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Profits are calling! It's not flashy, but telecoms is on the rise - and while other services sink, here's how to pick up some cash

Today

Suddenly, the usually low-profile telecoms sector is in the spotlight. In the wake of a major deal this week, it's being called the new 'billionaires' playground'.

Stop talking tax and get reforming, says MAGGIE PAGANO

Today

Raising taxes is a lazy way out of our fiscal problems, and will do nothing to solve deep-seated structural issues, be it fixing poor infrastructure or helping those on benefits back to work.

Cheapest and priciest locations for first-time buyers - compare 328 areas with our interactive map

Today

The cheapest and most expensive locations for first-time buyers to buy a home in England and Wales have been revealed.

United Utilities suffers one of the biggest shareholder revolts of the year

Today

Almost a quarter of investors voted against the water firm's boardroom pay policy at yesterday's annual general meeting.

Apple crowned as world's largest firm after knocking Nvidia off the top spot

Today

While an index of major semiconductor companies was in free-fall, shares in iPhone-maker Apple edged up to a record high of $337 in early trading in New York.

Mortgage rates rise in setback for Andy Burnham

Today

Analysis from financial comparison site Moneyfacts showed 13 major lenders have put up borrowing costs as renewed fighting in the Middle East stokes inflation fears.

Moneysupermarket launches 'low-cost' investment platform offering access to Vanguard funds

Today

The price comparison website is launching its own investing platform aimed at beginners. But how does it compare with the large range of options already available?

Fiat Topolino is a tiny £9,000 EV with a 28mph top speed and range of only 46 miles - but it's also utterly adorable

Today

It's not very often that a new car goes on sale in Britain that's smaller than the Mini. No, not the bloated BMW remake in showrooms today - the Alec Issigonis original of 1959.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

Yesterday

We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

Why a £1.16m payout for Thames Water's CEO spells disaster for Britain's future: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Thames Water this week revealed it paid more than £4million in bonuses to its top officers. This would barely seem fair if Thames Water was doing its job properly. But it is not.

I blew £120,000 on risky trading bets: This is how I kept it secret from my family

Yesterday

When Grant Davies went for lunch with a couple of his high-flying friends in 2009, he thought he was going to enjoy a leisurely few hours catching up.

My supplier wants to install a water meter but I think it will cost me more: Can I refuse?

Yesterday

We're a family of five in a three-bed house and given we water the garden, run baths for the kids and dog and wash our two cars I think we will pay more with a meter.

My neighbour is using his hosepipe during the ban but claims he is 'exempt' and I'm not - is that true?

Yesterday

We're in a hosepipe ban area but my neighbour is constantly using his hose to fill up his children's paddling pool.

Shabana Mahmood tipped to be Burnham's Chancellor - what could her plans be for the economy and taxes?

Yesterday

Mahmood has almost no economic experience, other than a brief stint in the shadow Treasury team under Ed Miliband's leadership.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Britain's bargain basement and the overseas buyers who can't believe their luck

Yesterday

A flurry of takeover activity was seen this week, with two of the three deals led by bargain hunters targeting the lower reaches of the stock market.

Aston Martin Dreadnought is a military-grade SUV - but only for a computer game

Yesterday

The Dreadnought has masses of ground clearance, enormous knobby tyres, brighter LEDs than Piccadilly Circus, a cloak of body armour and a potent V12 engine at its heart.

Aldi is hiring hundreds of new staff members... and they don't need any experience

Yesterday

These roles are part of Aldi's £370million expansion drive as it aims to open 40 new stores this year.

The hack that could save you £3,700 on weight-loss jabs. Step by step, how to get the lowest price

Yesterday

Weight-loss jabs have been hailed as a miracle drug. But while you're watching the numbers fall on the scales, you may not notice those in your bank account plummeting too.

Geely EX2 arrives in Britain... but China's best-selling car costs three times as much here

Yesterday

Geely's electric EX2 was China's most popular new model in 2025 with almost half a million sold. But that's partly because it costs just £7,000 there.

Why will it take half a year to register our property purchase on the Land Registry and should we be concerned?

Yesterday

I completed on a house on 31 March 2026. I recently chased up the solicitor to ensure I had the Land Registry documents.

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