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‘It’s hard to take in’: Tears as traders are cleared of rate-rigging
The convictions of five men jailed for rigging interest rates have been overturned at the Court of Appeal after a 'wrong turn' led to unfair errors in their trials.
Kemi Badenoch wants to slash inheritance tax: What it means for you
Tens of thousands of families could escape inheritance tax under proposals announced by Kemi Badenoch. Here's how you could be affected.
Porsche prioritising top-end cars as it braces for a decline in sales
The German sportscar maker has already seen deliveries slump by almost 10% since 2022, as plunging demand in China and tariff woes in the US hit two of the brand's most important markets.
‘Winter is coming’: IMF chief sounds alarm over world economy
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned 'winter is coming' for the global economy - as bond market turmoil sent UK borrowing costs to a fresh 28-year high.
Boots bought by Canada’s billionaire Weston family for £6.7bn
Boots confirmed it will be bought by Canada's billionaire Weston family from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family for £6.7billion.
We tracked 20 major Prime Day deals to see if you should buy or wait
We tracked prices on 20 major Prime Day deals over the past six months, to check if they are genuine discounts or have been sold at a cheaper price in the past.
Have you got a will? How to get one written for free this month
Having a will is a vital part of financial planning as it ensures your assets and possessions get passed to the people you want when you die.
Royal Mail to cut 2,500 jobs by the end of next year
Royal Mail is set to slash up to 2,500 jobs by the end of 2027.
HSBC set to announce ‘brutal’ jobs cull in wealth division in AI push
Hundreds of people are understood to be employed as wealth relationship managers at the bank across the UK.
Virgin Media O2 boss urges government to reconsider TalkTalk takeover
In a letter to culture secretary Lisa Nandy, Lutz Schüler said BT's takeover of TalkTalk raised 'fundamental questions' around competition, customers and investment.
Blair joins billionaire allies as adviser at Hollywood giant Skydance
Tony Blair has secured a job advising the billionaire Ellison family behind the newly created Hollywood giant Skydance.
Troubled South West Water owner taps investors for £550m
The owner of embattled South West Water is tapping investors for £550million, days after it was fined nearly £8million for repeated sewage spills.
House prices at a standstill as buyers fear more property tax hikes
Homeowners are holding off on major property decisions until after the October 28 Budget, according to experts.
Shell set for another bumper quarter as refining profits surge
A squeeze on global fuel supplies has driven oil giant Shell's refining margins to a record high.
Jaguar Type 01 revealed - and we’ve driven the £120k EV
Jaguar's controversial rebirth as an all-electric carmaker shifted into gear today as it finally revealed what it claims to be 'one of the most eagerly awaited cars in recent history'.
Three ways to defend against banking system disruption
Whether we like it or not, we're now completely reliant on the digital banking system to manage our money.
Strong cooking smells waft into our house from next door: DEAN DUNHAM
Our neighbour has a powerful extractor fan on their cooker. The outlet is close to our property the cooking smells spread into the house.
My business account has been frozen for 82 days: SALLY SORTS IT
Anna Money, which holds the business account for our property rental company, has left more than £700,000 of our money inaccessible for 82 days.
NS&I launches a 5.17% deal - and there’s better to come: SYLVIA MORRIS
You can now get between 4.99% and 5.17% on NS&I's Guaranteed Growth Bonds depending on how long you are willing to tie up your money.
How to stop the bond market wreaking havoc on YOUR money
Families already battling climbing home loan costs, rising grocery prices and soaring energy bills face yet more pain in the coming weeks.
French bonds crisis sends shockwaves through Brussels: ALEX BRUMMER
If Andy Burnham were to turn his eyes to the Continent, he would see that the eurozone is bracing for the greatest challenge since the Greek emergency of 2009-10.
Energy giant warns of threat to North Sea if Rosebank is blocked
A leading European energy company has threatened to scrap investment in the UK if two major projects in the North Sea are blocked.
Asos shares tumble after cyber hack: Will it hit firm’s recovery?
Asos enjoyed booming business during the Covid lockdowns, but has had a tough time in the years since. Today, customers were sent a message threatening a data leak.
