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BUSINESS LIVE: Barclays profits slip; Sainsbury's ups guidance; BHP eyes Anglo American deal
The FTSE 100 hit a new closing record high - up 38.48 points at 8078.86. It also reached a new intraday record of 8,105.59.
Ten stocks to invest in NOW to profit from Rishi's defence spending boost
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stepped up to the plate and announced a major boost in the country's defence spending. Here are 10 opportunities that investors may wish to consider...
Tesla cuts membership prices across its Supercharger network and opens membership up to all EV drivers
Tesla has opened up its Supercharger Membership to all EV drivers. Membership rates have been slashed from £10.99/month to £8.99/month for all current and new members too.
BHP swoops on rival Anglo American in £31bn mining megadeal
The FTSE 100 company - the world's largest platinum producer - said it received an 'unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional' all-share bid from its much larger Australian rival, BHP.
AstraZeneca lifted by blockbuster oncology drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant reported total turnover climbed by $1.8billion at constant exchange rates to $12.7billion (£10.2billion) in the opening three months of 2024.
The ULEZ effect: Diesel fuel sales fall twice as fast in London
Sadiq Khan's relentless drive to force polluting cars off London's roads using his controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone is working, according to a new study.
How YOU can lower your council tax by challenging it - 99.6% of bills fall or stay the same when people follow these steps
Hundreds of thousands of households may be able to cut their council tax bill by requesting their property is put in a lower band. Here's how to do it:
Car insurers to make pay monthly cheaper and fairer after warning about 'poor product'
Car premium finance is a form of loan that lets consumers pay for car insurance in intervals, normally monthly, rather than yearly. But doing so means paying extra.
One-off payouts drive UK dividends to £15.6bn in the first quarter - but growth likely to slow
Headline figures show dividends rose 4.9 per cent to £15.6billion in the first quarter of 2024, with 95 per cent of payers either increasing or holding dividends steady.
Lloyds cheers green shoots in housing market - but takes a profits hit
Lloyds, which is Britain's biggest mortgage lender, now thinks prices will rise by 1.5% over the course of 2024, helped by lower interest rates.
Nationwide's £200 switching bonus saw a record 163,000 customers sign up - with other banks losing out
Nationwide may have spent up to £39million on £200 switching bonuses to reel in new current account customers in just three months, new figures suggest.
Four in 10 divorces are held back as couples cannot afford to split
As many as 40 per cent of people in the UK who have considered splitting up said the main reason for not going ahead was financial, according to research by Investec Wealth & Investment.
I'm a private school teacher - should I move to a state school to benefit from the Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Should I stay at my private school with a less generous pension, or take a £16,000 per year pay cut to stay within the gold-plated Teachers' Pension Scheme?
Buy-to-let hotspots revealed: Where landlords are still buying - and why
Attracted by higher returns, landlords are shunning London and other southern English cities to invest in places like Manchester, Birmingham and Durham.
Windfall tax is driving UK oil and gas producers to Norway, says MAGGIE PAGANO
Serica Energy is one of Britain's top ten oil and gas producers. Its new projects include the Buchan redevelopment 120 miles northeast of Aberdeen.
Tory windfall tax war 'is killing off North Sea oil'... and Serica chief also blasts Labour plan
Serica chairman David Latin accused politicians of a 'race to the bottom' to extract money in the short-term despite it causing long-term damage.
Boeing burns through £1bn a month to contain 737 safety crisis
Boeing forked out £3.1bn in the first three months of the year as it fought for survival after a panel blew off the side of a 737 Max during a flight in January.
Schroders boss Peter Harrison to retire in 2025 after more than eight years in the job
The investment group, which has more than £750bn in funds under management, is now seeking a replacement for Peter Harrison.
Meta announces it is to plough billions into artificial intelligence
The social media firm posted revenues of £29.2bn for the three months to the end of March, up 27% from the year before.
Investors to vote on plans to double London Stock Exchange boss's pay to £13m
London Stock Exchange Group wants to hike chief exec David Schwimmer's (pictured) maximum earnings from £6.25m to £13m.
MARKET REPORT: Reckitt cleans up but Footsie gives up gains
Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 3.6p% after the consumer goods group reported steady demand for its hygiene and health products this year.
Tesla shares rocket after pledge to bring forward launch of 'more affordable' models
Tesla said production of cheaper cars could start this year, as the group run by tech billionaire Elon Musk suffered its biggest drop in revenue in over a decade.
