
Five decades of work warrants a different approach - a longevity plan. This might include a career break and an optionality fund.
Services like router breakdown protection and antivirus tools are being added to people's bills after a free trial expires.
From statement tiles to converting the garage, these alterations could put future buyers off.
A heavy focus on US tech has led some UK investors to miss value diamonds closer to home, according to IG's Chris Beauchamp.
Landlords are benefiting from a spate of mortgage rate cuts, with brokers suggesting now could be a good time to lock in a new deal.
I was in a taxi to the airport in Bangkok when I started receiving hundreds of emails to the address connected with my Avios account - then my points disappeared.
Banks have rushed to re-price their savings accounts in the wake of the Bank of England cutting the base rate to 4.25% last week.
This is known as first-party fraud, and it happens when customers give a company false information for financial gain.
M&S chief exec Stuart Machin (pictured) blamed 'human error' for the cyberattack over Easter which has halted website and app orders.
In a report that raised questions over Rachel Reeves' handling of the economy, the ONS said average prices rose by 3.5% in the year to April.
SSE warned it will miss its 2030 renewable energy targets in a move that threatens to derail Miliband's decarbonisation drive.
The company, which sells products online and through chains such as Boots and Superdrug, announced plans to raise funds early this month.
Curry's, led by chief exec Alex Baldock (pictured), upped its forecast saying the figure for the year to May 3 should be £2m higher at £162m.
Rachel Reeves's stewardship of the economy becomes more perilous by the day. The return of inflation will not come as a huge shock.
OnBuy will plough £10m into reviving the Comet brand and will relaunch its website in the final quarter of this year.
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The DfT has announced that a new 'one-app-fits-all' smartphone platform has been developed - at no cost to the taxpayer - to make car park payment easier. But just 14% of Britons want to use it.
The sporting goods retailer said visibility on the possible impact from tariffs was low, but short-term consumer demand in the US may be affected.
The 10 longest living cars have been revealed with some models spending over six decades in production.
I'm sure our local fish and chip shop sells cheap substitutes for cod and haddock - how can I get my money back?
Nissan has provided new details of its forthcoming compact EV it hopes will help change its fortunes in the wake of its multi-billion-pound cost-saving drive to save the company.
Mastercard is set to pay out £100million compensation to 46million shoppers. Millions could receive up to £70 each after a tribunal approved a landmark settlement.
Lloyds is on a drive to grow the number of wealthier customers it attracts by stepping up its perks.
Labour has promised to build 1.5million homes by 2029, but many industry insiders believe the home building target won't be met.
The DfT has confirmed that legislation to allow driverless cars has been pushed back to 'the second half of 2027' at the earliest - a year later than previously promised.
House prices in the North East have grown at 18 times the rate of property prices in London over the past 12 months, the latest official figures.
Newly launched app-based LHV Bank is taking on the likes digital banking giants Starling, Monzo and Chase by offering customers 3.25% current account interest.
The headline and core rate of inflation have both increased. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes?
Meet the FIRE investors - members of the 'Financially Independent Retire Early' movement.
Shoe Zone said trading 'continues to be difficult as consumer confidence continues to be low.' A further reduction in stores is on the cards.
SSE said it had decided to reduce capital investment by as much as £3bn over the next five years, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and planning constraints.
Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.
The group said 'innovation is playing its part' as sales in the 20 weeks to May 17 were 2.9% higher than the same period last year.
Ahead of official figures that today showed a sharp rise in inflation, Huw Pill argued yesterday that the battle to bring it back under control is showing 'signs of stuttering'.
Premium bond holders are likely to hear bad news soon. Another cut to the prize rate seems inevitable - and I think it could come as early as the July draw.
Changes drafted by the Law Commission would mean beneficiaries were not immediately disinherited, because at present a will becomes obsolete on marriage.
A windfall inheritance can come unexpectedly, and as a result many might not be prepared to deal with the money they receive - especially if it is a hefty sum.
Trading 212 has just surpassed 4.5 million customers - more than Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell, Interactive Investor and Vanguard combined.
Steve Rhodes (pictured with wife Julie) suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm while on holiday in Tenerife last year. He spent over three weeks in hospital.
Almost a million homes are standing empty across the UK. The majority have been vacant for more than six months, according to council tax data.
Billionaire Musk (pictured) also criticised the vandalism and violence against his companies over his association with Donald Trump.
Stronger sterling acts as a barrier against imported inflation . That should provide some comfort ahead of today's release of consumer prices.
Some 904,000 people state pension age or older are paying 40% income tax while 124,000 pay 45%, according to a freedom of information request.