Slash your retirement tax bill by tens of thousands with these hacks
Pensioners are being forced to hand over an ever greater chunk of their income to the taxman every year, which leaves them less to live on and enjoy.
‘He’s absolutely bang on’: Bosses back Clarkson over attack on Labour
Entrepreneurs have backed Jeremy Clarkson's warning over how hard it is to start a business in Andy Burnham's Britain.
The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks
Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.
Landlords to fork out £65 a year to register each property they own
Every landlord in England will need to register with their local council and list every property they let, under reforms included in Labour's Renters' Rights Act.
Paramount completes blockbuster £80bn takeover of Warner Bros
Paramount Skydance has completed its blockbuster £80billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - sparking fears of higher prices for viewers and job losses in Hollywood.
A pool house is not a second home, judge rules in latest win for HMRC
The owner of a country estate in Kent has lost a battle with the taxman, in which he claimed his pool house was a second property and therefore eligible for tax relief.
‘On thin ice’: Haldane tells PM to ‘take the knife’ to public spending
Britain is 'skating on thin ice' as it struggles to balance the books and must 'take the knife' to ballooning public spending, says Andy Haldane.
NS&I boosts rates on its fixed-rate savings accounts
NS&I has boosted the rates on its British Savings Bonds with the very highest now paying 5.17%.
How to save for a house deposit faster
The new Government scheme could allow first-time buyers to get on the ladder with a 2.5% deposit - but how much is that in practice and where should they stash their cash?
Best fixed energy deals: How to beat the new price cap
Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Britons dream of retiring at 62 but will have to work 5 years longer
It comes as the Prime Minister took the bold step to reveal plans to ditch the triple lock at the Labour Party conference last week.
Five investment trusts that can deliver growth and income
Growth and income can work together and provide the key to handsome long-term returns, you just need to know where to look.
I’m 27 and want to open my first Isa - where do I start?
In your twenties and considering opening your first Isa? We put the question to the experts.
UK blows past last year’s £1.5bn bill for switching off wind farms
The cost of paying Britain's wind farms to turn off has soared past £1.5 billion so far this year - according to new figures that will infuriate households squeezed by soaring energy bills.
Billionaires worth £120bn quit Britain in exodus of the super rich
Billionaires with £120billion to their names have fled high-tax Britain since Labour came to power and there could be worse to come, analysis revealed yesterday.
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: My NEW list of cheap British stocks tipped to soar
Interest rates may be heading higher and the Artificial Intelligence bubble is in danger of deflating any time now. But the UK stock market seems unconcerned.
Five-year mortgages break 6% barrier
Average five-year mortgage rates have topped 6% for the first time in three years, as lenders continue to hike prices on inflation concerns.
Bond vigilantes are punishing the UK but doing savers a favour
Gilt yields shot up last Thursday, with 30-year debt pushing above 6 per cent, the highest since 1998 and the 10-year rising above 5.5 per cent, a level last seen in 2007.
Lidl snaps up more customers as sales hit £13bn
The British arm of the German discount giant has been opening new shops as it seeks to grow an even greater slice of the market. It has been using price cuts and loyalty offers to win share.
Tough love isn’t enough to get Britain’s NEETs working
Kemi Badenoch stole a phrase from Labour grandee Alan Milburn when she said 'tough love' is needed to tackle the crisis of nearly a million NEETs.
My state pension will be reduced because I didn’t claim child benefit
I did not claim child benefit initially for my three children when I returned to the UK, believing it to be means tested. Can I do anything about it now?
Oaknorth launches its first junior Isa offering 3.5%
The digital challenger bank has launched its first account dedicated to saving for children. We take a look at the account and explore another option for building a nest egg.
Jaguar to unveil new £120k EV which will ‘scare you on the motorway’
The Type 01, first announced in May, will boast 23-inch wheels, 1,000 horsepower and 360 new patents.
Olly’s founder: I ditched medical school to sell olives
Olly Hiscocks started marinating his own olives in 2016, a few months before he hoped to start a postgraduate medical degree.
Are leaseholders being scammed by the darks arts of block management?