Mini's electric ace up its sleeve: New Aceman EV has a 250-mile range - but its price tag isn't mini
Mini latest electric offering - the Aceman - has been unveiled at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. It will start from just over £31,000 and be delivered this autumn.
Mercedes G-Wagen - famed for its military background and popularity with celebrities - has officially gone electric
Mercedes has unveiled its new electric G-Class - the 'G580 with EQ Technology'. Mercedes says the electric luxury 4x4 is set to be its best off-roader yet, and comes with 293 miles of range.
BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds profits slump; Heathrow slams 'anti-growth' policies; PZ Cussons to sell St. Tropez
The FTSE 100 closed down 4.43 at 8040.38 - after hitting a new intraday record high of 8,092.20 earlier in the session.
New Tesla Model 3 Performance has arrived: Here's when you ... the fastest version of Britain's best-selling electric saloon
The new Tesla Model Performance model will accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. It'll cost £59,990 and is available to order now. Deliveries are expected in the summer.
Heathrow shrugs off strike threat as airport eyes busiest ever summer after scoring £189m profit
Europe's busiest airport posted an £189million pre-tax profit for the opening three months of 2024, compared to a £60million loss during the same period last year.
Reckitt Benckiser cleans house as Dettol-maker's sales soar
The consumer goods giant, whose brands include Lemsip and Nurofen, reported that like-for-like net turnover rose by 1.5 per cent in the first three months of 2024.
Is there a risk that inflation falls below 2% and then spikes again? This is Money podcast
Inflation is steadily making its way back towards the Bank of England's 2 per cent target but opinions are divided on what happens next.
Warpaint London shares continue meteoric rise as profits top £20m
Warpaint London, which owns the W7 and Technic brands, said it enjoyed 'significant' growth in all its geographic regions and saw online sales rise sharply.
Grieving families face hike in probate fees to £300 - despite three month waits for grants
Waits are running at 13,7 weeks on average for probate, but lawyers report application times are now so uncertain they can't give people a answer on how long the process will take.
The best investment trusts for your pension - experts reveal their picks
When it comes to building your pension pot or investing it for retirement income, finding a reliable investment matters.
Ithaca Energy to join forces with Italian oil major in £750m deal
The FTSE 250 North Sea producer has agreed to buy most of the upstream oil and gas assets owned by Eni UK for around £754m.
Royal Mail's £5 fake stamp fines are a cynical way to make us pay for its failures
Royal Mail is one of this country's most iconic brands, first providing services to the public under the reign of King Charles I in 1635.
Used Range Rover values tumble: Theft fears and insurance hikes mean owners face a hit if they sell
Many Range Rover and Land Rover drivers might be tempted to sell to avoid high insurance costs - but exclusive market data shows the value of the luxury SUVs has slumped.
Can I reclaim £1,273 after mice chewed cables in my loft? SALLY SORTS IT
I am at my wits' end trying to sort an issue with HomeServe and getting nowhere. It won't reimburse me for £1,273 of emergency work when mice damaged cables.
Almost no fixed energy deals beat the Ofgem price cap - and they can charge high fees to leave
Research from Warm This Winter found that most of the 383 fixed-rate tariffs on the market are not as cheap as price-capped bills and can come with very high exit fees.
Why the Virgin Money takeover may mean BETTER Nationwide savings rates - SYLVIA MORRIS explains
Nationwide's takeover of Virgin Money is hitting the headlines as thousands of customers protest that they will not get a vote on whether it should happen.
NatWest share sell-off to end 'sorry tale', says chairman
Rick Haythornthwaite, who took over in January, told the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh: 'A return to private ownership is now in sight.'
Boomtime for businesses as the UK economic recovery is 'well under way', economists say
A closely watched survey compiled by data provider S&P Global showed private sector activity gathering pace this month with the healthiest expansion since last May.
Don't let the Nasdaq take aim... at the AIM market, says MAGGIE PAGANO
There is only one topic being talked about in the darkest corners of the City - rumours that Nasdaq is sniffing around London's AIM market.
Minister rebuke 'woke' investors for shunning the UK's defence sector
The Treasury and the Investment Association said the defence industry was compatible with sustainable investing amid rising global threats.
