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Next has gained from the 'Netflix effect' - will it deliver bumper profits again?

Today

Lord Wolfson has grown the company into Britain's biggest High Street clothing retailer, overtaking Marks & Spencer more than a decade ago.

Oil surges to $108, threatening fresh inflation shock - will Bank of England now hike rates this year?

Today

Fresh attacks in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher this morning, raising the prospect of rate hikes as central bank rate setters prepare to meet this week.

Bank of England boss urged to pause bond sales costing UK taxpayers £100bn

Today

The Treasury has to cover these losses, adding to the Government's near-£3trillion debt burden and an extra headache for Chancellor John Healey.

I'm 34 and my pension could be worth millions by the time I retire - should I start saving less? STEVE WEBB replies

Today

I have had a pension since I was 18. I have always contributed as much as possible and projected for what is deemed a 'comfortable retirement' or retiring early.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Why John Lewis's troubles should worry Middle Britain

Today

The John Lewis department store chain is a barometer for middle-aged, middle-class Britain.

Bitcoin is a 'one trick pony' whose best days are gone - but its collapse could stoke carnage, warns top investor

Today

Bitcoin is a 'one trick pony' but could stoke market carnage if it suffers a spectacular collapse, a top City investor has warned.

British heritage to strut its stuff on the catwalk at London Fashion Week

Today

Iconic British brands will be showcasing their designs at London Fashion Week from Thursday against a difficult background for the luxury good sector and challenges in the high street.

Labour urged to scrap stamp duty on share trading to turn UK 'from nation of savers into nation of investors'

Today

John Healey has been urged to slash the cost of investing in UK companies to 'to drive growth and support wealth creation'.

Do you know where all your pensions are held? Many people have lost track - here's how to find old pots

Yesterday

Two out of five people know the whereabouts of all their private and workplace pensions, while the rest are hazy on the details or aren't saving for retirement.

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: The little-known trick to slash your income tax bill by 20 PER CENT

Yesterday

For income-seekers, venture capital trusts can provide a rich seam of tax-free dividends to complement income from other sources such as pensions and Isas.

A bond rout could blow a huge hole in the UK's finances and repeat 1976's IMF bailout, warns HAMISH MCRAE

Yesterday

Government bond yields are only back to normality - and they may go much higher. That's bad news when the UK spends £110bn on debt interest a year.

Time to start dusting off those boxes in the loft! This week's Pokémon card release could send prices soaring. Here's how to tell if YOUR old collection could now be worth thousands!

Yesterday

Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. New collectable cards are being released next week, creating a fresh buzz that experts say could boost card values to new heights...

Riverford founder: How I went from 50p bags of carrots to building a £117M a year organic veg box business

Yesterday

We speak to Guy Singh-Watson, who tells us how he started and grew his organic veg box company Riverford, in our new How We Built It series.

How grieving families paid £315m in tax on gifts in just one year

Yesterday

Grieving families were forced to pay a record £315 million tax in a single year on gifts that their loved ones made to them towards the end of their lives.

Why you're missing out on your best retirement: Experts reveal how to loosen the purse strings without running out of money

Yesterday

You've saved hard for decades, funnelled away every spare pound, and now it's finally time to put your feet up for a well-earned retirement...

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Expect great news on the state pension this week - here's the key detail you must look out for

Yesterday

There should be good news this week about the state pension which will delight those in receipt of it, especially pensioners struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis.

Get Andy Burnham to pay YOU 5.9% on your savings for years: Here's exactly how to cash in on the bond market mayhem - even if you're a beginner

Yesterday

The Government owes a lot of people a lot of money - nearly £3trillion and rising at pace. This financial year alone, Chancellor John Healey is expected to borrow around £115 billion...

Can my boss stop me setting up my own business in my spare time?

Yesterday

I want to start my own business in my own time, while still doing my full-time job. It won't directly compete with my firm's line of work. Do I need to tell my boss and could they stop me?

Backlash grows against Labour's 'incoherent' reporting reforms

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Labour's plans to water down reporting rules for shareholder-owned firms have been condemned as 'incoherent' and showing 'a lack of joined-up thinking', it was claimed last night.

Iceland boss and ex-Labour cost of living czar tells Chancellor: Please stop squeezing business dry!

Yesterday

Once a Conservative supporter, Walker switched allegiance to Labour in 2024.

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