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Borrowing costs soar as Starmer's future hangs in the balance - MARKETS LIVE

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The FTSE 100 has plunged into the red as hopes of a Middle East peace deal were dashed again, while bond markets are set for another volatile day.

Two smaller banks launch best buy fixed-rate savings deals while Revolut reveals new monthly prize draw

Today

GB Bank and Oxbury Bank have rocketed to top of the best buy savings tables with fixed-rates deals.

Chip boosts interest rate on its easy-access smart cash Isa - but there's a catch

Today

The savings and investing provider Chip has launched a boosted rate on its smart cash Isa. How does it compare with similar options from Plum and Trading 212?

Vodafone hails 'new chapter' even as Germany drags on growth

Today

Vodafone has hailed a 'new chapter' after pivoting to focus on its key markets, even as its German business dragged on growth.

How to invest a £10,000 lump sum: Where you could earn returns of 75% in just five years

Today

If you have a lump sum you won't need to touch for some years, investing it is likely to produce better returns than leaving it in a savings account.

I'm a stock-picker and here are my five rules for successful investing

Today

If you want to invest in shares, the immense choice can be bewildering. Our Midas stock-picking expert Joanne Hart explains how to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Six UK stocks you could make serious money on and one has doubled since I first tipped it: MIDAS share tips

Today

To households across the country, Britain seems to be in a mess. Our Government is farcical, our finances are dismal and the cost of living remains stubbornly high.

Eon to buy Ovo and create Britain's largest energy supplier with founder in line for £300M payday

Today

German energy giant Eon has confirmed it will buy challenger Ovo in a deal that will create Britain's largest energy supplier.

We face huge capital gains tax bill because an investment fund is closing and we must sell our £60,000 holding - what can we do?

Today

We now have to withdraw our shares when the value is reduced, and will be liable for a fairly substantial CGT bill, through no fault of our own.

Feeble reset for UK dynamism: Labour must listen to what business leaders have to say, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

The UK economy is far from being the moribund entity of Keir Starmer and Labour's rhetoric. There are so many sectors, where it punches well above its weight.

The south London borough named the FRIENDLIEST place to live in Britain

Today

London even topped the rankings as the region that was friendliest overall, beating the North West in second place.

'We're in a terrible situation' warns Bank official as global energy shock sparks fears of stagflation

Today

Megan Greene, pictured, highlighted the tough choice facing the central bank as it ponders whether to increase interest rates to combat rising inflation.

The under-the-radar commuter towns perfect for a slower pace of life: Low property prices, good schools and great transport links, our expert reveals the locations you can't ignore

Today

There are countless unsung locations which offer the same advantages as well-known commuter towns - from reliable rail links and decent schools, to green spaces and a slower, rhythm of life.

Fuel price apps drawing data from new Government scheme are costing drivers up to 8p a litre at the pumps

Yesterday

The scheme, which launched on 2 February, legally requires every filling station to share changes to its petrol and diesel prices within half an hour of making them.

Sony Music buys the rights to 45,000 hit songs from Blackstone in £3bn mega deal

Yesterday

The US giant has agreed to buy the rights to hits including Rihanna's 'Umbrella' and 'Single Ladies' by Beyonce (pictured) from Recognition Music.

Catering giant Compass profits from allergy risks as more businesses opt to outsource food services

Yesterday

The company, which is the world's biggest catering group with around 590,000 staff, generated revenues of £18.4bn for the six months to the end of March.

Shoe Zone blames Rachel Reeves and the Iran war for its widening losses

Yesterday

Shoe Zone, which has 259 stores, posted first-half losses of £5.3million for the six months to March 28 - more than double its losses in the same period last year.

Why investing experts say it's time for 'stocks-maxxing' these US shares

Yesterday

Sell in May and go away' used to be a stock market adage but now some analysts say that risks missing a summer of gains.

UK borrowing costs rise as speculation over Labour leadership mounts - MARKETS LIVE

Yesterday

All eyes are on the bond market today as the fallout from the local elections over the weekend increases the likelihood of a Labour leadership challenge.

INTERVIEW: FCA boss Nikhil Rathi says this is NOT a repeat of 2008!

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Britain's top financial enforcer knows a financial meltdown when he sees one. But Rathi doesn't think investors and the country are in for a similar tsunami this time.

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