What it's REALLY like to win the Lottery... by a couple who banked £2.2m
On a Wednesday night in February 2012, in the days when the Lottery results were televised, my husband Colin stayed up to check his numbers.
Tesla to lay off more than 6,000 staff as Elon Musk's electric dream hits the skids
The job cuts are part of chief exec Elon Musk's (pictured) plans to axe 10% of the workforce worldwide - or 14,000 jobs - to drive down costs.
Primark leads the charge as Footsie hits another high
On another record-breaking day on the stock market in London, the FTSE 100 rose to a peak of 8076.52 in early trading, its highest ever level.
We lost our £300,000 life savings to an investment fraudster who spent it on jet set lifestyle
Gareth and Marilyn Hamblin (pictured) lost £300,000 to fraud kingpin Jonathan Arafiena who spent their life savings on cars and watches.
MARKET REPORT: Weak metal prices drag FTSE miners into the red
Anglo American fell 2.3% to 2111p, Antofagasta dropped 2.1% to 2155p, Rio Tinto lost 1.3% to 5317p and Glencore shed 1.4% to 468.5p.
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey cheers green shoots of spring
In an update yesterday, the FTSE 100 firm said it is 'positioned for growth' from next year as the housing market showed green shoots of recovery.
De Beers cuts production by over a fifth as demand for diamonds dwindles
De Beers - famous for coining the phrase 'A Diamond is Forever' in the 1960s - will now aim to produce 26m to 29m carats this year.
Cost cutting hits the right note at Spotify as streaming giant posts its largest quarterly profit
The music streaming giant - which features artists such as Adele and Taylor Swift (pictured) - unveiled profits of £145m in the first three months of this year.
Middle class shoppers flock back to Ocado... but Asda reels as sales slip
Industry research group Kantar said Ocado sales were 12.5% higher in the 12 weeks to April 14 than in the same period a year earlier.
BUSINESS CLOSE: FTSE 100 hits new record high; UK borrowing soars; JD Sports buys Hibbett
The FTSE 100 closed up 20.94 at 8044.81 - a new closing high. Among the companies with updates today are JD Spots, ABF, Taylor Wimpey, Watkin Jones, THG and PureGym.
FTSE 100 chalks up a second record closing high in a row
Positive corporate updates and fresh data showing easing grocery price inflation helped the leading UK stock market index to chalk up two record high days in a row.
How do I claim for pothole damage to my car on a private road? DEAN DUNHAM replies
I recently drove down a private road which was in poor condition and my front wheel caught a pothole. It's damaged my car and now I face a big repair bill.
Monzo changes paid bank accounts: Free Greggs... but new cheapest plan has no access to top savings rate
The digital bank has introduced three new plans - Extra, Perks and Max - replacing its existing Plus and Premium plans for new customers.
JD Sports to buy US sportswear retailer Hibbett for £899m
JD Sports plans to buy US retailer Hibbett in a $1.09 billion (£899million) deal aimed at expanding its reach across North America.
THG sales accelerate amid strong demand for beauty products
THG expects revenues to grow in the first half after sales were boosted by a 'standout' performance by its beauty division in the first three months of 2024.
Petrol surpasses 150p a litre - cost of filling up is now at a five-month high
Petrol has hit 150p a litre for the first time since November, the AA reports. Diesel has also reached 158.3p a litre, with drivers facing five-month highs to fill up a tank with fuel.
Legal battle turns ugly at Revolution Beauty after former investor accuses it of deceit
Chrysalis Investments took a £45m stake in the firm in July 2021, but sold the shares in 2022 for just £5.7m after their value collapsed.
Bereaved families paid a record £7.5bn inheritance tax last year - here's how IHT works
The latest IHT figure is the third record annual haul in a row. We explain why the tax take is rising and what people can do.
Our friends wriggle out of paying their fair share on holid...d we confront them? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
We go on holiday every year with four other couples and their kids to a villa in Greece. Throughout the year we all pay into an account by direct debit so we can spread the expense evenly...
Are you a backseat driver? The 20 telltale signs you're a terrible passenger
A backseat drivers is someone you hate to have in the car as a passenger who always thinks they know better or is quick to critique how you perform behind the wheel. Here are 20 telltale signs of...
Electric Range Rover revealed during Arctic Circle testing - here's how much it's likely to cost
This is our first look at the SUV. Images show it testing in -40 degree temps as part of sub-zero 'calibration assessments' - and, importantly, it's the first time we've seen it without disguise.