According to industry insiders, leaseholders could be paying hundreds more on their service charges as a result of the hidden financial arrangements.
How to invest for free... but watch out for these hidden costs
Keeping costs as low as possible is key to investing. Overpaying by even a fraction of a percentage point can erode the value of your nest egg by thousands over time.
Matt Tebbutt: I bought a £6k coffee machine - I can’t part with it
Matt is a chef and television food presenter best known for fronting BBC weekend staple Saturday Kitchen for the past decade.
Could the state really seize your home? Read our definitive guide
Angela Rayner has given councils the power to seize properties if they’ve been empty for just six months. It marks the latest twist in Labour’s crackdown on landlords and second home owners.
A surge in household bills is weeks away. Here’s what I’m doing
Although Labour delegates left Liverpool last week in a mood of euphoria, their joy wasn't shared by those outside the conference bubble.
Our mortgage is set to rise by £671 a month - what should we do?
Although we have paid off a large chunk of the total amount over the last five years, our monthly costs look set to rise from £1,784 a month to £2,455 a month next year.
Why Britain is enjoying a seaside business boom
Britain's seaside towns are enjoying an unexpected business boom, with a new generation of entrepreneurs setting up shop on the coast to cash in on growing demand.
Peugeot e-208 GTi driven: French brand’s first electric hot hatch
At a touch under £34,000 on the road, the e-208 GTi rivals Alpine's A290 - the sportier version of the Renault 5 - which has a similar 230-mile range. Can Peugeot's first proper electric hot hatch deliver?
We’re concerned our neighbour’s broken wall will push over our fence
We had to install new fencing because the wall pushed the panels out of alignment - but the neighbour won't address the problem.
Hargreaves Lansdown offers up to £40,000 cashback: How can you get it?
This is the largest cashback offer from any investment platform, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. Here's what you need to do to get the full £40,000.
Is axing pension triple lock the right move? This is Money Podcast
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed bold plans to ditch the pension guarantee from 2030 and replace it with a 'double lock'. How will it affect our retirements?
Barclays will pay £300 to switch...and £600 for Premier accounts
It's been a strong year for those willing to switch banks to pick up a bribe, and Barclays is paying the top amount currently available. Here's how you can get it.
Wetherspoons urges Budget ‘common sense’ as profits tumble
Sir Tim Martin warned that Labour's actions, notably in the last two budgets, were 'leading to job losses, closures and high street dereliction'.
Triple lock bombshell a wake-up call for workers, says LEE BOYCE
If you weren't taking your private pension and own retirement planning seriously before, this should be a huge wake-up call.
Buyers in England must now shell out £17.5k to move home
The cost of moving in England is now 75% higher than it was a decade ago, even after adjusting for inflation.
The most unreliable cars in the UK revealed
The What Car? survey provides insight into 225 models from 30 brands across 16 fault categories. Here's which models drivers said are reliable.
Most in demand self-employed trades revealed
There has been a surge in adverts for fitness instructors compared to this time last year - led by an astonishing rise in the number of businesses offering reformer pilates.
I paid Standard Life £82k but it didn’t set up my annuity
I have been told by multiple Standard Life teams that there is no record of me or of the annuity application, despite having parted with my £80,000.
We gifted our house to our daughters but should I take ownership back?
My husband and I transferred ownership of our house to our daughters in 2012. My husband died but I still live in the house.
I was told to switch to vaping and now I’m being taxed for it
Spare a thought for me - and the 5.5m other vapers in Britain - who will be paying even more for our bad habits.
How will the triple lock change from 2030?
We examine what the state pension is, how it currently works and increases, what is changing and why and how the changes will affect people's finances.
Scrap cash Isas to fund £1,000 grant for every child, Chancellor told
Investment platform IG says the money the government spends providing the Isa tax break would be better spent on an investment grant for children.
How to protect YOUR finances from the end of the triple lock
The death of the triple lock will be a bitter blow for many of the country's 13 million pensioners who depend upon the state pension.
Brenda’s water bill quadrupled - even after she recycled shower water
When Brenda Bird opened her water bill in January she knew there must be a mistake. Her six-month charge was more than four times the £100 she usually paid.
