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Digital driving licences arrive soon: Will physical ID still be valid?Digital driving licences are coming later this year, via a GOV.UK Wallet app aimed to make life easier. Here's what you need to know and how to get a digital licence.
Olga Polizzi is still going strong at her family's expanding Forte hotels empireOlga Polizzi says that she has always been defined in relation to her famous family. Feminists might object, but Polizzi is such a powerful force she can afford to take it lightly.
TONY HETHERINGTON: Gallery that had two disqualified directors on its staff is wound upArtwork Holdings used the name 'Yield Gallery' and advertised works by Banksy, Andy Warhol and Tracey Emin.
Could NatWest's family mortgage blast your adult children on to the housing ladder?If you dream of helping your child on to the property ladder but don't have buckets of cash then you might consider becoming a 'booster' on their mortgage application.
NEDGROUP GLOBAL STRATEGIC BOND FUND: The world's your oyster... if you think strategically about bondsThe fund, run by Alex Ralph and David Roberts, launched in January last year and returns of just under 7 per cent have been respectable.
In The Summertime has paid the bills of Mungo Jerry frontman RAY DORSET for 55 years!The hit went on to be No 1 in a further 25 countries, selling millions worldwide. It has been streamed more than 350 million times.
Britons saving 10% of income for a rainy dayMen who increased their savings this year added an extra £1,500, while women saved an additional £750 on average.
Chancellor compared to Brando's Godfather over strong-arm pension pushIt has emerged that Rachel Reeves could order schemes to invest their money in domestic deals if they did not 'voluntarily' bend to her will.
How Presidents profit from White House dealsA tame Republican-controlled Congress and defanged US Justice Department mean that so far, many of Trump's activities have passed by unchecked.
Food boss Sir Harry Solomon sells slice of Lola's CupcakesTalks with investors about the sale of Solomon's stake have been under way for a couple of months, sources say, with City broker Shore Capital understood to be handling the sale.
Look beyond Europe for growth, says HAMISH MCRAEThe EU has grown more slowly than other markets and it is very hard to see anything that will change that.
Donald Trump's US turmoil could make City great againFund managers at City firm JO Hambro said the value of US-listed firms could fall further as the President's tariffs batter the American economy and put the dollar under pressure.
Shell facing revolt over chief's 'excessive' pay packetPirc said the ratio of Sawan's pay to an average employee was 63 to 1.
Marks & Spencer set to raise dividend despite cyber chaosThe company will also reveal the estimated cost of the havoc wreaked on its systems, which saw hackers make off with customer data and effectively shut down its online business.
Award-winning Suzuki Swift hybrid a hit with 'young' driversSo popular is the hybrid that specialist under-17s driver-training company, Young Driver, recently took delivery of the first of its 170-strong fleet of new Swifts.
Bidding war for surgery firm Assura heats upAnalysts said that the PHP bid was the more attractive option for Assura shareholders. The tussle has seen both parties up their offers several times.
Ozempic boss axed in battle of the fat jabsThe shake-up follows Novo Nordisk's leading position in the fat jab market coming under threat.
M&S, Ocado and Waitrose are latest supermarkets to back British beefThey join Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and the Co-op in saying they will not compromise on their commitment to British farmers.
ALEX BRUMMER: UK must nurture big pharmaChancellor Rachel Reeves and the Government need to get real about the actual drivers of British prosperity.
Crypto loses its appeal as investors shun risky betsFigures from the Financial Conduct Authority show 2.3m, or 4.3 per cent of adults, owned crypto in May last year. That was down from 3.1m, or 5.8 per cent, in 2022.
New Twingo e-Tech details revealed - and the EV will cost £17,000Renault's confirmed its new sub-£17k Twingo EV, inspired by the 90s car, will be sold in the UK making it one of the cheapest electric cars when it arrives in 2026.
What red flags do you need to spot before you buy a home? This is Money podcastHow long did you take looking round your home before you put an offer in for it? The average prospective buyer spends just 43 minutes.