Royal Mail steps up defence in bid battle with 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire
Parent company International Distributions Services begged Ofcom to 'accelerate' a review that would let it slash services and save cash.
Homes for sale at five-year high, says Zoopla: Will house prices fall?
The property portal has revealed there are 20% more homes on the market than this time last year. What does that mean for buyers and sellers?
MARKET REPORT: Retailers lead the way on FTSE's historic day
On a positive day for investors, London's blue-chip index rose 1.% to 8023.87. That left it above its previous record close of 8014.31.
Convicted rate-rigger Tom Hayes in fresh appeal as he fights to clear his name
The former Citigroup and UBS trader was jailed in 2015 for manipulating benchmark lending rate Libor and served five-and-a-half years behind bars.
Takeovers leave UK stock market facing 'death by a thousand cuts'
Shares in Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to back catalogues ranging from Blondie (pictured) to Neil Young, rose 11.6%, or 10.7p, to 102.6p
Pothole-related breakdowns up 10 per cent in a year as Britain's road condition crisis continues
The UK's pothole epidemic is intensifying with the RAC attending 10% more breakdowns resulting from motorists driving through potholes than a year ago.
Large family houses costing an average £683k are hot property, says Rightmove, as asking prices jump
The asking price of the typical newly-listed property rose by £4,207 in April to £372,324, driven by higher values on four and five-bed homes.
From Nottingham to Glasgow, these are the 10 postcodes where landlords get the best returns
We reveal the locations which boast the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let investors - as well as considering where might be the best spots for house price growth.
New energy deal is 13% a year cheaper than Ofgem price cap: Is it worth signing up?
A new energy tariff from Outfox the Market offers electricity at around 13% cheaper than the average Ofgem price-capped bill, and gas at 9% cheaper.
UK limbers up for rate cut... and not before time, says ALEX BRUMMER
Andrew Bailey has had little to celebrate of late. He has suffered the slings and arrows of the barbed Bernanke report on Bank of England forecasting.
Hornby sales slump as model train maker is hit by Red Sea delays
The attacks on shipping are being carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who support Hamas in the terror group's war with Israel.
CVC Capital Partners' float to hand private equity tycoon £130m
Donald Mackenzie (pictured) is cashing in a big chunk of his 7% stake when the private equity firm lists in Amsterdam later this week.
Grindr faces lawsuit over claims it shared HIV data with advertisers
Law firm Austen Hays has accused Grindr of breaching data protections after it allegedly shared users' details without their consent.
Struggling Asda promises to cut £3.8bn debt pile
Asda's debt pile increased to £3.8n in 2023 from £3.7bn in 2022 after it took over parent company EG Group's UK convenience store business.
BUSINESS LIVE: Supermarkets lead as FTSE 100 jumps 1.5%; Thames Water plots £1.1bn extra green spend; Asda profits soar
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Thames Water, Asda, Mobico, Hornby, Tyman and Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
Hipgnosis shares surge after group receives Blackstone counter offer
Hipgnosis, which owns the back catalogues of Blondie, Shakira and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart, accepted a £1.1billion acquisition bid from US rival Concord Music last week.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Bluefield Solar Income Fund shines
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd was the first solar-focused fund to float in London, back in 2013, and since February the following year has paid quarterly dividends either on or above target.
Mortgage rate rises announced by five lenders: HSBC, Barclays and NatWest all hiking interest
Five mortgage lenders have announced they are increasing rates in the latest blow to home buyers and anyone looking to remortgage.
Tyman agrees £788m takeover by US-based Quanex
Tyman saw its shares skyrocket on Monday after the London-listed doors and windows supplier revealed a takeover deal agreed with US-based Quanex Building Products.
Aston Martin DBX707 revamp: Super SUV gains new interior and infotainment and ditches the less powerful version
The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 is available to order this spring. It comes with a new infotainment system, a revised interior and, you'll only be able to buy the 707 high power version.
Boss of vape company Chill Brands suspended over 'use of inside information' allegations
London-listed Chill Brands told shareholders on Monday it had enlisted law firm Fieldfisher to investigate the allegations involving boss Callum Sommerton.
You shouldn't bank on an inheritance windfall: Many people discover they will get nothing, research discovers
Some 3.5million people have made financial plans to spend expected inherited family wealth, only to be disappointed, new research reveals.