Younger generation will feel most pain from the end of the triple lock
The triple lock has been on chopping block for a while - now Andy Burnham has just raised the axe. From 2030 it will lose one of its limbs.
Get your High Street bank to pay you 8% on cash savings: SYLVIA MORRIS
Savings rates are up across the board this month (hurrah!) so it's a good time to make sure you're not missing out.
Fresh wave of mortgage rate hikes send lowest five-year fixes above 5%
Households are being hit with a fresh wave of mortgage rate hikes this week as lenders anticipate higher inflation and interest rates.
Councils could seize empty buy-to-lets: What is an EDMO?
The announcement has alarmed some landlords, who worry they could face their property being taken out of their hands. We explain what they need to know.
The jobs at risk of AI... and how you can future-proof your career
In a devastating end to a 25-year writing career, I've officially been replaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Company after company has told me my services are no longer required.
Why is diesel so expensive and could it hit £3 a litre in near future?
Diesel has reached a historic high, with it currently sitting just shy of £2 a litre. Why is diesel more expensive and how high could prices climb?
Vape tax comes into force this week: Here’s how much costs will rise
One online vape shop owner told This is Money: 'It's a sin tax on the thing that gets people off the actual sin.'
Average homeowner’s mortgage rate has doubled in five years
Most major lenders have increased their mortgage rates in recent weeks on the back of inflation concerns due to the war in Iran and fresh increases in energy prices.
Could my partner dispute a will that leaves my home to my family?
I own my own property but a friend developed cancer and I allowed him to move in. He has lived with me for 15 years and we are in a partnership - does he have a claim on my home?
What are savings platforms and should you use one?
Savings platforms can boost your return on savings. Discover how they work, the best options available, and whether you should use one.
High-mileage EVs are more durable than petrol cars, MOT study claims
High-mileage electric cars are less likely to fail an MOT than petrol cars of the same age and mileage.
Cash Isa battle sees top rate pushed to 5.01%
A week-long rates battle raging among easy-access cash Isa providers has culminated in the top deals climbing back to 5 per cent.
Ditch the anti-rich propaganda, says RUTH SUNDERLAND
Labour's war on the wealthy is driving tycoons to leave the country, including hedge fund manager Chris Rokos, one of the UK's biggest taxpayers.
I am owed higher rate pension tax relief so why won’t HMRC pay me?
I've tried claiming higher rate pension tax relief but . I've monitored the process via the HMRC app and my claim went from 'received' to 'in progress' to 'done' but with no payment.
The NINE common money mistakes couples make that could cost thousands
Ask anyone in a relationship for common mistakes that they and their partner make and they'll probably say it's to do with poor communication or perhaps not prioritising each other.
New Cluedo 50p: Will this coin be worth a fortune?
The Royal Mint is marking 100 years since Cluedo's first fictional murder in 1926, and the new 50p brings together six of the game's best-known suspects
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: The moment I realised I needed a will NOW
I am so elated after finally ticking off a longstanding item from my 'to do' list that I feel as if I could do a backflip.
Burnham will put care funding reforms to the public at next election
The Prime Minister said nothing was off the table to pay for care reforms, and he is prepared to risk his political future to deliver them.
How to pass on wealth AND keep control of it
If you're trying to reduce a potential inheritance tax bill, the most common solutions typically involve spending the money yourself or gifting it during your lifetime so that it is not taxed on your death.
Second careers for over-50s where you can earn up to £96,000 a year
By your 50s you're likely to have had the same career for years or even decades. But if you're sick of it, you don't need to coast along miserably until retirement.
When Laffer says UK is taxing itself to death we should pay attention
The new Chancellor doesn't understand what is happening and the PM isn't interested.
Government revamps Help to Buy with a new plan for first-time buyers
First-time buyers could get the keys to their home with just a 2.5 per cent deposit saved under a new scheme called Your First Home.
Jack Russell: I sold a painting to a Monty Python legend for thousands
Jack Russell spent 23 years as a batsman and wicketkeeper for Gloucestershire, alongside earning almost 100 caps for England.
Bag up to £3,000 cashback when opening a pension: Is it worth it?