What would REALLY happen if you didn't buy a daily coffee and saved the money instead?Stop buying takeaway coffees and you might actually be able to save money, has been a comment thrown about regularly in the past decade.
Investors lose millions as scammers clone legitimate firms - and AI is making the ruse more convincingAlmost a quarter, 23%, of these scam attempts were successful, and consumers lost £2.7m as a result.
Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tablesThis is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.
What next for mortgage rates?The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals are below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
EU regulations are making small cars too expensive, according to bosses at two major manufacturersRenault CEO Luca de Meo (top) and Stellantis chairman John Elkann called for the EU to relax its regulatory grasp on small cars so that millions can afford to switch to new models.
Home buyers offered 100% mortgage: Who can get it and is it a good idea?The new mortgage means someone earning £40,000 a year could potentially buy a home worth £179,600 - even without any savings.
Pension credit fraud balloons resulting in overpayments hitting a record highFraud accounted for almost half of the overpayments, reaching its own record of £270m, increasing from £210m the previous year, the data showed.
US tariff cuts won't kick in for weeks: British firms left in the dark over when Trump's levies will finally be liftedBritain's car, steel and aluminium industries continue to face additional 25% levies despite the agreement sealed by Trump and Keir Starmer.
Three in five Britons with £10,000 hold 75% in cash - but is it wise to try to get them to invest?Many people are teetering on the brink of falling into debt reliance if they were to be met with a shock bill. One in ten people have no cash savings to cover them in an emergency.
My cash Isa rate has already dropped to 4.35% - should I find a better Isa?I opened a cash Isa with Trading 212 in October 2024 - at the time it was offering 5.1 per cent interest. I've noticed the rate I'm getting is now 4.35 per cent though.
We want a new kitchen but tradesmen don't return our calls or give us quotes - why?Some trades we've been in touch with haven't returned our calls. Others have come to do a quote but then go silent. How can we get someone to come and work for us?
Half of drivers want court-ordered 'alcolock' breathalysers to tackle drink driving53% of drivers want courts to order drink-driving offenders to have a alcolock breathalyser fitted to their car so they can't drink and drive again, the RAC reveals.
Big choice, little appetite: Two in five new cars in showrooms are EVs - but there's 'insufficient demand'Today, there are 130 different EVs on sale in Britain. That's a 28% increase in choice from the 102 variants last year. But private sales are still lagging behind target.
Number of US buyers looking for a home in Britain hits eight year high - here's where they want to buyThe number of enquiries from the US about homes for sale in Britain since the start of the year is 19% higher than the beginning of last year, Rightmove said.
Coinbase surges on S&P 500 debut, but cyber attack dampens share gainsCoinbase saw its largest share price spike since Donald Trump's election win this week - but was rocked today following a cyber-attack.
Etoro shares jump 29% after its IPO in the US - is it a buy for UK investors?The stock settled at $67 per share at the end of trading, up 29% from its IPO value of $52, but lower than the $69.69 it opened at.
Monzo launches 'undo payments' featureNearly a third of people have made a payment mistake in the last year - whether by accidentally adding an extra zero or sending money to the wrong person.
Nationwide makes major change to mortgage rules, meaning it can lend home owners moreBritain's biggest building society has made the 'stress rates' it uses to test borrowers' monthly budgets less stringent, allowing them to take bigger loans.
The new batteries and tech helping make EVs much cheaperVW, General Motors and Ford have all revealed new cheaper EV batteries which contain less nickel. It'll help bring new EV prices down in the next few years.
British Gas cuts electricity costs by 50% for nearly 1m customers at certain times of the weekThe energy giant is rewarding customers for shifting their electricity usage to times when there's less demand, or more renewable electricity available on the grid.
The seller of our new home left old furniture and appliances behind: Can we make them get rid of it?The sellers left white goods, a sofa and a shed full of rubbish behind - and disposing of it will be annoying and expensive.
Britons go mad for bitcoin: Here's who is most likely to buy it and how much they holdGeopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and growing institutional acceptance have sent the price of the cryptocurrency soaring over the past year.