Mobico Group finance boss to exit amid German rail accounting issues
James Stamp became chief financial officer of the transport firm in November 2022 but will leave at its annual general meeting on 11 June following a difficult tenure.
Why did bitcoin halve this weekend? How the event could affect the cryptocurrency's value
This is Money looks at what bitcoin halving is, why it is happening now and how this could impact its value.
Royal Mail to hold fresh talks as Czech Sphinx plots another bid
Top brass are understood to be in regular discussions about the approach from billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and have been holding talks with shareholders.
Heat pumps way behind target as experts say high prices put people off
The latest figures show that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme paid out £88.8million in 2023/24, against a budget of £150million.
Third of UK motorists say buying a new CAR is a bigger priority than a home - as property ladder feels out of reach
Over a third of UK drivers told Auto Trader that buying a brand-new car is now a bigger milestone than purchasing a property, mainly because it's more attainable.
Volvo's screen folly: New EX30 compact crossover lacks a dashboard behind the steering wheel, says RAY MASSEY
I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy in line for record-breaking £10m pay day this year
In the largest amount ever awarded to a British supermarket boss, Murphy will take home a salary of £1.4m and performance-linked bonuses of £8.6m.
Whatever one's feelings about bankers, the case of Tom Haye...bor interest rates, provokes deep unease, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
In an extraordinary intervention, three eminent bankers who founded Euribor came out on the side of Hayes.
Why did DWP say my mum, 90, was owed £60k in state pension - when that was false?
We were told it was high priority and someone would phone back to explain things as it had gone to the higher managers. No call back came. Is there any way forward with this?
Hipgnosis shares in spotlight after bidding war breaks out for music rights fund
American investment giant Blackstone is seeking to hijack a proposed £1.1billion deal with Concord Chorus, offering £1.2billion for the London-listed firm.
Magnum maker Unilever faces investor unease over £6bn ice-cream spin-off plans
The consumer goods company faces discontent over plans to hive off the ice-cream division as some large investors may become forced sellers if it lists in Amsterdam.
Vintage luggage is making bags of money at auction: Could your old case unlock a fortune?
A Louis Vuitton trunk made to carry a ten-inch rubber duck called Canard Willy goes under the hammer later this month with an estimated price of up to £22,000.
Help your household budget blossom! Five ways you can make ...s spring finally brings some relief from cost of living crisis
After what has felt like an interminable season of soaring living costs and sky-high interest rates, things are starting to finally look brighter for the household budgets of millions.
CITY WHISPERS: Did Alexa Chung get too big for her designer boots?
Fashion followers will remember that model and designer Alexa Chung shut down her Alpha Charlie label two years ago after big losses. A source close to Chung gives their take on its demise.
Supermarket giant Asda returns to profit, as backer Zuber Issa prepares to sell to TDR
The supermarket chain is set to report a small pre-tax surplus after losing £74million in 2022. The news comes as one of the Issa brothers is about to sell his stake to private equity group TDR ...
Suitors from world's leading fashion companies try bootmaker Dr Martens on for size
Dr Martens floated to much fanfare in January 2021 with a massive £3.7billion valuation. But the company has failed to live up to its billing and shares have tumbled by 70 per cent over the past...
T'Pau is my pension: Carol Decker reveals how her hits paid off
Carol Decker is lead singer of pop group T'Pau, who had a string of hits in the late-1980s with songs such as China In Your Hand. She reveals all in Me & My Money.
I finally decided to get my finances in order in my 50s: I ... pension or mortgage, here's how three experts erased my panic
I'm neither terrible nor terribly good with money and have spent most of my adult life ticking along and getting by. The truth is, I'm not particularly well-versed when it comes to financial affa...
Almost half Nationwide members back £2.9bn merger with Virgin Money, finds poll
Research carried out by Nationwide Building Society showed that 44 per cent of its members are in favour A further 48 per cent said they were 'neutral' about the plan and 8 per cent were opposed.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Mitie by name - and it's mighty by nature
The firm's contracts may look like a mishmash on the surface, but they can be seriously lucrative. This week's full-year trading update surprised the stock market on the upside.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Is Ceres rollercoaster about to climb again?
Ceres develops fuel cells that can be installed almost anywhere and can turn hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. It has also developed technology to produce hydrogen from steam.