Just 11% of parents are checking their retirement savings as a short-term priority, a survey of more than 2,000 parents reveals.
Frankly, I'd like my pension money to be invested in whatever will get me the biggest stash when I retire, says founder of Boring Money Holly Mackay.
My 16-month-old rescue dog, a Dutch shepherd cross called Dutch, suffers from mental illness, so I made a claim for treatment with my insurer ManyPets...
A Scottish Island may be about to force a u-turn over the decision to impose double council tax on second homeowners.
Rachel Reeves has ruled out cutting the Isa allowance. In an interview with the BBC, she said: 'I'm not going to reduce the limit of what people can put in Isas'.
There are 193 different SUV and 'crossover' variations across the 35 most popular brands sold in the UK in 2025. Is that too many?
Our tax calculator below shows you the rate of tax you pay, how close you are to the next bracket, and what your marginal rate and average rate are.
Used EV batteries could be made 'new' again as scientists discover new thermodynamics-defying materials that revives battery performance.
Topgolf founders Steve and Dave Joliffe are an overlooked British success story. They're looking to replicate their success with launch of Poolhouse.
IG is offering savers a boosted three-month 8.5% rate on cash, but you have to jump through a few hoops to access the deal. Read more about this offer.
Ed Croft, the founder and chief executive of Stockopedia, explains how to avoid being the kind of share-picker who takes punts and craft reliable returns instead.
The service offers couples a range of packages covering everything from everyday essentials to Tesco Finest products.
The mortgage lender is offering zero-deposit loans and says it is aimed at those who don't have access to the bank of mum and dad.
We reveal in four examples how families could be saddled with massive inheritance tax bills by 2030 thanks to the looming raid on pensions.
While sentiment towards UK plc remains shaky, there are signs that value investing is coming back into fashion. These four businesses should reap the benefits.
Barclays is the latest of several mortgage lenders to revise its affordability calculations, opening up bigger loans for borrowers.
Inheritance tax is currently charged at 40 per cent on assets over the £325,000 inheritance tax threshold.
New TSB customers can bag up to £190 in cash if they switch their current account plus an extra £120 for jumping a few hurdles.
The 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?
A leading energy forecaster has revised its prediction for the July price cap, due to changes in the wholesale market. Can you still save with a fixed deal?
I'm a British male aged 73 and and live in the Philippines. I have lived here for over 15 years and I'm married.
The Treasury is set to launch a consultation into how Isas can be reformed. It will likely lead to the biggest shake-up of Isas in 26 years.
More homes on the market means sellers are in competition to find a buyer for their property, which means prices have not grown as much as in previous years.
The figure, covering the year to May 2024, represented 26 per cent of all account holders.
How long did you take looking round your home before you put an offer in for it? The average prospective buyer spends just 43 minutes.
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.
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.
The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals are below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
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The fast food chain revealed its comparable UK revenues improved from a 6% drop in March 2024 to 6% growth by December.
Inflation is back on the rise, with a shock jump arriving today. Financial experts gave us their top tips on what you can do to protect your wealth and income.
The Japanese automotive giant says it now expects around 20 per cent of its car sales to be electric by 2030, rather than 30 percent, amid dwindling demand.
Shell Chief exec Wael Sawan (pictured) did not rule out launching a takeover bid for rival BP - but said the bar to such a deal was 'very high'.
Liberty Steel's Speciality Steels UK arm is seeking to adjourn the court action brought by trade suppliers thought to be owed £4m.
HMRC issued some 1.32million 'simple assessments' to pensioners in the 2023/24 tax year, dragging more into taxable thresholds in a case of 'fiscal drag'.
Diploma, whose products include cables, fasteners and hydraulic seals, now expects to achieve organic revenue growth of 8 per cent this year, up from a prior prediction of 6 per cent.
Smiths Group forecasts annual sales growth towards the top end of its guidance range, thanks to a robust performance by its sensors business.
The so-called windfall tax was implemented in May 2022 in response to soaring energy prices in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Barclays suffered a 'software issue' and not a cyber attack when its systems went down in January, its CEO told MPs today.
Corporate bonds typically offer lower risk and higher income than shares. We explain how to invest in bond funds, or lend money direct to businesses via retail bonds.
Vodafone Group slumped to a loss last year after recording huge impairment charges from its German and Romanian businesses.
It comes after Revolut founder Nik Storonsky (pictured) criticised Britain's 'extreme bureaucracy' as it seeks a UK bank licence.
Four out of five fund managers, some 80 per cent, said they think tariffs will be partially reintroduced by Trump when last month's tariff pause comes to an end on 8 July.
Cobalt Holdings expects shares to start trading 'on or around' June 10, while trading platform iForex is aiming for late June.