UK beats Europe in battle for investment for fifth year in a row - dispelling concerns over BrexitFigures from accountants EY showed Britain attracted 535 new projects in 2024. However, that was down by 27% when compared with 2023.
Trump plays the Gulf card: President's deals in the Middle East should be a wake-up call for Britain, says ALEX BRUMMERPresident Trump's trip to the Arabian Gulf is a curious mixture of commercial deals, diplomacy and promotion of family interests.
Central London property prices have crashed and 'nobody wants to talk about it' warns buying agentHome sellers in central London are facing a reality check that few of them want to accept - their properties may well be worth less than what they paid for them.
The 10 red flags buyers MUST look out for when viewing a homeNew research from e.surv shows the 10 problems most prospective buyers forget to check when viewing a property.
My £50,000 shares Isa transfer to cash deal at Nationwide is stuck in limbo: SALLY SORTS ITIn March I went to my branch of Nationwide to transfer £100,000 from a stocks and shares Isa into my existing Nationwide cash Isa .
Popular British furniture store that collapsed in 2008 is BACKThe defunct furniture brand was once one of the country's largest kitchen and bedroom furniture retailers, and will return after almost 20 years.
How to get cheaper home insurance: Our top tips to save moneyIf you're looking at increased bills and wondering how to cut costs, here are steps you can take to make your home insurance cheaper.
Will gold prices soon hit $4,000 - or has it reached a peak? Experts give their verdictWhile equities have fallen back, with most indices making minimal gains year-to-date, investors have piled into gold - and prices have soared.
The 10 places in Britain where you'll get the biggest garden for your moneyData has revealed the cities and towns where you can get a bigger garden for your money, with Aberdeen named top.
How to save £20 a month on energy bills by flicking a boiler switchThe 'summer mode' setting is fitted as standard on modern boilers that provide the hot water and power the central heating to the home.
I'm ditching my Premium Bonds to get a better rate. But my husband's holding on to his - so who's right?In February NS&I announced it would cut the Premium Bond prize rate from 4% to 3.8% from April, although the odds will stay at 22,000 to 1.
I hit a deer and it did £15,000 of damage: Drivers warned of spring risk - and EVs make things worseIn late spring deer move around with new fawns seeking fresh locations to forage for food - leading to an increased number near roads.
Countdown to cash Isa doomsday: JEFF PRESTRIDGE explains what you must do NOWIn 327 days' time - April 6 next year - we will wake up to a new Individual Savings Account (Isa) regime that will look little like it does today.
Why a swimming pool could knock £52,000 OFF your house price: Our experts reveal the top ten turn offs when it comes to selling your homeFeatures from your house number to plants in your garden could be a turn-off for viewers and wipe tens of thousands of pounds from your property's price.
Can you spot a mortgage red flag? New Rightmove tool lets buyers check if a bank is likely to lend on a homeHome buyers browsing Rightmove will now be able to check if a property is likely to get a mortgage from the bank, before they even go on the first viewing.
Shirley resisted a smart meter for TEN YEARS. Then she finally caved in - and got a bill for £5,230Shirley Goldstein fought for close to a decade against having smart meters installed in her three-bedroom bungalow in Chigwell, Essex.
Why investors are piling into short-term gilts for a tax-free profit on a safe havenShort-term UK government debt is proving popular among retail investors, lured by potential tax-free gains in a relatively safe asset, data suggests.
NatWest tried to buy Santander UK for £11bn - is the banking giant set for an acquisition spree?NatWest reportedly tried to buy Santander UK's retail banking arm for around £11bn earlier this year. But Santander rejected the bid.
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.
Will Nationwide pay a £100 Fairer Share loyalty bonus for 2025? Exact date we'll find outLast June, 3.85m Nationwide members received a £100 payment from the building society - 24% of its 16m members.
The first-time buyer's step-by-step guide - what you need to knowWe explain everything from how to work out your budget and find your ideal home, through to applying for your first mortgage and navigating the legal process.
Rise of the 're-nesters': Adult children now don't leave home until 28 - did you go sooner?Almost a quarter of parents have children who left home, but returned later on - a trend called 're-nesting' which is being driven by higher house prices.