Ministers left Royal Mail vulnerable to a takeover after refusal to back delivery reforms, say insiders
Royal Mail's owner International Distributions Services last week rejected as 'opportunistic' a £3.1 billion takeover approach from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Matt's the victim of a £1.5m fraud - so why is his bank treating him so shabbily?
For nearly six years, Matthew Tough has tried to get his bank, Barclays, to take responsibility for its part in allowing a fraud to be committed against him.
JPMORGAN AMERICAN: Thinking big... £1.8bn trust built around America's mega stocks
Although the £1.8 billion trust has benefited from the investment euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), it is no one-trick pony.
I was bought a Virgin Experience dining voucher but the restaurant shut - what now? TONY HETHERINGTON
In November 2022, my daughter bought as a Christmas present a Virgin Experience Days four-course dining experience with wines at Craft Dining in Birmingham, costing £72.
William Hill owner 888 faces £100m legal bill as Austria gamble backfires
British gambling firms have come under scrutiny in Austria after the country's three highest courts found they had been operating illegally.
Queen's bespoke Jaguar with handbag holding tray and James Bond-esque controls could fetch £60k at auction
The monarch owned and drove the stylish British racing green vehicle from brand new between 2001 and 2006, clocking up thousands of miles in it.
Should you invest in gold and safe havens in a global crisis? HAMISH MCRAE
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a surge in the gold price in recent weeks, for the metal has long been the classic place to put savings at a moment like this. But gold is an unsatisfac...
Meet Tom Hayes - the trader jailed for Libor-rigging who says: 'I'll never give up fighting to clear my name'
Tom Hayes was jailed for rate-rigging but says he was a scapegoat. Some are sceptical, but there is growing concern a miscarriage of justice has taken place. Ruth Sunderland speaks to him.
The Olympic coins collectors are desperate for - do you have a 50p worth £1,000?
A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?
Britain sees surge in EVs - but how many cars on the road are electric? New study reveals all
New data from Motorparc, published by the SMMT showed more than 41 million vehicles on Britain's roads last year - here's how they are powered.
Britain is better suited to a switch to EVs than any European neighbours
Two-thirds of UK cars and vans currently used by private owners and public sector organisations are said to be ready to go electric.
Unilever waters down targets on plastic packaging, workers' pay and diversity amid investor backlash against 'woke' policies
In a major strategy shift, the consumer group's boss Hein Schumacher said he needs to 'drive performance' as he rowed back on sustainability pledges.
Tax rebate agent Brooksdale in liquidation, as customers reveal 10 month waits to get HMRC refunds
Worried customers of Brooksdale have contacted This is Money to tell us they have waited a long time to get their cash - and are now worried it may never come.
Is Britain workshy or in a post-Covid health crisis? IMF to grill UK on record 2.8m signed off sick
Britain will face harsh questions on rising levels of labour inactivity and cuts in national insurance contributions.
Stop inheritance tax perk on pensions - and other loopholes, says IFS
Pension pots sit outside the inheritance tax net and pulling them into it could land the Government an extra £200million in revenue, IFS research claimed.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about cocoa and why we are reading so much about its price
A mixture of extreme weather events and crop disease has severely reduced supply from Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the two main cocoa bean producing nations.
With cosmetics shares priced low, is now the time to beautify your portfolio?
There is talk of a slowdown in the sector, whose pricing power has been the envy of other businesses.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Wall Street investors looking for reassurance when Tesla unveils its first-quarter figures
The electric vehicle maker has already signalled that its finances are likely to be hit after posting its first fall in car sales for four years earlier this month.
Retail sales ground to a halt last month as shoppers turned their backs on department stores due to rising prices
But the flat performance follows a more impressive start to the year which means the sector should still help pull the UK out of recession.
Creators of key interest rate benchmark criticise courts after failed appeal by convicted rate-rigger Tom Hayes
The steering committee for Euribor accused judges of repeatedly ignoring the 'meaning and intention' of rules they drew up.
L'Oreal posts better than expected sales as demand for make-up in West offsets weaker performance in Asia
The French cosmetics giant, which owns the Maybelline and Lancome brands, reported sales of £9.6billion for the three months to the end of March.
US and Europe are at odds and threat of a disastrous end to era of free trade is very real, says ALEX BRUMMER
Behind the market headlines, Russia's war on Ukraine and Israel's defence against Iranian aggression is in danger of shattering globalisation.