Long-term US bond yields hit an 18-month high after Moody's last week downgraded the credit rating of the world's largest economy.
UK consumers reined in their spending due to 'limited cash availability' in May and continued to draw down their savings, research found.
Contested takeovers among UK listed firms have become a novelty. So the battle for healthcare property outfit Assura is something of an exception.
Motorists are 'running out of diesel options' as manufacturers continue to delete them from their ranges. But average used values are rising - and some are up almost 10%.
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It's just like sugar, it is okay in moderation. But experts say it can become addictive and dangerous because people can get a thrill.
National Express's parent company said its turnover increased by 9 per cent in the quarter ending March, with revenue expanding by 13 per cent in both North America and its Spanish subsidiary ALSA.
The fund, run by Alex Ralph and David Roberts, launched in January last year and returns of just under 7 per cent have been respectable.
Alzheimer's disease costs the global economy $1.3trillion a year. That is the estimate from the Alzheimer's Society.
A well-placed White House source says Mr Trump could request the UK ban Chinese cars as part of the new trade deal, preventing the influx of cheap Chinese cars.
The Dutch investment firm, which owns Brazil's biggest online takeaway company, iFood, provisionally agreed to acquire Amsterdam-based Just Eat in late February.
Drinks giant Diageo has outlined plans to slash costs after warning investors that US trade tariffs could cost the group around $150million (£113million) per year.
Consumer trust in the pensions industry is on the wane, says pensions administrator Trafalgar House. No surprises there, I say. Indeed, I'm amazed trust could fall any lower.
Councils now commonly use emissions-based pricing for residents parking permits - some with surcharges for diesels.
Donald Trump's movie adviser, veteran Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, thinks tax breaks for Hollywood rather than a blunt levy on foreigners is the answer.
The drop in the pace of house price growth followed a busier-than-usual March as buyers raced to beat the stamp duty deadline.
The company, which makes Guinness, Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon's gin, pulled its earning guidance in February amid economic uncertainty.
Artwork Holdings used the name 'Yield Gallery' and advertised works by Banksy, Andy Warhol and Tracey Emin.
Interest rates are heading downwards - to the glee of borrowers, but to the chagrin of the millions who need an income from their savings.
Analysts said that the PHP bid was the more attractive option for Assura shareholders. The tussle has seen both parties up their offers several times.
The sellers left white goods, a sofa and a shed full of rubbish behind - and disposing of it will be annoying and expensive.
They join Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and the Co-op in saying they will not compromise on their commitment to British farmers.
A tame Republican-controlled Congress and defanged US Justice Department mean that so far, many of Trump's activities have passed by unchecked.
Having revealed seven days ago half of my 'top 20' investment funds, it is time to divulge the remaining ten.
Young people are missing out on more than £1.3billion that is sitting in lost or forgotten accounts set up in their names, new figures reveal.
Pirc said the ratio of Sawan's pay to an average employee was 63 to 1.
Fund 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.
The EU has grown more slowly than other markets and it is very hard to see anything that will change that.
Talks 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.
The 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.
It has emerged that Rachel Reeves could order schemes to invest their money in domestic deals if they did not 'voluntarily' bend to her will.
Olga 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.
The average Londoner gets 23.6 sq m of garden space per £100,000 they spend on a house - but some areas offer much better value.
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.
Men who increased their savings this year added an extra £1,500, while women saved an additional £750 on average.
So 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.
Swiss 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.
The shake-up follows Novo Nordisk's leading position in the fat jab market coming under threat.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Government need to get real about the actual drivers of British prosperity.
Figures 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.
Renault'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.
Stop buying takeaway coffees and you might actually be able to save money, has been a comment thrown about regularly in the past decade.
Almost a quarter, 23%, of these scam attempts were successful, and consumers lost £2.7m as a result.
H&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.
Renault 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.
The new mortgage means someone earning £40,000 a year could potentially buy a home worth £179,600 - even without any savings.
When the proposed merger was announced in January, American Axle said it would seek to cancel the trading of Dowlais' shares in London.
Fraud accounted for almost half of the overpayments, reaching its own record of £270m, increasing from £210m the previous year, the data showed.
Shares 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.
M&S has been reeling ever since it was hacked over Easter - leaving grocery shelves empty and forcing it to stop taking clothes orders online.
Britain's car, steel and aluminium industries continue to face additional 25% levies despite the agreement sealed by Trump and Keir Starmer.
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.
Character Group slashed its interim dividend on Friday as it warned investors uncertainty over US tariffs has impacted sales in 'all key territories'.
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.
53% 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.
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.
The 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.
Greencore 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.
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%.
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