A trio of investing platforms are offering cashback for new customers who open a pension. There's huge amounts on offer, but what should you watch out for?
Cutting cash Isa limit will do little to improve the economy
In its assessment, HMRC said the cash Isa limit curb was 'not expected to have a significant macroeconomic impact'.
Could the personal allowance rise to £15,570 in the Budget?
The Government is said to be considering upping the income threshold at which earners start paying tax from £12,570 to £15,570.
Bentley’s first EV revealed: The Torcal is a mighty £173k SUV
The covers are off Bentley's first electric car - 'one of the most significant new' cars in the British brand's history.
We’re want our flat’s freehold from the council: Is £11,026 a rip off?
My partner and I are in the process of buying the freehold of our top floor flat off our local council and wondered if the £11,026 figure they have quoted us is fair?
How to protect yourself against the Budget: Jeff Prestridge
Tick tock, tick tock, the clock is counting down. In just over a month we will brace ourselves for yet another assault on our wealth and financial independence.
L&G to axe 1,000 jobs amid deepening UK jobs gloom
Insurance giant Legal and General is to axe a tenth of its workforce as Britain's jobs gloom deepens.
Over 35% of young car crash victims were unbelted
More than one in three young people killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, worrying new analysis has found.
I’m a 24-year-old nurse and I got charged £100 for parking on duty
Due to the nature of my job I am often left with no choice but to park in residential car parks so I am near to my patients and near my car, where I keep medical equipment.
How to double your money in five months buying and selling
Gordon Kennedy buys antiques and collectable items, then sells them on at a higher price. He has a good eye, but anyone can follow his strategy.
Budget could bring a fresh tax on investments: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUSS
There is a hefty tax most of us haven't had to worry about until now - but growing numbers will be ensnared in its net and bills could go through the roof overnight.
We found cameras in our £1,500 Airbnb: SALLY SORTS IT
At the end of August, I stayed for three nights in a chateau in Versailles with my husband and three young children. We booked through Airbnb for £1,500.
AI won’t deliver jobs but will mean higher bills, top economists warn
Experts polled by the World Economic Forum overwhelmingly expect AI adoption to increase and a majority expect it will result in big productivity gains.
Lloyds launches new £200 switch bribe - and it pays out quickly
The Lloyds deal could be attractive if you're looking for some extra cash before the festive season. We look at how to get the bonus and what you should watch out for.
My neighbour has turned his home into a HMO: Your rights revealed
They come and go at all times of day, take up lots of parking spaces and have parties with loud music in the garden. Can I object to my neighbour using the property in this way?
Should you get in on the Bitcoin bounce?
Bitcoin soared to an all-time high of $126,000 (£94,000) in October last year before plummeting to $60,000 (£44,000) last month.
Homes hit by mansion tax to double if Labour cuts to £1.5M in Budget
The charge would fall disproportionately on parts of England, with almost 80 per cent of the properties affected in London and the South East.
Can we sell house without estranged sister-in-law’s permission?
When my partner's brother passed away, his wife would not engage and has cut off all contact since. What should we do about quarter share of house she presumably inherits now?
The mortgage reckoning as borrowers jump from 1% to 5% rates
Homeowners face a mortgage reckoning as they come to the end of their sub-2 per cent five-year fixed rates over the coming months, new analysis has shown.
Should you fix your energy bill until 2028? Eon Next has cut prices
Eon Next has cut the prices of two of its fixed energy tariffs. These both last two years, so should protect against future energy shocks - but is it worth fixing for so long?
What next for mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been heading higher in recent weeks as concerns grow over the future direction of inflation and interest rates.
Here is why buyers are ditching pricey SUVs for ‘stealth MPVs’
The uncool but practical multi-purpose vehicle is making a covert comeback in the form of 'stealth' people carriers as car buyers look for cheaper alternatives to SUVs.
Can we force a council to build a tall fence for our new-build house?
We purchased a new-build house in 2021. No noise assessment was carried out for the site and we want a four-metre fence built to shield us from road noise.
Buy-to-let investors have made bigger returns since 1996 than S&P 500
Buy-to-let investors who bought 30 years ago are likely to have outperformed those who invested in the stock market, analysis has revealed.