MARKET REPORT: Bruising week for FTSE amid Middle East fears
Rising geopolitical tensions and fading hopes over early interest rate cuts have been weighing on London's main markets.
Mondi pulls out of potential bidding war to buy rival packaging giant DS Smith, opening door for American firm
The company said it will not make a counter bid after DS Smith's board recommended a £5.8billion takeover offer from US-based International Paper.
BUSINESS LIVE: Retail sales stagnate; 888 revenues beat forecasts; Home REIT raises £15.9m
The FTSE 100 closed up 18.80 points at 7895.85. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are 888 and Home REIT.
888 shares rise as William Hill owner posts forecast-beating revenues
Bookmaker 888 beat revenue forecasts in the first three months of the year, thanks to a bounce in player volumes, as the William Hill owner eyes a return to growth in the second quarter.
The luxury giant going for gold at the Paris Olympics - from dressing Team France, to supplying champagne
LVMH, led by Bernard Arnault (pictured with the medals for the Olympic games), has spent a rumoured £130m sponsoring the games..
Co-op Bank agrees possible £780m takeover by Coventry Building Society
The combined group is set to boast a balance sheet of £89billion, and provide new services to customers of both firms.
Wall Street pins hopes on a set of upbeat results from Netflix
Recent Netflix hits include Scoop, based on how BBC's Newsnight (pictured) secured Prince Andrew's interview about Jeffrey Epstein.
G7 fights for Ukraine cash as Russia's economy booms - ALEX BRUMMER
The main focus for the Western democracies at this Spring's finance gathering has been Ukraine in spite of the crisis in the Middle-East.
Hunt raises alarm over bid for Royal Mail as 'Czech Sphinx' plots fresh swoop
Asked about a foreign takeover of Royal Mail, Hunt (pictured) said there were 'lessons' to be learned from the tangled mess at Thames Water.
Could the recent record rainfall leave our supermarket shelves empty?
As Britain reaches a record rainfall in the last 18 months and other countries experience extreme temperatures, could we start to see empty shelves again?
I was left £5,000 short after 6 months waiting for state pension - and the DWP offered just £50 to say sorry
The 68-year-old claimed his deferred state pension last October, and subsequently made numerous phone calls and two official complaints when his payments didn't begin.
My mortgage ends soon on my shared ownership home: Should I pay it off or increase my stake? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH REPLIES
Being mortgage-free is attractive and would remove rate uncertainty - but staircasing would lower the rent. Which is the better option?
Almost a quarter of forecourts are already charging more than 150p a litre for petrol
Only 11 supermarkets were charging below 140p a litre for petrol earlier this week, according to the AA's study of pump price data from forecourts across the UK.
Two female BP execs to leave in first reshuffle since Looney stepped down
Leigh-Ann Russell (pictured), chief technology officer, is departing after 18 years while Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath will stand down after just two years.
MARKET REPORT: Airlines soar as Easyjet eyes a record summer
.A post-pandemic boom helped Easyjet trim first-half losses by £50m but it lost between £340m and £360m in the six months to the end of March.
'I'm neither hero nor villain', insists disgraced fund star Neil Woodford
The one-time investment star (pictured) said he hoped to shed light on events that led to the demise of Woodford Investment Management.
My husband managed all my money. Now he's left me, what do I do? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
My husband dealt with our joint finances until we divorced last year. I feel completely overwhelmed at the thought of having to manage it all on my own! What should I do?
Neil Woodford is back as a finfluencer: You may remember me as the 'disgraced' fund manager
Neil Woodford has reemerged with a newsletter claiming to offer readers an alternative to 'consensus thinking'.
Hipgnosis agrees £1.1bn takeover deal by Concord Chorus
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed to a $1.4billion (£1.1billion) acquisition by Concord Chorus following a tumultuous period for the listed music rights investor.
Rentokil shares slip as investors mull mixed picture on crucial US business
Rentokil shares slipped on Thursday as investors fretted intense competition with its main US rival could dent hopes of building the world's largest pest control company.
Foxtons hails best under-offer homes pipeline since Brexit referendum
The estate agency revealed its under-offer pipeline at the end of March was more than a third higher than last year and 12 per cent up on 2022 levels.
Average car insurance bills rocket to almost £1,000: Costs surge £284 in just ONE year
Figures have revealed the shocking rise people are paying for car insurance premiums, with average prices having skyrocketing by £403, which is almost double what they were three years ago.