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Paddy Power owner Flutter axes 1,400 jobs blaming Labour's gambling tax hikes

Today

The gambling giant - which owns Sky Bet and Betfair - will cut around 15 per cent of its workforce in the division, adding to a growing number of jobs lost since last year's Budget.

Jaecoo sibling launches a cut-price Chinese 4x4 - will it be a Land Rover Defender rival?

Today

Chery Group -is bringing its iCaur marque to our shores as a standalone brand, led by its flagship V27 model.

The rise of the 65s with no pension: I'm one of millions of women in middle and older age who haven't saved anything towards retirement. But help IS at hand - here's what to do

Today

Over the years Sandra Garlick has had good jobs and even her own business. But a series of life events and decisions mean she has not managed to save anything towards retirement.

'Gatwick Gusher' oil site eyes relaunch next year as boss warns Britain must control its own energy supply or face supply shock

Today

Oil and gas production at the Horse Hill site in Gatwick could start early next year after British-based firm Energy B signed a number of deals to take full control of the site.

Meet the
Flying Banker! One woman defies gales to serve remote customers on northerly islands

Today

Few bank workers' days begin with the whirr of propellers - but a short flight on a ten-seater plane is part of an average morning for Britain's only dedicated Flying Banker.

How long would it take you to become an Isa millionaire?

Today

Becoming an Isa millionaire may be a pipe dream for many investors, but it's not an impossibility. Just think about the financial empowerment it would give you.

The true cost of the mortgage spike: Why those buying a home face paying far more than five years ago

Today

Those wanting to move home need to stump up more for a bigger deposit, take out a larger mortgage and pay much more each month for doing so, our analysis shows.

People are more likely to turn to family for help with big financial decisions than a professional

Today

More than a quarter of people say they would feel comfortable investing between £10,000 and £50,000 without speaking to a financial adviser.

Greene King chief pleads for relief from 'punishing' costs as pub chain employs fewer teens after hikes

Today

Writing exclusively for The Mail's sister publication This is Money, Greene King's Fearn said that a 'cocktail of costs' means 'the industry is reaching breaking point.'

What you were asking Steve Webb about pensions a decade ago… and what is worrying savers now

Yesterday

Steve says: 'I think what's striking is there are some recurrent themes - people still don't understand the state pension and contracting out - but also some newer topics.

Stock markets and bonds sell off across Europe as investors alarmed by spiralling unrest in France

Yesterday

Stock markets and government bonds have sold off across Europe after France was gripped by rioting and looting over the weekend.

Barclays in the line of fire: Budget tax hikes will put UK banks at risk of foreign takeover, warns ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

John Healey has reportedly put up 'military-style' defences against Budget leaks. After the fiasco of last autumn a better model was needed.

Barclays 'probed by BoE' over claims traders understated exposure to risky private credit loans

Yesterday

The investigation centres on how Barclays classified contracts known as total return swaps, which can be used to finance private credit loans.

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level in more than three years

Yesterday

Cost of living pressures combined with fears of interest rate hikes sent the consumer sentiment index compiled by S&P Global to 41.3 in October from 42.7 in September.

Train late again? Frustrated commuter sets up app to make it easier to claim Delay Repay compensation

Yesterday

Commuter Chris Hull has been pushed so far by morning delays he's built an app to help others get money back from the Delay Repay scheme.

Elon Musk's £8bn pledge to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in America

Yesterday

Elon Musk has pledged to give one SpaceX share to 'every kid in America' next year in a move that would cost him around £8billion.

How you can claim a stake in the hottest companies BEFORE they strike it big

Yesterday

It's an extraordinary time to be an investor. But not everyone has an equal chance to get in on the action.

Student bank account security: Staying safe in 2026

Yesterday

It's important that everybody at university takes student bank account security seriously. Here's how to choose the right account and protect against fraud and scams.

Mulberry turnaround bearing fruit as new bags help sales surge by 18%

Yesterday

The group said that its new products did well, including summery raffia and crochet bags and a new leather Stevie bag which costs £1,295. They helped sales rise 10 per cent in the UK.

Can I pay more into my pension to reduce my student loan repayments? Steve Webb replies

Yesterday

A This is Money reader wants to know if paying more into a pension might reduce the amount they have to pay now in student loan repayments.