Cash Isa review to start in July - will Rachel Reeves chop the £20,000 limit?The Treasury is preparing to begin a consultation to seek views from across the City of London on how the Isas could be reformed.
I've examined more than 1,000 investment funds over 25 years - here are my top 20: JEFF PRESTRIDGEOver the past 25 years, I've written a weekly Fund Focus to give readers an insight into some of the funds they can use to bolster their investment portfolios.
Best fixed energy deals May 2025: beat the price capThe price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Santander and Barclays cut mortgage rates with two-year fixes now back below 2022 mini-Budget levelsMortgage rates continue their downward trajectory this week, with two more high street lenders announcing lower home loan deals.
Could you save up to £7,500 from 30 hours free childcare? Who can get help… and who misses outFrom today, parents of children who will be at least 9 months old by 1 September can apply for access to up to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment accountChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
What is the point of pension tax relief - can't we scrap tax in retirement instead? STEVE WEBBWould it be better to not offer the 20% tax relief on pensions, and then not charge us tax on any pension money saved up over years of hard work?
Buy-to-let thriving in the North - here's the hotspots where landlords are still investingBuy-to-let continues to thrive in the north of England, according to analysis by the estate agent Hamptons.
Interest rates could fall to 2.75%: Should you take a tracker mortgage?Interest rates appear to be on a downward trajectory, leaving mortgage borrowers approaching the end of their current deal with a decision to make.
IMF to probe Chancellor's handling of economyThe annual 'Article 4' examination - a health check by the International Monetary Fund on member nations' economies - is due to begin.
The 'worst car in history' is set to return: Infamous cheap 1980s model is making a dramatic comebackWind the clock back to the early 1980s and drivers of a certain vintage will recall a car entering the UK market with big ambitions and a bargain price tag of just £3k. That motor is on the way back...
What the Bank of England's interest rate cut to 4.25% means for youThe Bank of England has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25 basis points, which will be welcome news to those with a mortgage.
Scammers stole £5,608 from my horse vitamin firm's Wise account: Can I get it back? CRANE ON THE CASESomeone who pretended to work for Wise called me to help with fraud on my account - but it turned out they were a scammer and booked expensive flights.
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.
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The 10 global funds I'd happily put in my pension, by JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Our money guru reveals the investments set to thrive in the years ahead - that could make you wealthierHaving revealed seven days ago half of my 'top 20' investment funds, it is time to divulge the remaining ten.
Wealthy Americans keep Cartier sparklingSwiss company Richemont, which also owns Van Cleef & Arpels and watchmaker Piaget, said sales hit £4.4billion in the three months to the end of March.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: H&T becomes latest bargain basement takeover victimH&T Group is calling time on its 19-year tenure as a fixture on London's AIM market after agreeing a £297million takeover by United States-listed FirstCash.
As interest rates fall, these are the steps YOU need to take to boost your income - by our investment guru ANNE ASHWORTHInterest rates are heading downwards - to the glee of borrowers, but to the chagrin of the millions who need an income from their savings.
Detroit buyer of Dowlais eyes secondary City listing after takeoverWhen the proposed merger was announced in January, American Axle said it would seek to cancel the trading of Dowlais' shares in London.
Boss of Worms video game maker exits after rebrandShares in London-listed indie video games maker Everplay fell on Friday as it revealed chief executive Steve Bell has left the firm after less than two years in charge.
Cyber raid won't spoil your BBQ! M&S says shelves will be well-stocked this weekendM&S has been reeling ever since it was hacked over Easter - leaving grocery shelves empty and forcing it to stop taking clothes orders online.
Peppa Pig toymaker slashes dividend as Trump tariffs squeeze salesCharacter Group slashed its interim dividend on Friday as it warned investors uncertainty over US tariffs has impacted sales in 'all key territories'.
Fears for 1,500 jobs as sandwich maker Greencore agrees to buy rival Bakkavor in £1.2bn dealGreencore will pay £2 a share for Bakkavor to form a combined food group with annual sales of about £4bn, but around 1,525 staff, could lose their jobs.