The militant WFH lobby live in a parallel universe: Ruth Sunderland
The latest work from home row involves Barclays, which only wants staff to come into the office at least three days a week - hardly an onerous request
The number of homes for sale is at a 12-year high, says Rightmove
The property market is teeming with homes for sale, but the number of buyer enquiries has fallen, new data from Rightmove shows.
My husband unexpectedly died aged 59 - am I entitled to any of it?
My late husband worked for the NHS and retired at 55 as he had officers’ mental health status. I received half of his works pension. But what about his state pension?
How you CAN still climb the property ladder by flipping run-down homes
A house filled with mould, asbestos and falling ceilings would be most homeowners' worst nightmare.
How you can earn thousands with a side hustle using popular apps
It's a grey Friday morning as Alison Goldsmith walks down the road. In one hand is her phone, the map open with directions, and in the other a large bucket filled with bin bags, gloves and garden tools.
Peter Cox: I naively believed the cheques would come in for ever
Peter Cox is best known as the lead singer of Go West. The pop duo scored a string of hits in the 1980s with songs such as We Close Our Eyes and Call Me.
Tips for all pension late bloomers - even if you think you’re too late
For decades, David Gate put off paying into a pension as it didn't seem urgent. Between career changes and saving for a mortgage, arranging retirement savings always fell down the list.
Will interest rates rise this year? This is Money Podcast
The team discuss interest rates and what you can do if you need to remortgage. Plus, investing in gilts, top savings deals and moving to Greece.
£1 Isa trick could save self-employed and first-time buyers £30,000
There is an investment you can make with just £1 today that could boost your savings by £12,000 in 15 years and save you more than £30,000 when you buy your home.
Leapmotor B03X is a Chinese EV you might want to steer clear
Leapmotor describes it as a 'passion magnet' that's 'fun to use'. If that's true, it should have no problem turning heads away from established rivals.
Is it time for investors to terminate their tech stocks?
Halloween is a month away. But investors are already running scared following this week's pronouncements from industry insiders on the danger that AI poses to mankind.
Retired decorator set to scoop £250,000 from Pokémon collection
'When we discovered that he had 42 such sets, our jaws hit the floor', a staffer from Ewbank's auction house in Surrey said.
Bingo under threat as Burnham plots fresh gambling tax raid
Bingo bosses have warned Andy Burnham that his planned tax raid on gambling will lead to the closure of much-loved venues and the loss of thousands of jobs.
NatWest wrongly told me to cash in Isa to transfer it? SALLY SORTS IT
In August, I contacted NatWest regarding my two-year fixed rate cash Isa that will mature in November 2027, as I was considering transferring it.
Inflation is eating your savings and your bank isn’t helping
Inflation is climbing again and that means the value of your wealth risks being depleted but the good news is that savings rates have also been on the rise.
Best savings rates alerts: Get top deals sent to your inbox
When This is Money hears about a new best buy savings account that's a really good deal you can be among the first to know.
Five-year fixed rate mortgages hit the highest levels seen since 2023
The average five-year fixed rate mortgage has hit its highest level since 2023, the latest data from Moneyfacts shows.
What the Bank of England hold means for your mortgage and savings?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75 per cent for the sixth meeting in a row, meaning the base rate has stayed the same since December 2025.
Flats in London are now £71,000 cheaper than they were four years ago
The London flat market continues to suffer with inner city apartments now £71,000 cheaper than they were four years ago, official data shows.
Will I lose my husband’s extra IHT allowance if my estate tops £2M?
Is it only my residence nil rate band that is tapered away, while my husband's remains intact from his death?
Nissan Kicks to be built at UK plant and secure thousands of jobs
The Nissan Kicks hybrid is a new model for Europe that brings £170million of investment to the Japanese carmaker's British production home in the North East.
Husband, 94, forced to pay £8k a month for his wife’s Alzheimer’s care
Terry Mahoney, 94, from St Albans, must pay £8,000 each month for his wife Barbara's nursing home. Their daughter Tracey Hart told This is Money of the toll it's taking on the family.