuinnessThe UK-listed drinks giant suffered a sell-off after a bleak trading update. Its latest woes are likely to see activist investors pile in and call for big changes, City sources told us.
Britain weeks away from sealing blockbuster trade deal with GulfA source close to the discussions told us that the talks were now 'past the point where there would be any major deal-breakers' that could derail them at the last moment.
I've warned about the stock market crash. It's coming... but these are the shares I won't ditch - and how you can survive the slump: ALEX BRUMMERAt times during my childhood in the Brighton area, I came to believe that my parents' lives were governed by the Aussie stock market.
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey sounds alarm over jobs ahead of BudgetBank of England governor Andrew Bailey has sounded a pre-Budget warning over jobs as he revealed that 'a lot of companies talk to me about reducing their hiring'.
Sky plots ITV break-up bid that could transform UK televisionThe 'preliminary discussions' would involve the sale of ITV's media and entertainment arm to Sky, which is owned by US giant Comcast.
Transatlantic troubles wipe £2bn off IAG's valueShares in International Airlines Group slumped 11.6 per cent to 366.2p after reporting lower demand for economy-class seats over the popular summer months.
The Best Cars of the Year have been namedOverall champion was the electric Renault 4 (pictured), which also won best EV. Renault was also judged best car company.
Rats are making your car insurance premiums more expensiveInsurer Aviva said it dealt with 28% more motor claims involving rodent damage in 2024 than 2023. And it's between December and January when incidents spike.
The house I want to buy has already been reduced: Can I make an even LOWER offer?Given the current market, how long it's been up for sale and possible changes to property taxes in the Autumn Budget, what would be a sensible offer?
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