NatWest on the brink of full private ownership as taxpayers' stake falls below 1%The Treasury said it has sold another chunk of shares in the lender, led by chief exec Paul Thwaite, taking its holding down from 1.98% to 0.9%.
Advertising revenues plummeting at ITV amid hopes production arm won't be hit by Trump tariffsITV's Studios division produces shows including the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals starring David Tennant (centre).
Tax break boost for growth: Golden opportunity for Reeves to supercharge Britain's digital economy, says ALEX BRUMMERThe purported discovery of a £22bn legacy black hole in national accounts was an early warning of tax increases and savage cuts to come.
Christian Dior becomes latest firm to be hacked amid fears UK shoppers' data could have been stolenThe label, which is owned by the French giant LVMH, 'recently discovered that an unauthorised external party accessed some customer data we hold'.
Oil prices fall as Trump says US is 'getting close' to Iran nuclear dealThe price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, was trading at $64.6 per barrel by mid-afternoon, while West Texas Intermediate Crude stood at $61.7 per barrel.
BUSINESS LIVE: GDP beats estimates at 0.7%; B&M names new CEO; United Utilities profits surgeGDP expanded by 0.7 per cent in the first three months of the year, beating forecasts of 0.6 per cent and recording its fastest rate in a year.
Hundreds of jobs at risk at major UK car plant because of 'uncertainties' facing industryEarlier this month, BMW said it took the 'difficult' decision to axe 180 of its temporary agency workers at one of its plants.
Aviva boosts first-quarter premiums following Probitas acquisitionThe FTSE 100 company revealed its general insurance premiums increased by 9 per cent to £2.9billion in the three months ending March.
United Utilities profits double with water bills set to surge in the North WestThe water company revealed its underlying profits climbed by 48.8% to £338.3m in the year ending March, from £227.3m in the prior 12 months.
The drivers paying most to park cars outside their homes: Some charged £1,073 a year by councilsCouncils now commonly use emissions-based pricing for residents parking permits - some with surcharges for diesels.
How much extra would YOU pay for a house with a garage? Home buyers in one area pay a £129,000 premiumDemand for properties with garages in one London borough is the highest out of anywhere in Britain, Zoopla said.
Does my mum have a fortune in a lost bond from 1972? CRANE ON THE CASEIn 1972, she opened a property bond with the now-defunct insurer Welfare Life and paid in £100 - the equivalent of about £1,160 today.
Marks & Spencer to claim £100m in losses after Easter cyber attack hits salesThe retailer, which this week wrote to at least 18m customers to admit hackers had stolen personal data, has lost millions of pounds in sales.
Troubled Burberry slashes 1,700 jobs but boss insists British fashion giant's best days are aheadBurberry - modelled by Rosie Huntington Whiteley and British tennis ace Jack Draper (pictured) - plans to save an extra £60m through the redundancies.
Competition watchdog to probe Aviva's £3.7bn takeover of insurance rival Direct LineThe deal, if concluded, would represent the most ambitious corporate transaction to date for Aviva boss Amanda Blanc (pictured).
Holiday giant Tui sees shares dive 10% as summer sales slump amid weaker demand in EuropeTui, which last year abandoned London's stock market for Germany, blamed the drop in sales on a later Easter changing customer behaviour.
I applied factor 50 sun cream but still got badly burnt - can I get compensation? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM repliesI got badly sunburnt recently while using SPF 50-rated sunscreen. Can I ask for my money back?
Home sales rise at Vistry Group on falling rates - but questions raised over social housing focusA lack of clarity on Government housing funding could affect the firm's fortunes, according to one analyst.
Haul of £1.2m Fast Fords for sale with Sierra Cosworths, Escort hot hatches and rapid Capris up at huge auctionThe greatest auction of Fast Fords, the iconic performance-oriented models of the Blue Oval badge, might just be here. 17 models will go under the hammer for over £1m.
Lifeline for Nissan Sunderland: Boss says it will assemble more EVs at UK factory after global jobs bombshellNissan on Tuesday announced it will close seven of its global vehicle plants and slash its workforce by 20,000 by 2027 as part of a major cost-saving drive to save the company.
Compass Group profits surge as catering demand holds upThe world's largest catering provider revealed its organic turnover jumped by 8.5 per cent to $22.6billion in the six months ending March.
Britain's biggest pawnbroker set for £300m takeover by US rival amid gold price warningH&T is set to be acquired by a US industry giant in a deal valuing Britain's biggest pawnbroker at almost £300million.
My simple strategy to avoid ending up with a dud account as banks furiously cut rates: SYLVIA MORRISRates have started to tumble since the Bank of England base rate was cut from 4.5% to 4.25% last week, its lowest level for two years.
Follow the money! Investors should pay attention to cheap UK smaller companies being snapped upPrivate equity investment activity in the UK's mid-market sector increased by 4.4 per cent over 2024, with some 1699 transactions with a value of £158.9billion.
GSK agrees $2bn deal to buy potential liver disease treatmentThe drugmaking giant plans to pay $1.2billion upfront to acquire Efirmosfermin from Boston Pharmaceuticals, followed by potential success-based milestone payments of $800million.
Millions of pounds worth of fuel stolen from petrol stations in recent years - here's how many thieves were caughtNearly 110,000 instances of drivers fleeing the pumps without paying were recorded between 2020 and 2024.
US set to dodge recession after President Donald Trump's trade deal with ChinaGoldman Sachs said it sees a 35% chance of a downturn in the world's biggest economy this year - down from its previous forecast of 45%.
Bank of England plays down the chances of further rate cuts as inflation fears lingerThe central bank's chief economist Huw Pill (pictured) said he was still worried about stubbornly above-target inflation.
When will our tariff pain end, Britain's carmakers demand amid growing concerns for the industryJaguar Land Rover and Bentley said that despite a trade deal announced last week, they were still operating under the previous 25% tariff regime.
Spring break for M&S: Warm weather provides some relief as cyber attack debacle drags on, ALEX BRUMMERM&S's struggle with cyber attackers goes on. Indeed, the revelation that 'some personal customer information has been taken' will be disturbing.
Retail has rarely been as tough, says Tesco chief: Grocer battered by rising costs and red tapeTesco boss Ken Murphy (pictured) pointed to mounting pressures from rising energy and labour costs, as well as increased regulation.
Who makes the cheapest cars today? From cut-price legacy brands to Chinese newcomersWhich car brands offer the most models for less than £30,000? Are legacy brands still affordable or is it just new cheap Chinese car makers? We take a look.
Is Nissan's Sunderland plant safe? Huge global cost saving plan includes seven car factory closures and 20,000 job cutsThe 'Re:Nissan Plan' announced Tuesday sets a number of stringent cost-saving measures to pull the car maker out of the red. What does it mean for the 6k workforce in Sunderland?
BUSINESS LIVE: Unemployment hits 4.5%; Retailers enjoy warm weather; Marston's returns to profitUK unemployment rose to 4.5 per cent in the first three months of the year, up from 4.4 per cent in the previous quarter and the highest since the third quarter of 2021.
Wickes shares surge as trade demand drives 'strong' start to 2025The Watford-based retailer revealed its turnover grew by 6.9 per cent to £553.1million in the period between January and 26 April.
Asda introduces major change to rewards scheme in just WEEKS with popular discount axedFrom 27 May, millions of workers will no longer be able to get a discount on certain groceries at Asda.
DCC to hand investors £800m from sale of healthcare armDCC agreed three weeks ago to offload its healthcare arm for £1.1billion to HealthCo Investment, a subsidiary of European private equity group Investindustrial Advisors.
Cyber crisis stings M&S shares for fourth week as retailer confirms customer data 'has been taken'The shares added around 1 per cent on Tuesday morning, despite the retailer confirming customer data 'has been taken' by the cyber criminals.
Iceland reveals store closures in huge blow to shoppersIceland has not disclosed why either of the two stores were selected for closure, but staff will be redeployed where possible.
Nissan to lay off 11,000 more jobs than feared - taking total number of roles axed to 20,000The Japanese car maker is planning to cut 15% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring drive. It is unclear if the Sunderland factory (pictured) is impacted.
Is it time to rethink the five-year investing plan? The trader who thinks financial advice is wrongWhen it comes to investing, financial advisers often recommend a minimum time frame of five years. However, this may not be the right approach for everyone.
Shares soar as China and U.S. slash tariffs: Trump hails his 'total reset' with Beijing - and turns his ire on EUIn what Donald Trump described as 'a total reset' in relations with Beijing, the US will cut extra import duties on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
Marston's toasts return to profit as sunny weather lifts ordersThe Wolverhampton-based pub operator reported a £19.5million pre-tax profit for the six months ending 29 March, compared to a £26.9million loss a year earlier.
Pension funds vow to invest more in Britain which could unlock £50bn for the economyMinisters said the Mansion House Accord, which will today be signed by 17 of the UK's largest retirement pot providers, could unlock £50bn for the economy.
How YOU can invest to cash in on the bombshell trade deal between China and the US: ANNE ASHWORTHThe trade deal between the US and China has sparked a wave of optimism on stock markets around the world - leaving many savers and investors wondering if they can cash in.
Retail sales bask in record April sunshine as Britons splash outThe sunniest April on record helped boost retail sales by 7% on last year, data from the British Retail Consortium-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows.
Car parks could be covered in solar panels to deliver EV charging as part of latest Net Zero pushSolar canopies or 'solar carports' could become the new norm in car parks across the UK as the government looks to increase cheap EV charging.
Shoppers splurge on buying British in a bid to support small businessesBarclay's consumer spending report found seven in 10 shoppers want to support local businesses by buying more home-grown products.
AstraZeneca and GSK in the firing line as Trump targets big pharma: ALEX BRUMMERNo one expected US peace in our time at the Geneva talks with China at the weekend, but what emerged is better than predicted.
Bank of England policymakers remain cautious over the pace of interest rate cutsDeputy governor Clare Lombardelli warned Trump's trade war will hit the UK economy but said 'caution remains appropriate'.
Aston Martin's new Vantage Roadster is a V for Victory - even if you're driving roof down in the rainRAY MASSEY tries Aston Martin's latest sports car in a test through infamous parts of southeastern Germany so close to VE Day celebrations of the 80th anniversary.
I'm a millionaire but only buy food with yellow stickers - why do my friends say I'm cheap? VICKY REYNAL repliesI'm a millionaire but I buy food at the end of the day with yellow stickers. My friends don't understand why I don't want to live more lavishly. Is there something wrong with me? Vicky Reynal replies...
Global markets surge as US and China agree suspension of tariffsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that both countries would reduce their reciprocal tariffs on each other by 115 per cent for 90 days following discussions in Geneva, Switzerland.
All the savings rates that have been slashed since base rate cut, including Chip and PlumRate cuts are usually bad news for savers, as banks reduce the interest paid on their savings accounts. We look at some of the rates which have taken a hit.
Time for older drivers to have regular eye tests? Crash data suggests so...Ministers have hinted that a change to rules around eyesight checks for older motorists could be rung in as part of Labour's new road safety strategy.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Time to deliver for Helium producersUntil now, companies have spent as much time educating investors on the virtues of helium as they have on progressing their assets. They have sold the big idea. Now, it is time to deliver.
Boost for the City as Cobalt investor eyes $230m IPOA metal investment firm promising to offer equity investors exclusive, direct exposure to the price of cobalt plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.
How you can buy a luxury car for a fraction of the price... but you may need to look past its dodgy historyCar buyers are increasingly turning to police auctions for their next purchase - and those willing to the work to bring cars up to scratch can find a real bargain.
Monzo IPO: Digital bank plans stock market float with £6bn valuationThe digital bank is looking to formally appoint bankers to work on a stock market float which could see Monzo valued at £6billion.
Key hacking now behind three in five car thefts - here's how to protect your motorThe percentage of vehicles thefts caused by someone manipulating the signal from a remote locking device has rocketed in recent years.
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